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AIBU?

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To feel like boyfriend doesn't respect me?

63 replies

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:37

So am I over reacting here or does my boyfriend need to be a bit more respectful? I feel like he has no respect for me, whenever I ask him to do something he doesn't do it most of the time and when I mention he hasn't done it he just tells me I'm moaning. This morning our daughter poo'd on the bed and it leaked through her nappy and some went on the bed. I stripped the sheet and put the duvet back on the bed folded with the dirty bit folded up and gave it a quick wipe (I had to get ready for work) so left it like that to sort later and just told him not to put our daughter or anything on the duvet until I had a chance to clean it, so what did he do but put her clothes and milk cup on top of the duvet so I mentioned I told him not to and then he went and put his phone right on top of where she had poo'd so again I told him he'd put his phone right on top of it. He stated aggressively pointing down saying 'oh it's right there is it' in a really aggressive voice and I said there was no need to be nasty and he said all I've done this morning is moan so I said it's because you didn't listen to me, the one thing I said was not to put anything on the bit that's unclean.

The other Sunday I had to go out and I phoned him because I was taking longer than I thought and told him to just put the washing on dry that was already in the machine, I get home and he hadn't done it. Our daughter was upstairs napping and he was on the PS4 and said 'sorry I forgot' basically he couldn't be bothered to pause and walk a couple of feet put it on dry.

My car is always dirty because he leaves rubbish in it when he uses it (I leave my own but also have a bin bag in the footwell to put it in) but I can't take it to get cleaned because he says if he take it to a car wash he won't clean it himself again or fix any 'scratches' they cause so I have to wait until he has time to clean my car which isn't often. I could do it myself but with a one year old I really don't find the time..

It's only since September he's actually got a proper job and started making money.. he decided to open his own business (which caused a lot of issues as it wasn't actually his business) and he didn't make money for at least eight months which meant my mum was paying our bills whilst I was on maternity.. he finally gave it up and got a job when I'd had enough and went to his dad after he wouldn't listen to me so his dad told him if he doesn't sort out his shit, he will back me up if I leave him and tell him to get out..

He blames me for being late but has no sense of time and is known by his friends for being the late one long before we got together..

He makes up stories in his head of things that I've told him when I haven't like for example, we turned out airing cupboard into a clothes cupboard and instead of fixing the holes in the wall and painting it, he wanted to put ply wall up and plaster over it and when he got annoyed at doing it he said 'you are the one that wanted this done' I never even suggested it, I wouldn't know to ply a wall and plaster over it as I've never done DIY in my life?!

Another one was my mum had our daughter on the Sunday night of Easter bank holiday and he was under the impression that I was taking her to my mum on Sunday morning but I'd never said but he wouldn't let it go that I told I was dropping her off Sunday morning.. these were never the plans with my mum..

Sometimes it's just a question like 'have you messaged so and so about the part for the shower head' and I get told 'I've just got in, does it look like I've done it'

AIBU? I just feel like he doesn't listen to me ever, with anything. I mean these are just a few odd things but I don't feel respected at all. I love him but I find myself more often getting less and less tolerant of these aggressive outbursts as soon as I open my mouth..

OP posts:
bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:41

I feel like I also need to add, I am in A LOT of debt because of his life choices when we moved in to our new home with a newborn at the time..

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Lampan · 09/02/2023 08:44

He sounds awful. What are his good points?

Eleganz · 09/02/2023 08:45

He is not just disrespecting you he is being a lazy and useless parent. How old is he?

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:47

Lampan · 09/02/2023 08:44

He sounds awful. What are his good points?

He does sometimes look after me well like massages some evenings and sometimes says 'I'll do dinner you go and have a bath' but these are not all that often it's only when he's in a good mood. I know that often he is tired due to working two jobs (making up for everything he put me through) but I still feel like it's not an excuse to snap and be nasty. He is also great with our daughter.

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kweeble · 09/02/2023 08:48

He sounds awful - do yourself a favour and leave him as soon as you can - plan now as he’s certainly not a keeper.

RatedAce · 09/02/2023 08:49

Nice. He doesnt like you - why do you love him? Stand up for yourself.

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:49

Eleganz · 09/02/2023 08:45

He is not just disrespecting you he is being a lazy and useless parent. How old is he?

She is one, and he is really good with her but does get stressed after about three hours and sits her on the sofa often when he has her and I'm always having to tell him to play with her toys with her :(

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jeaux90 · 09/02/2023 08:50

If he's a good dad but useless partner I'd be splitting and co-parenting. I couldn't be with someone like that.

Flowersintheattic57 · 09/02/2023 08:50

Not a keeper. Do you want your daughter to think this is what relationships look like. He should be your partner, pulling equally, not sitting about playing games waiting for you to sort out everything.

jeaux90 · 09/02/2023 08:50

I don't think he sounds like a great dad either TBH though

HappyintheHills · 09/02/2023 08:55

@bettybear21 I think @Eleganz was asking how old your BF is.
He sounds like a recalcitrant teenager.

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:56

HappyintheHills · 09/02/2023 08:55

@bettybear21 I think @Eleganz was asking how old your BF is.
He sounds like a recalcitrant teenager.

Oops I misread that, he is 34..

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RampantIvy · 09/02/2023 08:56

Why are you still with him?

HappyintheHills · 09/02/2023 08:59

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:56

Oops I misread that, he is 34..

And clearly not acting his age, nor as a responsible dad or respectful partner.

7Worfs · 09/02/2023 08:59

He needs to get over himself and rein in the moods and attitude; if not for the sake of your relationship then for your daughter’s benefit.

Sounds like he’s slowly getting his shit together (jobs), but his attitude is even more important - explain to him how crucial it is to have a nice family atmosphere and be good role models to your daughter.
If he’s not prepared to do that he isn’t as great a father as he thinks he is.

GoodChat · 09/02/2023 09:02

He's not a good boyfriend or a good dad OP.

Testina · 09/02/2023 09:07

He’s an arsehole, he’s not going to change, and you have chosen to personally get into debt for him.

I would say leave him now, but I think you need to box clever on the debt first. Stay together whilst you tell him you need a big push on debt clearance. If you’ve got a chance to get it into his name (like with a “good idea” on a 0% credit card) do that. Then leave.

Read back everything you’ve written and then ask yourself why you “love” him. You don’t. You love the idea of what you wanted with him.

Oh and: CONTRACEPTION!!! Do not put yourself at risk of an accidental pregnancy to make this worse.

itwasntmetho · 09/02/2023 09:10

If you’ve got a chance to get it into his name (like with a “good idea” on a 0% credit card) do that. Then leave.

Oh that's really good! Do that.

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 09:14

Testina · 09/02/2023 09:07

He’s an arsehole, he’s not going to change, and you have chosen to personally get into debt for him.

I would say leave him now, but I think you need to box clever on the debt first. Stay together whilst you tell him you need a big push on debt clearance. If you’ve got a chance to get it into his name (like with a “good idea” on a 0% credit card) do that. Then leave.

Read back everything you’ve written and then ask yourself why you “love” him. You don’t. You love the idea of what you wanted with him.

Oh and: CONTRACEPTION!!! Do not put yourself at risk of an accidental pregnancy to make this worse.

I didn't want to but unfortunately whilst I was on maternity leave and he wasn't making any money I had no choice but to use credit cards for food and fuel etc :( sometimes
I really do question if I love him, I mean I think I love him but I'm not in love with him anymore. We barely sleep together (which he moans about all the time) but I really just don't feel it with him.. I haven't had a sex drive for so long (sorry TMI) I will always love him, we have lots of history and have had many good times and bad times together but since having our daughter (who I adore and wouldn't change for the world) his attitude has just become so bad. We barely laugh together and have the together.. even waking to soft play together on Saturday he was getting stressed at me because I thought I saw the centre on my right on the path on a walk once..

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RampantIvy · 09/02/2023 09:16

You don't love him. You love what you want him to be.

Goodread1 · 09/02/2023 09:19

OP

Just re read your Op Thread again if need be again ,

What stands out for you,

Read your Op Thread, like you would if your best or good friend was in the same kind of situation,

What Advice would you tell her?

He is a Lazy useless Waster who Just can't bd Arsed to keep up the pretence that he cares that much about you,

I don't think he is even potential friend material let alone potential long term partner material,
Even his family member can see what a loser he really is too,

He is also extremely Disrespectful
You do realise that you are better off being single than being with someone who is Disrespectful of you as that,

I strongly suggest be single for a while and look at what kinds of behaviour are unacceptable no go areas with yourself and what kinds of behaviour you are comfortable with and are not comfortable with in a nutshell

Throw this limp fish back far out in the sea as possible

There are lot better out there than this one,
You just need to know your self worth a hell of a lot better

Naunet · 09/02/2023 09:23

bettybear21 · 09/02/2023 08:47

He does sometimes look after me well like massages some evenings and sometimes says 'I'll do dinner you go and have a bath' but these are not all that often it's only when he's in a good mood. I know that often he is tired due to working two jobs (making up for everything he put me through) but I still feel like it's not an excuse to snap and be nasty. He is also great with our daughter.

Is he great with your daughter? If you did the same level of parenting as he does, would she still be alive? Would she be fed and clothed and clean?

Heres a lesson I’ve learnt through life, love is over rated. That doesn’t mean it’s not important in a relationship, it is, but respect, kindness, loyalty, trust compassion etc are all just as important in a healthy relationship. Love isn’t enough. This man doesn’t respect you, you’re worth more.

youshouldnthaveasked · 09/02/2023 09:26

Aww, you are worth so much more than what he is offering you.

Thepeopleversuswork · 09/02/2023 09:26

Fuck me what a prince he is…

He does sometimes look after me well like massages some evenings and sometimes says 'I'll do dinner you go and have a bath' but these are not all that often it's only when he's in a good mood. I know

OP these are absolute basics in a relationship. And they don’t compensate for the fact that he is lazy, drains your money, does the bare minimum to look after his child and treats you like shit.

If you stay with this man your children will grow up to see you as a doormat. He does not enhance your life in any way. Get rid.

billy1966 · 09/02/2023 09:28

What an absolute loser.

Your poor daughter.

Move in with your mother if you can and get out of debt asap.

You have chosen a real loser to have a child with.

Your child deserves better than your poor choices.

Not only is he a lazy selfish gamer, he's succeeded in burdening you with debt.

What an awful start to life for your child.

You need to make better choices if you want a better life for her.