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He just turned up

373 replies

AmusedPearlSeal · 17/05/2024 20:02

I’ve got a bf of a year and a half, he never comes to mine. We live around a hour away, The last time he came to stay at mine was in December (that’s a whole other thread!)
Yesterday he asked me what my plans were for the evening, I said I was going for dinner with one of my friends and all our kids. We got home at 8.30.
At 10pm, I was busy doing something and saw something out of the corner of my eye and he’s standing there in my dining room to surprise me…it was very sweet but completely unannounced. After thinking about it today, I’ve been thinking maybe he just turned up to check up on me…how would others take this? He got up and left at 7am this morning.

OP posts:
sugarrosepetal · 21/05/2024 16:55

AmusedPearlSeal · 21/05/2024 14:21

That he loves me, he’s sorry and he’d like us to talk to say goodbye properly if I want to move on.

"if" you want to move on....

Sorry, I don't mean to alarm you OP but this could be a veiled threat. I know you don't want to involve the police but I think you'd be safer to alert them just in case. You and your children's safety is paramount.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 21/05/2024 17:20

Did you not make it clear to him on Sat/ Sun that you were finishing it / that it was over ?

CharlotteCollinsneeLucas · 21/05/2024 17:22

AmusedPearlSeal · 21/05/2024 14:21

That he loves me, he’s sorry and he’d like us to talk to say goodbye properly if I want to move on.

This is just tactics to keep the conversation going. How tiresome! Clearly believes he can charm you into changing your mind!

AmusedPearlSeal · 21/05/2024 23:01

I did make it very clear on Sunday morning when I packed all my things and left, that it was definitely over.
He knows I find it hard to say no and I think after I tried to end it a couple of weeks ago, then changed my mind after talking to him that he probably thinks he can do it again.

He was even hinting earlier today in his messages that we may be able to move in now the kids are all getting on so well.
I can’t get anymore of his messages now, thankfully! 😅

OP posts:
RetroTotty · 22/05/2024 07:03

He was even hinting earlier today in his messages that we may be able to move in now the kids are all getting on so well.

Like that would be such a prize for you! he really thinks he’s something, doesn’t he, dangling this marvellous carrot!

Your life and that of your DC would be totally ruined by the controlling twat.

CharlotteCollinsneeLucas · 22/05/2024 07:48

Well then. You've made it clear, twice, that it's over. He hasn't accepted that and none of us really expected him to, what with that hugely-inflated perception of himself that he carries round with him. But anybody else who sees the messages will, if you have to take action at some point because of harassment.

NotbloodyGivingupYet · 22/05/2024 09:29

Stay strong, OP. You are probably going to go through a temporary period of missing him, so you need to keep reminding yourself of all the WRONG things he does, and how upset that makes you (and presumably your kids).
Blocking him is definitely the right thing to do.

Newestname002 · 22/05/2024 15:38

@AmusedPearlSeal

That he loves me, he’s sorry and he’d like us to talk to say goodbye properly if I want to move on.

OP you don't need to give him one more second of your time. You are DONE with him and he's trying to lever open an opportunity to plead your forgiveness and show you the sort of 'wonderful' future you and your children could have with him. Keep your boundaries high and tight. 🌹

DrJonesIpresume · 22/05/2024 16:40

You've pulled up the drawbridge. Don't let it back down again.

AmusedPearlSeal · 22/05/2024 22:41

I honestly can’t believe I’m even writing this but I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, I thought I’d check on my tracker to see when I was due and realised I was 5 days late. I am on contraception! I picked up some tests on my way home from the gym and I’ve just done 4 pregnancy tests and all have come out positive.
I am 100% sure that I don’t want anymore children now that I’m in my late 30’s and especially with him.
I’m now going to have to go through with an abortion on my own aswell as everything else. I can’t run my business and be a single parent with 2 teenagers and a newborn.

OP posts:
NeverDropYourMooncup · 22/05/2024 22:43

Don't contact him. Make your appointment tomorrow.

DrSpartacularsUltraFeminism · 22/05/2024 22:53

NeverDropYourMooncup · 22/05/2024 22:43

Don't contact him. Make your appointment tomorrow.

This ⬆️

Do not tell him.

drusth · 22/05/2024 23:02

Unbelievable! When it rains it pours!

aridiculousargument · 23/05/2024 00:03

hope you have someone who can support you at the appointment, OP.

Newestname002 · 23/05/2024 01:52

AmusedPearlSeal · 22/05/2024 22:41

I honestly can’t believe I’m even writing this but I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, I thought I’d check on my tracker to see when I was due and realised I was 5 days late. I am on contraception! I picked up some tests on my way home from the gym and I’ve just done 4 pregnancy tests and all have come out positive.
I am 100% sure that I don’t want anymore children now that I’m in my late 30’s and especially with him.
I’m now going to have to go through with an abortion on my own aswell as everything else. I can’t run my business and be a single parent with 2 teenagers and a newborn.

Oh Lordy OP. Last thing you needed and you must have got such a shock when the tests came back positive. Sending you a handhold and a hug for the next steps. 🌹

Thehop · 23/05/2024 01:57

Lots of love OP. Please be kind to yourself x

Allthehorsesintheworld · 23/05/2024 02:13

Oh goodness I’m so sorry. But as pp have said do not let him know.
Be kind to yourself and make an appointment asap.

TargetPractice11 · 23/05/2024 08:23

I wonder if he tampered with your birth control?

Don't tell him.

whatsitcalledwhen · 23/05/2024 11:44

Well done for testing so early OP, you poor thing though!

Please don't tell him about the pregnancy or termination - no good can come from doing so.

SocksAndTheCity · 23/05/2024 11:47

TargetPractice11 · 23/05/2024 08:23

I wonder if he tampered with your birth control?

Don't tell him.

+1

Definitely say nothing. Block and ignore, and take care of yourself.

GerbilsForever24 · 23/05/2024 12:05

Yeah, my first thought was the same as @TargetPractice11 . Soorry OP.

Stay strong.

Do not tell him about this pregnancy. It is irrelevant as he has no say in it so there is no advantage in him knowing about it.

It's very early so hopefully, relatively speaking, you can get this dealt with relatively easily. Do you have real life support?

Iamawomenphenominally · 24/05/2024 22:08

Oh dear. I agree do not tell him, or anyone who you don't trust 110% to never mention it to anyone else.

Take care op. Focus on yourself and your teens who need you. Once you're past this first hard part you will have a new chapter, being single and learning to love life just for you and your big kids.

theholesinmyapologies · 26/05/2024 19:34

I agree with previous posters; don't even consider telling him.

I hope you have someone who can be there for you during/after the procedure.

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