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Feels like constant put put downs

73 replies

Rose91572 · 29/05/2024 05:54

Someone i am close to has been constantly digging lately and im starting to wonder if they secretly dont like me.

In december i came into some money as i was taken off a mortgage.
I was restarting. So i ended up renting a modern bungalow with a nice garden. I got a new job right around the corner.

Im really sensible with money and this persons been so awful they have ended up homeless. They have a flat now but have chosen to blow their money and be reckless. They have got into debt. Their flat is a bed with clothes stored in the drawers. A 2 sester sofa, tele and lamp and a few kitchen bits. The walls are unpainted and carpets are scruffy. Ive used some of my money to buy nice things for my house and ive worked hard. People always say it looks lovely.

In terms of above person ive had them stay. They are often here for dinner. They use my garden to relax in and i basically share my home with them. But the last few days its been a constant dig. I spent £20 on solar lights for my fence. They text and told me not to spend too much money. My garden sun chairs were £40 each. They had a dig at that.

This week theyve been here. Im only renting but landlord had new gates put on. They showed instant negativity towards the gates. Then they said my dad has put my washing line in drunk. This person kindly cut my grass and tidied my shed. But everything that they have said this week has been insulting.

I made awful cups of tea two days ago apparently my standards had slipped. I had been making tea for the gate man and he had seen the mans cup on the side. He also had a dig about the cup being mucky when on his 3rd drink and saying it looked like a builders cup.

He looked at my dead grandmas ornament and said it looked creepy.

He was smoking a fag and telling me all the things wrong with my house.

I like spanish cleaning products and he claimed he was itching only when at mine. Nobody else has issues.

My kids make a normal level off mess and it takes less than an hour to put the house together again. He said its because im messy and dont tidy up.

He said my friends grass cutter i borrowed was crap and the wrong cutter. It wad horrible and heavy. So was the strimmer.

He told me i dont have outgoings like trades people. When i asked him how he worked that out he said i dont have fuel or a car to run.

He told me the chocolate i got him to try was horrible because i stated it was nice.

He commented on me getting £2500 a month income as a small part is UC i work 32 hours a week.

Finally i bought a mattress for £300 last week. He said it wasnt comfortable and that he doesnt seem to be able to sleep well at my house!

Is anyone able to suggest why the last few days hes become so negative?

OP posts:
2catsandhappy · 29/05/2024 11:14

I suggest that he is panicking because he is about to lose his home and taking his worries out on you.
Do you get any pleasure out of his company? Maybe the only way he feels better about himself is by trying to make you feel bad.

Whatever you do @Rose91572 , stop his moving in by stealth that he is doing.

If the Council knocked your door right now, how would you prove he didn't live there?

KreedKafer · 29/05/2024 11:37

Whoever this person is, why are you having them over all the time? They're a dickhead.

Is this person your boyfriend? If so, what on earth are you doing with him? If they're a 'friend' then again, why?

If it's your brother or something, you don't have to have him to stay just because you're related. If someone came to my house and complained all the time, I'd tell them to either stop moaning or piss off and stay somewhere else.

somethingwickedlivesnextdoor · 29/05/2024 11:46

Who cares why he says all those awful things?

The important thing is, what do you think?

Why are you putting up with him? I'd tell him to fuck off back home and never come round again.

somethingwickedlivesnextdoor · 29/05/2024 11:46

PaminaMozart · 29/05/2024 06:22

And how is he a 'natural nightmare'? If so, why do you associate with him?

This.

SmileyClare · 29/05/2024 12:22

I think he’s a done a number on you already if you feel sorry for him or any sort of obligation.

At risk of stereotyping, we all know people (men) like this.
They see themselves as victims.

Nothing that has gone wrong in their life is their fault and they believe the world owes them a favour to such a degree, any help they’re given isn’t good enough in their eyes.
They resent anyone who has a better life than them and regard them bitterly as “lucky”.

Now he has his feet under the table, he’ll show you exactly who he is.He won’t change.

He’s ruined his life, and now he’ll ruin yours.

If you’re not able to stand up to him then use the reason you’re claiming uc and cannot have an adult consistently staying in your home (because it’s fraud) as the reason he can’t live there.

UC ask before every monthly award calculation if your circumstances have changed so you cannot claim ignorance on this one. Your kindness will bite you in the arse.

Please don’t let him drag you down Whatever issues he might have going on, you are not his emotional punch bag x

Newestname002 · 29/05/2024 13:35

Rose91572 · 29/05/2024 06:54

He never pays his bills and is irresponsible. He has ruined his own life. I dont understand it. Feels like he begrudges me having anything

And when he gets evicted because he's not paid his bills where will he run to? Are you prepared to have this rude, jealous person getting comfortable in your home? 🌹

DPotter · 29/05/2024 14:01

It doesn't matter why he's behaving like he is. He's being horrible to you and there's no excuse for this. Absolutely no excuse.

You have a lovely home, and small children to care for - you do not need this person in your life.

I know being up front with someone can be scary however you can take a deep breath, call him and say "Things haven't been too good between us recently so please do not come around any more" Write out what you want to say. If you don't think you can say this, or he will talk you round - email / text and then don't respond to his calls and lock the door and garden gate. If you feel vulnerable, get other family and friends around for moral support.

You do not have to put up with this type of behaviour / attack on you for one moment longer.

Rose91572 · 29/05/2024 15:05

Sorry for slow replies.

No he isnt living here and theres no fraud. He might stop here a night or two over a week. He isnt working.

It feels like hes genuienly feeling againts me being comfortable at the moment. Im so careful with my money and have saved. I am fortunate enough that i have been able to get a few things with my savings.

I remember the disgust when i showed him the sun loungers id ordered and he commented aldi sold them for £15. I think you are right that in his head hes thinking why should i be without basics and shes buying luxuries. But hes had good jobs and hes choosen to blow it on the wrong stuff.

I guess hes a friend as its nothing serious.

OP posts:
Tagyoureit · 29/05/2024 15:10

HE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!!

friends don't treat each like shit!

SantasRubiksCube · 29/05/2024 15:11

Exactly what @Tagyoureit has just said, he's using you and treating you with contempt at the same time

oakleaffy · 29/05/2024 15:17

@Rose91572 You only have yourself to blame with this waster.

Don’t associate with him as he’s probably on the take ( Or aiming to be)

Set your bar a lot higher.

oakleaffy · 29/05/2024 15:24

LadyKenya · 29/05/2024 08:28

Going forward, maybe you should be more selective with whom you share your financial business with.

Absolutely this.
He could easily don you in with the benefits people.

TomatoSandwiches · 29/05/2024 15:25

He is not your friend, he is using you, doesn't even like you, stop letting him into your house, stop being a mug and tell him to sod off.
This man should not be around you or your children and ffs stop telling people about your finances, it's no one's business!

RedHelenB · 29/05/2024 15:34

AprilShowerslastforHours · 29/05/2024 07:15

He’s jealous. I’d stop inviting him over.

Why would he be jealous of OP being such a wet wipe?

Sera1989 · 29/05/2024 15:42

He's no friend if he's saying things like this. Don't let him sleep on your comfy new mattress again and he can go and find someone else's sun lounger to moan from!

LifeExperience · 29/05/2024 15:44

He's not a friend. Why are putting up with his rude behavior?

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 29/05/2024 15:44

With friends like him who needs enemies?

SmileyClare · 29/05/2024 15:48

Yep as we all suspected you’ve got a nasty case of cock lodger, one with addiction issues , a massive chip on his shoulder and claiming off the social to boot.

What do you think he does with his money from the state while he’s sponging off you?

There are often here for dinner. They use my garden. I basically share my home with them
Wise up to what is classed as “having a non dependent in your home” You just bought a bed for you both for gods sake.
You both are claiming as single adults for UC.
Dont jeopardise the nice life you have with your children.

He will get evicted soon. Please try to see what’s happening here and how this will unfold.

LoisFarquar · 29/05/2024 15:49

RedHelenB · 29/05/2024 15:34

Why would he be jealous of OP being such a wet wipe?

Indeed. Maybe he’s engaged in an experiment to see how consistently rude he can be and still get the OP to make him cups of tea and dinner, let him use the garden, and generally ‘share her home’?

So far the answer seems to be that there’s no limit. The OP will still meekly make him dinner while simmering with resentment she somehow displaces onto thoughts about him being feckless and irresponsible rather than just saying ‘Hop it.’

ScabbyHorse · 29/05/2024 16:11

Don't let them treat you like this. It's up to you to draw boundaries. In this situation I would not see them at all. They clearly don't like you.

DPotter · 29/05/2024 17:45

He ain't no friend. And that's the sad truth. And just for good measure he's unlikely to change.

Please don't tolerate this behaviour. Friends do not talk to each other like this. He is using you and pulling you down. Don't invite him round anymore - he's a bad influence for your kids.

Dakotabluebell · 29/05/2024 17:50

He's not your friend he's treating you like shit. Please tell me your dc don't see him treating you like this.

Wheredidileavemycarkeys · 29/05/2024 18:20

I guess hes a friend as its nothing serious.

He’s a bit of a waste of space isn’t he? Maybe just stop having him around. Doesn’t sound like he appreciates it much anyway.

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