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For walking away

47 replies

Donnat84 · 30/05/2024 00:39

I have been with my partner for nearly two years, he’s never been the best at communication, he can be a bit nasty to me and make silly comments, for example we went out shopping and in front of the shop worker he said “ why are you buying that, you don’t need it as you don’t wash” I was so confused about where that had come from. I most certainly do wash, im
not just saying that. 😞he makes comments about other things, he once threw away a dinner because I didn’t cook it the way his mum does. Anyway, he had to go away on work, he couldn’t be in contact for three weeks but he when he got his SIM card he hardly spoke to me, he sent me a text telling me he missed me and called me once, he ignored my calls, he called me one more time. When he got home he sent me stupid Facebook and instagram videos. He text me the day after sent me some pics of his time away to which I really replied , “ nice memories” Like a puff of smoke he’s gone again. He’s done this to me so many times but never for this amount of time. He also took and expensive bag of mine with him. The last time he did this. I told him if he doesn’t again he will never hear from me again. Well he’s missing now for 8/9 days no communication, he’s alive as he’s on instagram and Facebook. Am I the being unreasonable for sticking to my guns and refusing to talk to him? I’m so hurt, he was the first person who I let into mine and my children’s lives after a very abusive past relationship and he’s ghosted me, he’s 34 years old!!!!! I’m trying to work out if he’s waiting for me to text him, I don’t want to text, not even about the bag. I’m so hurt at the moment. I washed his clothes, cooked for him, lent him money, drove him 6 hours round trip when his car broke down. He does this to me after everything he knows I’ve been through

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Howbizarre22 · 30/05/2024 07:22

Leave and don’t look back. OP do you not see this is another abusive relationship? Time to work on yourself and recognise this pattern so that you can find yourself a healthy relationship x

Feelsodrained · 30/05/2024 07:46

Yeah get rid of this immature and horrible POS. Block him and if you’ve given him a key, change the locks. Completely stonewall him and don’t look back. I think people who deliberately bully and abuse those who they know are previous victims are the lowest of the low. They know you have a weakness and they exploit that which is unforgivable. Let him see what it’s like to experience being ignored - forever.

BigDahliaFan · 30/05/2024 07:54

That’s not how nice people behave. You’ll keep trying to modify your behaviour to make him nice and that doesn’t work as he will just keep you dangling. You and your children will be happier without him.

Otherstories2002 · 30/05/2024 07:58

Why are there so many women on here asking if it’s unreasonable to cut someone off that doesn’t make them happy?

unsync · 30/05/2024 08:03

I'm sorry that you are in another abusive relationship. You do need to finish with him. That kind of behaviour is not acceptable.

When your previous abusive relationship ended, did you seek help in learning to form healthy relationships, establishing boundaries etc? Please contact your local Women's Aid and ask for help in how to do this. There are many resources both online and printed that can help you avoid repeating the same mistakes so that you and your children can have happier lives, free from abusive men.

Noseybookworm · 30/05/2024 08:13

It sounds like you've gone from one abusive relationship into another abusive relationship OP ☹️ you need to walk away from this horrible man and look at getting some therapy to break this pattern. You deserve better than to be treated like this.

Diggby · 30/05/2024 08:15

He does this to me after everything he knows I’ve been through

No, he does this to you BECAUSE of everything he knows you've been through. Men like this target women who have previous experience of an abusive relationship, knowing it has skewed their perceptions of what is normal.

Throw the whole man away and form a happy, healthy relationship with yourself first. Then - if you want to - look for a man who is worthy of you.

user1483387154 · 30/05/2024 08:16

Block him and move on . You are worth so much more than this.

He is a walking red flag and wants you to chase him

Beautifulbythebay · 30/05/2024 08:17

He is an abuser. And you are his victim. Aren't you worth more than that op?.
Get a dcat if you are lonely.

WitchyBits · 30/05/2024 08:20

I washed his clothes, cooked for him, lent him money, drove him 6 hours round trip when his car broke down. He does this to me after everything he knows I’ve been through

He doesn't care what you have been through and tbh this dynamic you have going on ^ , washing his clothes and tending to him, it screams desperation to keep him at all costs ( which is why you swallow his shirt behaviour and pretend it's a sugar sandwich) and that's exactly what predators can smell on a person when they are looking for their next victim. You really need to work on your boundaries and self worth. Why can't he wash his own clothes? Why couldn't he hire a car? You shouldn't be doing any of these things for a person that repeatedly treats you so badly.

Mugofchoice · 30/05/2024 10:44

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Withdrawn at OP's request

comedycentral · 30/05/2024 11:07

What on earth are you getting out of this relationship, it sounds like hell.

yeesh · 30/05/2024 11:22

He is an abusive piece of shit. You are much better off without him, don’t let him back in your life

nimski · 30/05/2024 11:24

He is abusive, you need to dump and block ASAP and (kindly) maybe look into therapy to help you form healthy relationships going forward

Choochoo21 · 30/05/2024 12:08

I don’t know what you think this is but it’s not a relationship.

He doesn’t see you as his partner at all.

Ditch him and focus on you and the kids.

Learn to be happy single and then when you meet another man you’ll not put up with any shit.

There are so many half decent men out there and life’s too short to waste it on this twat.

Donnat84 · 30/05/2024 17:36

Yes I spent a year in therapy and didn’t date for three years because I wanted to heal. First on in and I’m back to square one

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saltinesandcoffeecups · 30/05/2024 19:08

Donnat84 · 30/05/2024 17:36

Yes I spent a year in therapy and didn’t date for three years because I wanted to heal. First on in and I’m back to square one

Did you spot the problem quicker this time?

Choochoo21 · 30/05/2024 21:44

Donnat84 · 30/05/2024 17:36

Yes I spent a year in therapy and didn’t date for three years because I wanted to heal. First on in and I’m back to square one

Then throw this one back and use the things that you learnt in therapy to deal with it.

You know you deserve better than this.

somethingwickedlivesnextdoor · 30/05/2024 22:31

He's an abusive cunt. You deserve SO much better!!! Looks like you went from one abusive relationship to another. Big hugs.

Donnat84 · 31/05/2024 09:01

saltinesandcoffeecups · 30/05/2024 19:08

Did you spot the problem quicker this time?

Yes, much quicker. Sixteen years last time. I havnt spoken with this guy. I have honestly decided enough is enough and what everyone has written is correct

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saltinesandcoffeecups · 31/05/2024 12:27

Donnat84 · 31/05/2024 09:01

Yes, much quicker. Sixteen years last time. I havnt spoken with this guy. I have honestly decided enough is enough and what everyone has written is correct

Then celebrate the progress you’ve made instead of beating yourself up. That’s growth

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