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Blended family/partners kids am I being unfair

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QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 19:44

Friends with partner for 8 years, in a relationship for 9/10 months. Partner has 3 kids (2 are teens and do their own thing don’t see them) youngest is 9. My children are 6 and 10. Very different parenting styles, very different backgrounds (my youngest was recently diagnosed with ADHD and put on meds which has made a huge difference to some of his challenging behaviours however …) I have my own home, car etc - I pay for everything bills etc. Partner has a flat which he stays at sometimes but mostly spends time here and when he has his youngest it’s here. His youngest is quite demanding and cheeky and has really poor manners which I struggle with and pretty much takes over my home when here. There is no set arrangement with partner and his ex - she moved on and had another child and basically when she feels she needs a break youngest is sent here, or to partners moms. Partner is heavily focused on his youngest doesn’t really bother about his elder two but puts it down to them not wanting to bother with him because of their age/friends etc I still think he could make more effort. Small things like what’s app photo will only be of his youngest or when he speaks he will only refer to youngest rather than say “my 3” or use their names, just makes me uncomfortable. I don’t get told when his youngest is coming to stay, just expected to accommodate and pull money out of the sky to care for another child in my home … this Christmas he began buying presents for his youngest in October, his other 2 were not as much of a priority and basically me and them and my 2 were left until 2 and 3 days before Xmas. He blew 2 weeks of wages on further presents for his youngest leaving the household struggling to get by over Xmas then accused me of using him when I commented that there needed to be more structure and communication regarding his son and staying arrangements. My family have made every effort to make him and his son welcome - his mom on the other hand acts like me and my children don’t exist not even so much as an orange was sent for my kids at Xmas. Not to mention he also has a dog which I am expected to look after when he is working - I don’t have a dog by choice and she is boisterous making it difficult for guests/visitors. I just feel completely disrespected and not a priority at all, he says I’m spiteful and don’t want him and his dog or son here it’s more to do with the fact it’s my home not his or ours and I feel taken advantage of 😳am I being unreasonable

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QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:47

Snowmanscarf · 02/01/2025 21:43

Have you left him op, or has he just returned home after the Christmas period? If the latter, have you any thoughts on what you’re going to do going forward?

He’s out of my home, back in his hovel, festering and feeling sorry for himself!

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Snowmanscarf · 02/01/2025 21:49

Don’t let him back in! Meet him in coffee shops or the pub going forward , if you need to meet up with him again. He can look after his own kids and dog in his house - they’re not your responsibility.

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:51

Snowmanscarf · 02/01/2025 21:49

Don’t let him back in! Meet him in coffee shops or the pub going forward , if you need to meet up with him again. He can look after his own kids and dog in his house - they’re not your responsibility.

He hates society, those kind of spots were avoided, he even disapproved of me using a dishwasher.. in my own home ! 😆

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TooMuchRedMaybe · 02/01/2025 21:51

It seems he's unable to do life basically. He's less capable than a 13 year old boy. He can't clean, can't wash his clothes, can't work reliably, can't control his temper, can't be a decent parent, can't manage his finances. What he is good at though is manipulate and gaslight so he now has these three women (you, his mum, his ex) doing all of the things he should be doing.

You really need to leave, it's not fair for your kids to have such a drain in their life.

Snowmanscarf · 02/01/2025 21:52

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:51

He hates society, those kind of spots were avoided, he even disapproved of me using a dishwasher.. in my own home ! 😆

Your updates aren’t making him sound any more attractive, in fact the opposite. He gets worse with every update!

MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 21:55

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:32

Oh yes definitely in victim mode. It’s the whole “I just want to die” now

I can well imagine 🙄. Ignore and block

AlertCat · 02/01/2025 21:56

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:47

He’s out of my home, back in his hovel, festering and feeling sorry for himself!

Really hope he stays there! LTB, free yourself up to treat yourself with love and then maybe meet someone else who will (if you feel you want to by then)- but have a long time on your own, it’s a great way to see how good living alone can be.

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:56

Snowmanscarf · 02/01/2025 21:52

Your updates aren’t making him sound any more attractive, in fact the opposite. He gets worse with every update!

Doesn’t scratch the surface 😫

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Turophilic · 02/01/2025 22:00

Block his number, make sure he can’t contact you through any of the usual channels and move on to a life without him.

I swear these men must schlongs of solid gold for all the shite some women will tolerate.

Spoilt brat golden child, useless whiney cocklodger, dog that needs looking after, sulks and victim mode when things don’t go his way… how did it take 9 months for the penny to drop?

MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 22:02

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:33

A realisation that I need to work on something within myself to avoid these kind of situations!

At least you have that realization and insight -he doesn’t appear to have that

@QuirkyCat212 it’s easily done. I nearly got with a guy a while back who l had been friends with for a while. He was bemused by my not meet the kids for a while / what’s the rush approach. Then it didn’t really end up going anywhere

He’s now with someone else. I’m pretty sure she left her husband for him. Within 8-9 months of dating then she was selling the marital home and moving in with him. He’s got 3 kids and she’s got 1. All way toooo much, too soon. It’s easily done and she’s been drawn in. God knows what her soon to be ex husband feels and thinks. His ex is maniac (apparently!) and has been kicking off quite hard, she’s super chaotic so l don’t know why she’s sticking her oar in

MrsAga · 02/01/2025 22:04

Don’t beat yourself up for believing the nice guy friend might make a decent partner.

Worth a try, but learn from these mistakes. Wait longer before introducing another partner to your children. Be alert for red flags in future & act on them sooner.

For now, block his number & be unavailable for his pity party.

Onwards and upwards for you 🥳

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 22:05

MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 22:02

At least you have that realization and insight -he doesn’t appear to have that

@QuirkyCat212 it’s easily done. I nearly got with a guy a while back who l had been friends with for a while. He was bemused by my not meet the kids for a while / what’s the rush approach. Then it didn’t really end up going anywhere

He’s now with someone else. I’m pretty sure she left her husband for him. Within 8-9 months of dating then she was selling the marital home and moving in with him. He’s got 3 kids and she’s got 1. All way toooo much, too soon. It’s easily done and she’s been drawn in. God knows what her soon to be ex husband feels and thinks. His ex is maniac (apparently!) and has been kicking off quite hard, she’s super chaotic so l don’t know why she’s sticking her oar in

When they’re nice, they’re nice and the future faking is easily soaked up, I’ve overlooked minor goods for major bads!

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QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 22:06

MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 22:02

At least you have that realization and insight -he doesn’t appear to have that

@QuirkyCat212 it’s easily done. I nearly got with a guy a while back who l had been friends with for a while. He was bemused by my not meet the kids for a while / what’s the rush approach. Then it didn’t really end up going anywhere

He’s now with someone else. I’m pretty sure she left her husband for him. Within 8-9 months of dating then she was selling the marital home and moving in with him. He’s got 3 kids and she’s got 1. All way toooo much, too soon. It’s easily done and she’s been drawn in. God knows what her soon to be ex husband feels and thinks. His ex is maniac (apparently!) and has been kicking off quite hard, she’s super chaotic so l don’t know why she’s sticking her oar in

The ex is always maniac 🤣

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MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 22:11

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 22:06

The ex is always maniac 🤣

I know right 🤣🤣🤣. To be fair l have independent verification. One of my favourite stories about her, was the one where she was having an affair with her sisters husband. Then she “accidentally” gets pregnant and has the baby so the child’s cousins are also it’s half siblings. Her sister knows most of this. I bet Christmas is fun round at grandmas! It’s for the best it didn’t work out -way too much drama

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 22:15

MrRobinsonsQuango · 02/01/2025 22:11

I know right 🤣🤣🤣. To be fair l have independent verification. One of my favourite stories about her, was the one where she was having an affair with her sisters husband. Then she “accidentally” gets pregnant and has the baby so the child’s cousins are also it’s half siblings. Her sister knows most of this. I bet Christmas is fun round at grandmas! It’s for the best it didn’t work out -way too much drama

Oh wow!! Very extreme 😫😫

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arethereanyleftatall · 02/01/2025 22:17

Thank goodness you're well rid op, he sounds absolutely awful.

Hopefully you will be better at reading signs for horrors now.

Your first clue was his mum doing his cleaning, and how he treated all his children. Those were all giant red flags which should have had you dumping, not questioning it.

Lovethesparklylights · 02/01/2025 22:26

Honestly OP, from what you've posted:

  1. Financially crap
  2. Disrespectful
  3. Verbal abuse
  4. Name calling
  5. Emotional abuse
  6. Manipulative
  7. Controlling
  8. Crap parent
  9. Crap partner
10. Freeloader 11. Lazy 12. Cocklodger 13. Kids choose not to see him 14. Messy and dirty 15. Dumps his dog on you 16. Blames you for his rubbish life 17. Mummy's boy 18. Compares his lover to his mummy unfavourably. Ick. Ick. Ick. Ick.

Is there anything good about him? Doesn't seem like it.....
Why are you with this joker. I don't know you at all but you can do better.
Dump and block. Never give it a second chance.
I think you could consider the freedom programme to investigate why you think this guy is what you are worth? You deserve more.

LordBummenbachsMagnificentBalls · 02/01/2025 22:35

So mummy takes care of his house and you take care of his kids and dog? And if you aren’t happy with that he says it’s all or nothing… Sounds like he’s moved himself in by stealth. I agree you need to tell him to scale back and if he says “All or nothing” you agree to nothing. 38 years old and he has everyone else doing his adulting for him.

Also is there any chance he could have taken a spare key or made a copy, if so get your locks changed just in case. He sounds very manipulative and not likely to let it end easily

Rainbowqueeen · 02/01/2025 22:37

Good to see you've ended it. Now you just need to block him. Who cares what he thinks? It's over, you've ended it and now you want some peace.

Just send him one last message saying you think it is best for both of you to have no further contact and block him. You don't need to listen to him any more and you need to reflect on why you haven't already blocked him. That will be tied in with why you let this go on so long.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 02/01/2025 22:39

You're using him?! For what? Free dog petting? What on earth is he offering you?

It's so sad that as women we are conditioned to accept such nonsense just for the sake of having a boyfriend.

No dog or son at your home overnight. Boyfriend can visit if he wants.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 02/01/2025 22:40

cartagenagina · 02/01/2025 20:00

So sorry OP but he is taking the absolute piss.

Tell him you don’t want to blend families but are happy to date him. He will find a replacement nanny with a fanny by Valentine’s Day.

Nanny with a fanny - what a good expression

TallNeckedGiraffe · 02/01/2025 22:41

Why are you with this joker.

For sex?

Nanny0gg · 02/01/2025 23:00

QuirkyCat212 · 02/01/2025 21:20

He’s a charmer and I believed our strong friendship was a good foundation, lesson learnt 🙁

You had a friendship with each other

The children didn't

Look at it that way if you meet someone else.

JMSA · 02/01/2025 23:17

FUCK THIS SHIT!!!

Seriously, why are you doing this to yourself and your kids?

JMSA · 02/01/2025 23:26

Oh, I think you may have ended it. Bravo, OP 👌 x

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