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First night away with new boyfriend - should I be wary…

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AnnaJ89 · 16/08/2025 18:17

I went away with my boyfriend of 4 months last night and was a bit taken aback by some of his ‘habits’ let’s say. Prior to this, all has been going great with no red flags.

He booked the night as a treat for me. A few issues:

-He street parked a 15 minute walk away so we struggled along with bags because ‘the hotel had no parking’. Turns out it did have parking, but he felt it was a rip off at £15 a night. I’d have happily chipped in if I knew in advance.

-I went in to the bathroom to get ready and there was thick hairs in the sink. I pointed this out and he said he was grooming ‘down below’ and had forgot to clear it. Eww

-We had a really nice meal in the hotel restaurant. I casually remarked my side was a bit lukewarm but still really tasty. Despite me saying not to, he made an issue of this to the waitress much to my embarrassment.

-He used the loo this morning and left the door wide open , shouting out to me whilst sat there for what felt like 10 minutes.

Would you give the benefit of the doubt or take this as an early warning?

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GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 17/08/2025 10:26

If it were just the parking I could overlook it but would be wary of tightness in future, especially if you only had small bags. The others are gross or controlling. He’s not good enough for you.

SweetHydrangea · 17/08/2025 21:09

AnnaJ89 · 16/08/2025 19:44

We’re early 30’s so not an age where I’d overlook easily

I’d move on personally if I were you before you waste too much of your life. A man in his 30s isn’t going to change those bad habits, no matter how much you nag. You just need to make a decision as to whether you think you could put up with for the rest of your life or not. If you think it wouldn’t irritate you then stay with him, if you think it would drive you mad, get rid!

JHound · 17/08/2025 21:11

mumofoneAloneandwell · 16/08/2025 18:20

I'd get the ick tbh 😄, i'd just be pissed off

But these aren't things that cant be fixed

Was he nervous, maybe? x

Can be fixed if he wants to fix them.

DorothyStorm · 17/08/2025 21:16

JHound · 17/08/2025 21:11

Can be fixed if he wants to fix them.

But ultimately, women do not exist to train adult men.

JHound · 17/08/2025 21:19

DorothyStorm · 17/08/2025 21:16

But ultimately, women do not exist to train adult men.

Agreed.

I also think women need to stop dating men in the hope of “fixing” them.

Pictures50 · 17/08/2025 21:20

MaraScottie · 16/08/2025 19:45

The toilet one is grim. No coming back from that one!

He sounds uncouth.
Cut your losses.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 17/08/2025 21:23

JHound · 17/08/2025 21:11

Can be fixed if he wants to fix them.

Tbf this was a typo on my end, I meant to say they can* be fixed

But whether its worth the work involved is another question, it wouldnt be for me

MCF86 · 17/08/2025 21:59

At least two of them would definitely give me the ick just on their own. (The others might too)

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