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AIBU to think my fiance overreacted by getting a younger woman's number because I double booked by accident, and threw my belongings about?

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Sunglasses1979 · 01/06/2026 12:52

I am trying to work out whether I am being unfair or whether my fiancé genuinely overreacts to situations.
I was spending a long weekend with him and we had plans for Monday. Friday to Sunday eve were lovely and we did sightseeing etc. then went to his and were planning to stay there for a few nights.

However, I realised I had accidentally double-booked the Monday because my adult DD had arranged for me to meet her new boyfriend and his father over lunch. It was important to her and had been organised for a while. DD has is ND and has severe MH issues; this is the first "normal" relationship she has had and it's a huge deal for her.

I told my fiancé on Sunday afternoon that I would go to the lunch for a few hours and then come back afterwards so we could still spend the Monday evening together and the following days.

He was furious. He said I was choosing other people over him and repeatedly referred to my daughter's boyfriend and his father as "strange men". He seemed particularly upset that I would be spending time with another man, even though it was DD's BF's dad not just a random stranger.

After I had told him I had double booked and would need to go for a few hours we were arguing about it non-stop for hours. I was crying at one point and I kept saying I was sorry, it was human error, not deliberate. After all this arguing I was tired and wanted to stay in, but at around 11pm he insisted we go out. While we were out he deliberately started talking to a much younger woman, introduced himself to her, claimed he got her Instagram and then repeatedly talked about how he was meeting her for dinner the next day. His argument was that if I was going for lunch with strange men the next day, then why couldn't he meet up with a new person too? Even though it was not the same at all, obviously. The young woman must have been about 20 and we are both in our 40's so it just felt really weird and "off".

The argument continued after we got back to his for most of the night and I got very little sleep. The next morning I had to get an extremely expensive Uber to make sure I did not let my daughter down and miss the lunch. He had said not to come back to his after lunch but then called me when I was in the Uber and asked me to come back to his after all.

The lunch itself was lovely. Afterwards, I travelled back to his. However, when I arrived we had another argument. During it, he picked up my bags and threw them across the room in anger, they went everywhere as he threw them so hard.

He later continued to use the lunch as an example of me not caring about him enough and prioritising other people over our relationship, and how I like "strange men".

From my point of view, I attended an important family event for a few hours and still made the effort to return afterwards. From his point of view, I had disrespected him and chosen other people over him.

When I told him how much the Uber cost he took offence because I have never gotten an Uber to his even if I am running late; he said he didn't realise I have money in this way.

When I went back to his after the lunch I had to get a standing room only train in the middle of the heatwave; I don't like public transport at the best of times and he kept asking when I arrived what did I want to do; meet his friends in the pub or go straight to his. I said I don't care and was almost in tears as I was finding the journey so stressful. I didn't realise but he had me on loud speaker so all his friends heard me when I said "I don't care" and now he's saying his friends all think I am horrible and rude to him. When it was taken out of context and they didn't know we had been arguing all night and that he'd got a much younger woman's contact details the night before.

Am I missing something or was he overreacting?

OP posts:
VickyEadie · 01/06/2026 14:23

Sunglasses1979 · 01/06/2026 14:21

Yes I was frightened because I didn't want to go out in the first place and I didn't want to be having an argument on the way home with him, out in public going over the same things over and over.
I understand that he was disappointed that we weren't going to be able to be spending the day together and he really does hate last minute changes to plans but it was an honest mistake.
He kept saying why can't DD accept me not going to the meal and I think this is what prompted me to make this post because he was acting like DD was at fault..

I've only quoted this post of yours because I want to ask you some questions: how long have you been with this man? When did you get engaged to him?

WHY are you still with this awful, horribly abusive man?

WhatAMarvelousTune · 01/06/2026 14:24

It doesn’t sound like you’re living with this man. So no complications of a shared home to try and sell or whatever?
He’s awful. He’s abusive. The relationship needs to end.

Nonnim · 01/06/2026 14:24

He is TELLING you that he RESENTS YOUR DAUGHTER. You can’t excuse this, you can’t live with it! Why do you give a fuck what his friends say!

ladyofshertonabbas · 01/06/2026 14:24

ykh gsvr to get out op. He sounds very like my ex. A danger to women. Leave, OP.

Ghht · 01/06/2026 14:24

This is how my ex started mentally abusing me.

It started with him over-reacting to small things (jealousy related), keeping me up all night, making me cry, not letting arguments go, turning small events into accusations, becoming obsessive over my time and whereabouts so I couldn’t freely see who I wanted. In the end, I couldn’t think for myself and my whole view of the world and my relationship was distorted, so I couldn’t see the further abuse he put me through. I was always terrified of walking into a situation that could set him off, I just never knew when it was going to happen. It took me 5 years to figure out how to leave him.

Please leave him now. His behaviour is abusive. You did nothing wrong in going for lunch with your daughter and co- that is besides the point, it’s his reaction to this which is a huge red flag.

fantam · 01/06/2026 14:26

The sex must be amazing.

ilovesooty · 01/06/2026 14:26

Goditsmemargaret · 01/06/2026 13:48

There's nothing in this relationship for you. Leave him without explanation.

I certainly don't think you should try to explain it to him face to face. That might put you at risk. Just tell him it's over, block him, change your number or anything you have to do to stay safe.

He's dangerous.

Shefliesonherownwings · 01/06/2026 14:26

Shufflebumnessie · 01/06/2026 14:23

I only needed to read you title to already be thinking major red flags. By the time I'd got a third of the way through what you'd written, I didn't need to read any further to confirm that you need to run in the opposite direction as fast as you can!!
Do not even contemplate marrying this jealous, abusive manbaby.

This 100%. Why are you sticking with him???? Please leave, this behaviour will only get worse. You have done nothing wrong with he has done everything wrong. You need to get out now.

HoppityBun · 01/06/2026 14:27

LTB. Really. It’ll only get worse.

Floralibra · 01/06/2026 14:27

Please have a think before you marry this man OP he sounds vile :(

NewBrightonEel · 01/06/2026 14:27

Your last post started with the words “I was frightened” - that’s not a loving relationship- you should never feel frightened, please leave him, that’s heartbreaking xx

MarmaladeSandwich7 · 01/06/2026 14:28

OP the fact that you asked if he overreacted is very telling. We are all probably shouting “of course he did” whist reading your post but he has worn you down so much that you are seeing his behaviour as acceptable. He sounds absolutely dreadful & you deserve so much more. Please leave asap. Good luck!

thestudio · 01/06/2026 14:28

This is a proper Bad Man and you will end up severely abused if you marry him.

OP, you MUST ask yourself why you are in any doubt about this. Everyone - us, your friends, your family - can see it. And yet you are still with him.

You need to understand two things:

  • how men like this target women with poor boundaries and train them to accept abuse.
  • why your boundaries are so poor that you are still there.
dh280125 · 01/06/2026 14:28

It’s not “overreacting”, it’s abuse. Don’t take it. Go.

Mum2Fergus · 01/06/2026 14:29

Do not marry this abuser.

StrugglesRUs · 01/06/2026 14:29

Endofyear · 01/06/2026 14:19

Jesus what have I just read?? I'm constantly baffled by all the shit that women are prepared to put up with just to be in a 'relationship'.

You should have left when he started to have a go about you meeting your daughter's boyfriend's dad.

You should have left when he started chatting up another woman in front of you.

You shouldn't have gone back to his after the lunch.

Surely you know this OP? Do you really need a bunch of strangers to tell you your fiancé is an abusive prick?

If you don't get away from him, he will make your life a misery. It's your choice. Maybe start by asking yourself if you would be comfortable with your daughter or your best friend being treated this way by a man? You need to have much higher standards for yourself.

This and this again.

How can you even ask yourself whether picking a girl up in front of you is NORMAL behaviour? It is categorically not. What stopped you at that point from saying F* you, turning on your heel and leaving? I don't know what your normal is, but unless you simply must have the drama to feel alive (at which point there is no helping you) then you need to go, and not return ever.

Only you can choose to be a victim of this man, or take your fate and happiness in your hands. The fact that you asked for advice suggests you want it - listen to what is being said and RUN the hell away.

OhGoshNotAgain · 01/06/2026 14:29

Sunglasses1979 · 01/06/2026 14:07

I think that he definitely has been more negative about my family lately. Whereas before he was not.

He also, weirdly, saw that I had Airbnb opened on my phone, it wasn't deliberately opened I'd accidentally clicked an ad, but he was saying he thought I was secretly booking an Airbnb and made me log into my account to prove that I hadn't made any bookings recently.

The thing that really seemed to bother him was that I would be having lunch with DD's boyfriend's dad. He was crazy jealous and kept saying I was going to have a meal with a strange man I didn't know.

Someone who loved you and cared about you would never ‘make you’ prove you’re not keeping secrets from him. Nor would they mistrust your intentions in meeting your daughter’s boyfriend’s family. It sounds unhinged when you write it down, because it is.

Alittlefrustrated · 01/06/2026 14:29

He is a violent and emotionally abusive bastard. If you stay with him, you will have every aspect of your life controlled by him. That includes your relationship with your daughter. She is vulnerable - do you really want her to have to deal with him? Look forward - if you were married and, for example, you became ill, could you trust him not to block her from seeing you? Imagine the distress he could cause for her.
His behaviour shows he has a violent temper. He will eventually physically harm you OP. How will this affect your DD's already troubled mental health?
The fact that you are here, questioning your own judgement, demonstrates the power he already has over you.
If you don't value yourself, please value your DD and family who love you, and end this relationship.

Panda69 · 01/06/2026 14:30

Everything about his actions and reactions are wrong,abusive,controlling, manipulative... please get out and stay out of this relationship..you will have a miserable life if you stay with him. It will only get worse.You didn't do anything wrong,there was nothing wrong in your situation...the stress and upset and confusion you feel are all caused by him being totally unhinged...you would be better of alone and peaceful and safe rather than that,which will only escalate, and no,it's not because he loves you so much (which he will say at some point when you stand up for yourself ) He has shown you a glimpse of who he is,believe it.. You will find someone who treats you with respect and care.A reasonable man....I'm not judging you,I'm speaking from experience. Please don't accept being treated this way.

thepariscrimefiles · 01/06/2026 14:30

Sunglasses1979 · 01/06/2026 14:21

Yes I was frightened because I didn't want to go out in the first place and I didn't want to be having an argument on the way home with him, out in public going over the same things over and over.
I understand that he was disappointed that we weren't going to be able to be spending the day together and he really does hate last minute changes to plans but it was an honest mistake.
He kept saying why can't DD accept me not going to the meal and I think this is what prompted me to make this post because he was acting like DD was at fault..

He is trying to isolate you from all your family, including your own daughter. He is a jealous and petty man and I have no idea why you are still in a relationship with him. He is treating you like shit on his shoe and you are putting up with it.

Please get rid of him for your own sake and for the sake of your daughter.

InOverMyHead84 · 01/06/2026 14:30

How old is this idiot?

Run.

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 01/06/2026 14:31

@Sunglasses1979

Do not marry this jealous and abusive man. He has more red flags than a Mayday Parade. End it but be prepared first him to behave worse.

Sunglasses1979 · 01/06/2026 14:31

Ghht · 01/06/2026 14:24

This is how my ex started mentally abusing me.

It started with him over-reacting to small things (jealousy related), keeping me up all night, making me cry, not letting arguments go, turning small events into accusations, becoming obsessive over my time and whereabouts so I couldn’t freely see who I wanted. In the end, I couldn’t think for myself and my whole view of the world and my relationship was distorted, so I couldn’t see the further abuse he put me through. I was always terrified of walking into a situation that could set him off, I just never knew when it was going to happen. It took me 5 years to figure out how to leave him.

Please leave him now. His behaviour is abusive. You did nothing wrong in going for lunch with your daughter and co- that is besides the point, it’s his reaction to this which is a huge red flag.

I think this is why I posted; I do know on some level this isn't normal or acceptable but due to the way my friends dislike him and siblings as well, we have ended up in a weird little cocoon where it is just the two of us and I am starting to forget what normal is like.

I think keeping me awake for so long, arguing over the same thing was especially awful as I was then tired the next day and as such I was tired before I went to the meal (and ended up getting a very expensive Uber to arrive on time).

OP posts:
2Rebecca · 01/06/2026 14:31

YABU in considering marrying him. Dump him now

JLou08 · 01/06/2026 14:31

I can't believe a parent of an adult even needs to post about this. He's done a number on you. It's very obviously coercive control, and you questioning yourself, crying, apologising and going out of your way to please him suggests he has been gradually 'training' you for a while. Run and don't look back.

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