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why is he doing this?

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wishingforhappiness · 20/02/2011 17:24

First time post by long time lurker so please bear with me.

Have been with my DPfor 5 months. He is absolutely lovely most of the time. Says he loves me often and that he thinks the world of me ( very different to how exH was)

We spend a lot of time together as we are both single parents.

The problem is we have split a few times during the 5 months over really silly things which have escalated.

All couples have arguments but with him it is always over. He doesn't even argue, just goes stony faced and wont talk if I am with him, or puts the phone down and wont speak if we are on the phone.

Last time( Jan) he also sent abusive texts after he had been drinking. we then didnt have any contact for about 5 days when he sent me an email to tell me that he was thinking of moving away, but wouldnt go if I wanted him to stay.

He then sent a message to me through his mum to say he wanted to apologise so I ended up ringing him.
We were on the phone ages, he sounded almost suicidal and had been drinking.
Tis resulted in him asking if we could see each other again, and I said I would let him know after I had tried to sort things in my head later in the week.

He then started sending emails saying he thought the world of me,couldnt bear to think of loosing me, etc.
We got back together and things have been great..... until yesterday when it all started again.
I said something ( not nasty- just something he didnt agree with me on ) and he put the phone down.

He sent a few texts saying I didnt trust him ( not true- I do )
Now he wont speak to me and I'm devasted.
I love him to bits but why is he treating me like this?
( I know he has been let down badly in the past)
Sorry this is so long, its hard to explain.
What shall I do?

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lagrandissima · 22/02/2011 21:04

Glad you are feeling more in control. I second the advice to block him on FB, block his texts (or delete without reading) and call your phone provider to have calls from him blocked.

There are nice men out there, but honestly, focus on you and your kids for a while. Find out what you like doing, read about stuff you've always been interested in, cook for yourself, chose films you want to see, rebuild relationships with friends and family, dress for yourself, feel good about yourself. Forget about relationships and guys for a while - it's the best way to put yourself and your kids back in the centre of your lives. Only then are you really able to know what you want and need from a relationship.

Be strong. Everyone here has said he sounds like a 'merchant banker'. Just be glad you haven't wasted years on this destructive relationship.

wileycoyote · 22/02/2011 22:54

Good for you - stay strong!

SpringchickenGoldBrass · 23/02/2011 09:52

Stay strong indeed and remember MN is here when you need support. I notice you say there are 'rumours' of him having been abusive in the past.
Oh what a surprise - his behaviour to you has been fairly textbook.
Unfortunately, he may now bcome even more abusive to you and stalk you: if he does, send him either a text or an email to say 'This relationship is over. Do not contact me or make any attempt to contact me again.' Then save any furthe texts/emails and at the first sign of a threat report him to the police.
THis man is abusive that means he's unreasonable and there is no point hoping for an abusive knob suddenly to start acting like a human being.

Monty27 · 23/02/2011 11:05

WFH - he's finding reasons to contact you. Don't respond. He'll suck you back in.

I'm almost 4 months in from making the break from mine (it lasted many years) and it is hard. But these men don't deserve good women. I'm pleased for you that you are making this stand early on.

I hope you're ok. Be strong. :)

wishingforhappiness · 23/02/2011 20:30

Would just like to say that I'm so grateful for all your kind words and support :)

I'm trying not to think about it too much if I can help it although its hard

Being kept busy by poorly Dcs at the moment- typical half-term and now they have passed their germs onto me Sad

Will probably not be back on too much as I want to move on from him and received some great advice but will always be grateful to you all for helping me in my hour of need :)

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