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DP's obsession with me really stressing me out

84 replies

SmallMachine · 16/11/2011 14:11

DP is always going on about other men contacting me. On halloween I went out with friends which he went on and on and on about before I actually went out saying he wanted to come with me and why am I wearing that and why why why - anyway on this night out I bumped into an old college friend. Don't know him that well, never any romantic connection but a familiar face so obviously we talked and a photo of him "strangling" me (complete with zombie attire) appeared on facebook. Now DP goes on and on about this bloke, especially since the guy texted me afterwards saying he'd like to arrange a night out with a few people from college and has text me since then about silly stuff (old woman on train dancing etc) which he sends to everyone. DP is obsessed with him, calls him a tosser, says he hates him (has never met him) and that he doesn't want me going on a night out if this bloke is going!! so already I'm feeling that if I DO decide to go on this night out, I'm going to have to lie about who else is going because it's a damn site easier than telling DP this guy will be there.

He's also going on and on about my ex. I havn't seen my ex in over 4 years but he occasionally posts something stupid on my facebook wall - (eg. "look at this south park video, so funny lol" ) and again DP HATES my ex, wants to punch him, insists he wants to get back with me etc etc

Last weekend we went out with a group of his friends and he insists that ALL the blokes in the bars were "eyeing me up" and thats why he worried when I go out alone. I do not get "eyed up" more than any other average 30 year old!! He went off in a mood yesterday because I added a couple of his friends (one male, one female) to facebook afterwards (simply to see the photos from the night out but also because I and could well imagine myself being a part of this social circle as we all got on so well) but DP is now worried that I fancy this male friend and I found out today that straight after he discovered I'd added his friend, he tried to add my best friend to HIS facebook (who he briefly met once) presumably to make a point!! (me and friend just find it hilarious so he's made himself look a bit daft really!).

But in all seriousness it is REALLY stressing me out. He constantly goes on and on about it, second guesses everything I do, everything I wear, everything I say - has recently suggested that condoms are missing from my bedside table Hmm and gives me a hard time everytime I go out to the point where I'm starting to avoid going out as it's easier Sad A christmas do has been arranged and yesterday he went in a mood because he learnt that over blokes are going - because naturally I'll have to sleep with them all.

It's ok for other men to send the occasional text or facebook message isn't it?? It's ok for me to go out alone with friends and not expect a massive inquisition about it isn't it? This isn't right is it?

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SheepAreSuper · 16/11/2011 15:02

Get out. He sounds just like my XP.

He destroyed me. I couldn't go anywhere or do anything without being accused of something. I loved him, didn't want to lose him and I didn't know any better. By the end I couldn't even go shopping with friends, the gym or do overtime at work without either getting screamed at or completely ignored for days on end. I had no friends because people stopped inviting me out because I always made an excuse so's not to upset him.

He won't change. He will wear you down. He will try and distort you views and try to convince you that his behaviour is normal. It's not!

Don't waste your life. Please.

PatriciaHolm · 16/11/2011 15:05

There seems to be absolutely no reason why you should ever see this man again. In fact you could be going out this weekend (even, shock, having a conversation with a man!) unencumbered by this worry and pressure. Dump, now!

ButWhyIsTheGinGone · 16/11/2011 15:05

You are in the fantastic position of having no real ties with this bloke - cut all ties! It's just creepy and WEIRD to be this controlling and possessive!
He will probs take your finishing the relationship as absolute proof that you've been shagging all and sundry, but so what?

BearWith · 16/11/2011 15:17

Get the hell out, he sounds terrifyingly controlling and just plain angry. Shock Then get counselling to work out why you stayed with him for more than 5 seconds after he started exhibiting such mental behaviour.

Run run RUN. I can't stress this strongly enough. You've done nothing wrong, and he is just going to get worse. Seriously. Dump and run.

ItsMeAndMyPuppyNow · 16/11/2011 15:31

Then get counselling to work out why you stayed with him for more than 5 seconds after he started exhibiting such mental behaviour.

Seconded. It's sadly all too common to keep repeating the same destructive patterns in romantic relationships until we stop, take a good look at ourselves, and figure out what we're doing and why we're doing it, when we enter & stay in dysfunctional relationships.

IAmAnEAGetMeOuttaHere · 16/11/2011 15:36

You sound like a really nice, well-adjusted, fun, likeable person. What on earth are you doing with this twat?

Proudnscary · 16/11/2011 15:36

This sounds very familiar to me too Penguins, someone with a different name but similar presentation and wording posted twice a few weeks ago.

Anyway, OP, if that was or wasn't you and this is or isn't the same guy, the red flags are popping up and waving frantically all over the place. Obviously you must finish this immediately!

Ponyclubmum · 16/11/2011 15:38

Hmm, are you dating my ex? Sounds ever so familiar. Get out. Get out now before you lose your friends, your independence, your confidence. You don't deserve to be treated like this - he's controlling you.

Redrubyblue · 16/11/2011 15:43

I think I agree with all the people that said words to the effect of;

DUMP HIM NOW not tomorrow or next week or after Christmas but NOW and delete all his numbers, e-mail addresses, block him on Facebook and do not take any calls from him. This situation will only get worse.

TheButterflyEffect · 16/11/2011 15:45

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Redrubyblue · 16/11/2011 15:49

And also Small tell him in no uncertain terms why you are finishing the relationship. Leave him in no doubt that he has a problem with trust, he is controlling and he made you very unhappy. Leave the emotional baggage with him and walk away.

Pakdooik · 16/11/2011 15:58

Machine Just adding my voice to those saying have nothing more to do with this controlling man. You are worth more.

vixsatis · 16/11/2011 15:59

Another voice in the chorus. Get out while you can. This will only get worse

Jux · 16/11/2011 16:02

Please dump immediately. Tis will get worse and worse and what will happen is that you'll be so worn down you will

Stop going out (much easier not to) - you are almost there already aren't you?
Stop seeing your female friends ( he will hate them and it be easier not to see them)
Stop seeingmyour family ( he will hate them admit will be easier not to)

Does he do things which you're a bit Hmmabout but if you talk to him about them it turns out that it's your fault he does them and therefore only you can stop these things from happening by doing what he wants youmto do?

There is nothing good in continuing with this relationship. Go on that night out with that guy younger in college with. Have fun. Dump the 'd'p.

KatieScarlett2833 · 16/11/2011 16:04

Dump him now.

Floggingmolly · 16/11/2011 16:07

Run for the hills and don't look back. That's what I'd do.

member · 16/11/2011 16:13

Obviously we only hear part of the story but even if he has got positive attributes, he sounds horribly controlling. Imagine if you did move in together (which is a step on from where you are but a logical progression) - get out while there are no financial/contractual or children to consider!

Jux · 16/11/2011 16:18

My earlier post makes little sense due to the delightful auto-correct facility in my iPad. The gist of it is

DUMP HIM NOW WHILE YOU CAN

SolidGoldVampireBat · 16/11/2011 16:22

Yet another voice saying 'dump him.' And if he gets remotely troublesome, tell him the police will be involved if he doesn't leave you alone. And if it becomes necessary, involve them.
He may well fuck off when told to, and content himself with crying in his beer down some pub full of other inadequate woman-haters, but (as sometimes women are worried about dumping abusive wankers because the wanker threatens to stalk and harass them, or begins to do so) remember that he has no entitlement to a relationship with you of any kind, and there are laws in place to keep him right out of your life.

Redrubyblue · 16/11/2011 16:24

Or we can skip ahead a few months when he will possibly turn violent if you dare to 'disobey' him. The slap he deals you will 'be your fault for upsetting him'.

[voice of bitter experience]

wannaBe · 16/11/2011 16:24

I'm not normally of the "leave the bastard" school of thought, but...

get rid.

AnyFucker · 16/11/2011 16:33

bin this inadequate tosser

god, who could live like that ?

dreamingbohemian · 16/11/2011 16:44

You said you broke up with him earlier -- why did you get back together?

What is stopping you from calling him right now and telling him it's over?

There is no question you need to dump him. The only question is why you haven't already.

snuffaluffagus · 16/11/2011 16:47

urg god how exhausting. Get rid and you'll be a whole lot happier! Imagine going out with someone independent and fun! Someone who gets on with ALL your mates (male or female) and let's you be yourself.. not this loser!