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Help with text to finally end relationship please?

54 replies

endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:00

I am feeling very angry, hurt and let down. Have just written a fantasy text to my stbxp. Does the following seem a little harsh? Opinions and suggestions please! (sort of lightheartedish)

'Ok so now I get it - you don't actually give a toss about me. It's what I suspected but today has confirmed all my doubts. Or perhaps this is my 'punishment' for not finding the crumbs of affection you give me enough? Even after everything you couldn't even bring yourself to say 'I love you' last night. Don't bother contacting me again (not that you would bother). I can do so much better, you sad emotionally stunted loser.'

If you ever get the chance to have a relationship again I would suggest;
A: The occasional compliment
B: Expressing some affection
C: Some foreplay

OP posts:
Shakey1500 · 01/04/2014 20:25

I'd definitely use Bof's suggestion.

It is direct and devil may care Grin Nowt emotionally invested and will leave him flummoxed with his pride well and truly dented at your blaze attitude.

HollaAtMeBaby · 01/04/2014 20:27

You're going to end a three year relationship by text? Extraordinary.

BOFtastic · 01/04/2014 20:33

It sounds like they've already had The Big Row, to be fair, Holla.

endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:35

Yes we've had the talk etc. This is a final straw situation.

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HowContraryMary · 01/04/2014 20:38

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nkf · 01/04/2014 20:39

Phone is okay surely. Maybe not. I suppose a quick coffee and an even quicker goodbye. Not sure. Am so out of touch. Text seems wrong though.

nkf · 01/04/2014 20:39

Unless of course there are very serious reasons. But if it was that - violence or something like that - I think I would just go non contact.

endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:44

Well maybe spineless but I was in a car accident today and i needed him and he hasn't even responded to my call or text so what would you do?

OP posts:
endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:44

I am ok - just very shaken up.

OP posts:
Shakey1500 · 01/04/2014 20:45

HowContrayMary

"Clearly you've spread for him"?? Is that a typo/auto correct?

BOFtastic · 01/04/2014 20:46

What a revolting post, HowContraryMary! Is that how you talk in real life?

Thattimeofyearagain · 01/04/2014 20:48

Oh, do fuck off contrary

Thattimeofyearagain · 01/04/2014 20:50

Actually op, you could use my above comment to contrary as your txt.
Hope your ok after your accident.

pictish · 01/04/2014 20:50

"Clearly you have spread for him"
You what? Ugh.

Agree with the others OP - keep it short and simple, and drama and whinge free.
Head up and shoulders back now. He is dismissed.

AnyFucker · 01/04/2014 20:52

"Clearly you've spread for him"

Huh ?

AnyFucker · 01/04/2014 20:53

OP, I do think you should call him. A quick moment to say "I have decided this isn't working for me, so I am ending it with no further discussion to be had. Goodbye"

pictish · 01/04/2014 20:53

Perhaps she fell into making his packed lunches? Wink

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 01/04/2014 20:54

You say you've had The Talk and today's incident was the last straw.

Why not wait until morning to get what you want to say clear.

After an accident there is often a delayed reaction. I hope you are all right is there someone you could stay with if you are worried you might have hurt yoursel?

endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:55

I did sometimes do toast for him in the morning Blush.

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pictish · 01/04/2014 20:55

Good advice. Save it for the morning when you are less impassioned.

BillyBanter · 01/04/2014 20:55
Grin
BOFtastic · 01/04/2014 20:56

Pictish Grin

endlessdrudgery · 01/04/2014 20:56

Thanks donkeys but I really am ok. I think I was in a bit of shock earlier but fine now.

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wigglylines · 01/04/2014 21:06

I don't see anything wrong with ending by text when you've been badly let down. When I was in a relationship with an abusive arsehole, I tried to end it to his face so many times, as that's the decent thing to do, right? But he twisted and manipulated me and it took years to get away from him. I should have just ended it by text, before I was too far in.

This guy sounds like an arse, you've already had the row, why not just send a text?

aegeansky · 01/04/2014 21:13

I think you should write down a fantasy text for your own use, as long and detailed as you like - but you're not going to send this one. This one is just to make you feel better.

The one you should send, as others have suggested, should be really short and emotionless. It has more impact and if you're serious about it being over, there has to be no possible come-back.

Something like this...

'This isn't working for me anymore. I'm out of this completely and don't wish to see you again. Please delete my number from your phone.'