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Dark clouds on horizon?

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FirstlyANameChange · 14/07/2014 20:57

So, only been seeing this guy for a year and a bit. We click very well, he makes me feel great when I'm around him, tells me I'm beautiful, and smart and all of that.
But, I had to have an emergency hysterectomy after a previous miscarriage (with ex-partner), and DP wants kids of his own very badly. When I first told him (after a couple of months because it's weird thing to say on a first date), he acted like I'd tricked him. But we got over it and moved on. He's pushing me to find out about surrogacy (he doesn't want to adopt), even though he's saying he doesn't much like it as an option. He says "if things work out between us" all the time with regards any future plans, and I'm starting to get gut-clenching feelings. It took me a long time to accept what happened, and I'm feeling that he's going to dump me for not being able to have his kids. I love him, but is it maybe best to cut and run, because I know to be dumped for that reason will break me. Or maybe I'm just being overly-pessimistic?

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FirstlyANameChange · 29/07/2014 19:51

He didn't directly break my arm. Not making excuses for him, he was being very shouty and horrible and getting all up close to me. He's very strong (does boxing in the gym and weight lifting). I'm not even sure if he went to hit me or i thought he was going to but i dodged backwards and fell down a conveniently placed couple of stairs.
It was a wake up to see how nasty he could be when I finally said what he'd been doing was wrong. He has been very stressed lately, and his father was ill, but it was (cliche alert) like something just snapped and he started yelling. Horrible things too. I think after I fell and went all pale and fainty he came out of it, rang an ambulance and then just backed right off.
So I'm no wiser as to exactly what set him off, but I'll be watching in future. I shouldn't have agreed to meet up with him for a final break (ha). Again, something MNers warned me about.
DD today said she only liked him for my sake as she thought I should be happy :(

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RandomMess · 29/07/2014 20:05

Glad you are free of him now, think of it as an experience that will help improve your radar for the future!

FuckTheMagicDragon · 29/07/2014 20:08

Oh lord, I'm sorry about your arm. And he is resp

FuckTheMagicDragon · 29/07/2014 20:10

... Responsible. Of he hadn't frightened you, came towards you threateningly, you would not have backed away. It's worth a call to log it on 101 in case he contacts you again.

FirstlyANameChange · 29/07/2014 20:19

I don't think he will, but I have made a report. In a way, it's worth it (well, kind of), because I saw him really clearly, and I hadn't been 100% sure before that my instincts were right.
I feel crazy giddy atm though, like I've escaped something- laughed more, and been relaxed with DD. could be the pain meds

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KiwiJude · 29/07/2014 20:55

Eeek about the broken arm but great update otherwise. When I left my first marriage I felt liberated, so I get how you feel. Onwards! :)

CarryOnDancing · 29/07/2014 21:19

Just read all your thread as I didn't see your original post. The ending (minus the broken arm of course!) is amazing news! You made it out! Well done for following up it instincts and releasing your daughter too.

Enjoy your daughter Smile

myroomisatip · 29/07/2014 22:20

I am so glad you are okay... well, despite the broken arm!

Oh my word, why oh why are relationships so damn hard? It is a minefield!

Take care Flowers... and ... Wine

FirstlyANameChange · 29/07/2014 23:47

Indeed myroom I wish MN did a bloke screening service.
The only downside to how I feel now is I'm left doubting myself a little, how did I manage to get so weak/ not notice he was a git so quickly?
Still, on the positive side, I know I have great friends in RL and that this place delivers a good sharp reality shock when needed!
Def no dates til the cast is off, and possibly not for a good while after that. I think some mother-dd days are in order. :)

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