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why does he act so cruelly :(

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kelell17 · 28/10/2014 01:05

hi ladies I'm new on here but any advice or just nice people to talk to would be greatly appreciated :)
ive been with my boyfriend for a yr or so now and things were very up and down for a long while due to constant stress his ex/mother of his child causes him but the past couple of months I really felt like we had come out the other side a bit and id become of some importance to him for more than just listening for hours to his problems....anyway recently ive been quite ill and in and out of docs/hospital for tests and scans and he hasnt been supportive at all....I do get the occasional sorry ur poorly babe hope u feel better soon but quickly gets very impatient if I get upset or am worrying and gets annoyed with me/tells me to chill out/ ignores calls and messages etc..
I know everyones going to say dump him but I just wondered why he acts like this....dont get me wrong when I'm all happy clappy things are fine between us and we have such a laugh but its like the only emotion I'm allowed to have without annoying him is bouncing off the walls happiness which isnt practical 100% of the time especially when I'm really worried what's wrong with my health....I wish he would just show he cared :( maybe my stress is too much on top of his own n thats y he only wants to talk if I'm chirpy...or listening to him moan....I dont really want to break up with him and have tried to tell him how this makes me feel many times but that just makes him annoyed n I get the obligatory "chill out ffs" or can we not talk about this I dont wanna argue....
any other ideas greatly appreciated as sick of going to bed worrying or upset about this
thanks in advance :)

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kelell17 · 28/10/2014 19:09

oh yeah loads of uses he's spoilt rotten by me tbh ( not money wise tho ) but affection, care, support, looking after him etc....I like doing all this don't get me wrong but it seems so unfair I don't get it back....He often jokes when I mention how looked after he is that he wears the trousers in this relationship...all jokey n that but maybe hes not really kidding and I'm just reinforcing this view that he can act how he wants n I'm still there....
im not sure I'm ready to finish it today ( I know that sounds daft ) but wish I could shock him into seeing how thoughtlessly he treats me n for him to worry ill go....met my friends new boyf today n was telling mine how he seems like a really nice bloke n treats her really well....he got all defensive going are u trying to say I don't treat you well?!?!!!!

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trackrBird · 28/10/2014 19:10

No, he doesn't love you, he loves himself. He regards you as something to enhance his life rather than someone to care about.

That's why he's short with you when you're unwell, or not bouncing with delight and happiness. You've stopped entertaining him and started wanting reciprocation. Boring! (He thinks)

You can see why his ex might be not be friendly towards him, can't you.

trackrBird · 28/10/2014 19:12

X post.... no, he's not joking, he's telling you how he sees it.
I'm afraid you won't shock him into seeing how badly he treats you either.

HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 28/10/2014 19:15

He's not kidding.

Bogeyface · 28/10/2014 19:17

wish I could shock him into seeing how thoughtlessly he treats me

He already knows, he wont be shocked just pissed off that he is losing his whipping boy.

he got all defensive going are u trying to say I don't treat you well?!?!!!!

Of course he got defensive, he knows he doesnt treat you well and his anger is actually fear that you will realise this and dump him.

So do it. Teach him a lesson!

HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 28/10/2014 19:18

Don't worry about not being ready to finish it right now. No one is trying to push you into that today. Feel free to carry on posting. This is your life after all.

There is nothing you can do to "shock" him into being a decent person. he doesn't want to be...there is too much gratification for him to treat you like he does. Like you said, when he senses he's pushed you too far, he acts nicey nicey to pull you back

Push/pull/push/pull

OldLadyKnowsBeelzebub · 28/10/2014 19:29

We know you don't want to drop him today; you've invested a lot emotionally in this relationship and it's hard to see when the time is right to cut your losses. You want your investment to give you a return, you want him to be a nice bloke really. That's fine, you'll know for yourself when it's time.

But something made you seek us out in the small hours.

DonkeysDoRideBroomsticks · 28/10/2014 19:58

I'm sorry OP but being with someone whom you liked dating earlier on is no guarantee he is someone who is worthy of a relationship.It shouldn't be this much hard work.

FunkyBoldRibena · 28/10/2014 20:12

Investing time in a relationship isn't like money - you don't get slightly more interest if you close your account a day later!

He has shown that he doesn't give a toss; but it's up to you how much longer you carry on the charade.

kelell17 · 28/10/2014 22:41

I know ur all right ... honestly I do its just having the strength to do it...I'm in so much pain physically wise I dont have the energy to argue I just want him to be here n just to give me a hug would mean the world...ive sent him a msg to the same effect...he hasnt replied...even tho hes online on whatssap :( x

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HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 28/10/2014 22:45

Oh love, please keep your dignity. No man should be able to bring you so low. You are worth more than the crumbs from his table, please stop begging now.

kelell17 · 28/10/2014 22:47

ok :( didnt realise I was being undignified....Ive got to the point where I have to say exactly what I want to him else I get nowhere as he doesnt read signs....tbh I dont get far when I do say either tho hence ignoring msg while chatying away to someone on whatssap :( x

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OldLadyKnowsBeelzebub · 28/10/2014 23:00

He can't give you a much clearer message, can he? I'm sorry you're hurting so much. :(

JuxtheDaemonVampire · 28/10/2014 23:17

Oh kelell, he doesn't give 2 hoots about you. You could be anyone, a robot - better if you were a robot actually, as you wouldn't ever bother him with needs of your own, let alone wants of your own!

Dump him, love. You'll meet someone else once he's out of the picture. You've only known him a year and you're already well along in the training, worrying about how make sure you don't annoy him by telling him your true feelings.

Get rid before you get too tangled up with him.

kelell17 · 29/10/2014 00:04

thank u ladies for all your advice .... I havent really got many friends in the area n no one to talk to so does help....been in tears most of the night due to health problems but trying to keep smiling x

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kelell17 · 29/10/2014 00:09

does anyone on here direct message? / chat on the phone? .... Not straight away obviously but its always nice to have more friends...I moved away from most of mine...I can be a good listener too even tho I must sound like a whinger on here! lol x

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Bogeyface · 29/10/2014 01:21

Whereabouts are you in the UK? There are LOADS of us MNers, I bet there is at least one of us local to you that could be a RL friend :)

kelell17 · 29/10/2014 01:37

I live in Staffordshire x

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Frogisatwat · 29/10/2014 02:17

Grrr. just typed a long post. . And lost it..Get onto the baggage reclaim website this minute. Fits in with every bit of good advice posted upthread. Its easy to find but I can't do links
You deserve better.

Frogisatwat · 29/10/2014 02:18

Just Google 'baggage reclaim'

HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 29/10/2014 07:46

Op, have you checked on the MN local pages to see if there is a group near you ?

maryberryisace · 29/10/2014 07:59

Not in the same position re illness, sending you Flowers

But know exactly what you mean with the other things you describe, even down to the length of the relationship. That sick feeling when the phone isn't answered or the usual text doesn't arrive and the constant wracking my brain to think what I did or said that was wrong.

I know I've modified my behaviour to keep things on an even keel, I hide negative emotions because when he's happy and I'm happy things are great

I feel sad because I'm letting myself down, but I can't change and I can't leave him.

So I've no advice for you, just sending lots of (((hugs))) because I know just how you feel x

FYCandTheGhostsOfNagsPast · 29/10/2014 08:25

This is all so sad to read :(

I married my selfish arse. It was as you describe, I'd stay up all night listening to his problems and get the complete cold shoulder when I was upset.

As time went by his lack of care became active abuse.

I remember one conversation towards the end when I finally said, "all you want is the good times! You don't want a partner at all." He grinned and agreed :( that was who I was supposed to be. Someone to give, not someone with my own needs, wants, wishes and desires.

He didn't actually ever see me as an equal. I was just a thing to service him however he needed me.

And I'd have said "but things are great when we're all happy". But that's not a relationship. we were only happy if I asked for nothing.

It nearly finished me off. I gave him everything I was. It would never be enough.

Luckily (with MN's help) I left.

And you know what? I have a new dh :) it was the most amazing feeling in the world when he wanted to hear my problems. He encouraged me to talk and share, and for every bit of support I gave him, he gave it all back.

What you have is not normal. It's not how a relationship should be. You should be in the honeymoon period. It only gets harder from here on in.

Tell him that you have had enough of being supportive and getting nothing back and that you don't want to see him ever again. He will show you how loving and supportive he is capable of being. But you know what? All that tells you is he could have been doing it all along, he chose not to. Words mean nothing. Actions are everything. He will spend a short time being who you want him to be to reel you back in. You know who he really is. Don't fall for more lies!

There are lovely men out there. Don't waste your time on a horrible one. Being alone is better than being actively hurt and ignored.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 29/10/2014 08:30

no maryberryisace

Leaving is scary, staying within this is far worse and will only serve to lower your already low self worth.

You are wrong and you can leave him, you still have a choice here re him. No obstacle to leave is actually insurmountable although it may appear to be.

Better to be apart and happier than to be miserable as you are now.

kelell17 · 29/10/2014 10:42

ive gone to work but sat crying at my desk so think I need to go home....I feel so scared with what's up with me health wise and so gutted that even after all my support Im not even offered a hug from him ... actually be says he will at the weekend but won't have time before then :(
sorry for moaning ladies

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