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Feel like I've been hit by a bus

298 replies

rubyroux · 07/07/2015 08:13

So yesterday I got the 'we need to talk text'. I was out until half 8, texted him to come round. He said he'd fallen asleep and could he come tomorrow. No, I needed to talk to him so he came at about 9. Basically said he hadn't been feeling this was working and couldn't be 'arsed' with me anymore. I was doing that horrible silent crying and couldn't speak. After about an hour he said this was 'harder than he'd thought' (because apparently dumping your gf of 18 months is going to be easy) and that maybe we should reconsider. So I get another chance! But I'm not allowed to 'try too hard' it has to come naturally Hmm. He's off on a stag do this weekend (to somewhere that rhymes with shag-a-scruff) and I asked if he was planning on doing something when out there. He said no but that I'd be 'able to tell if he had when he got back'. So I have to analyse his behaviour when he comes back to see if he's cheated on me?

I feel sick, like I've been punched in the stomach. I don't want to break up, that's the last thing I want but I don't want all this shit either. I feel awful, couldn't sleep last night. Got up early and came to work and I've got about 15 mins before people start arriving. I look shit, my eyes are all red and I can't speak without crying. Does anyone have a grip to quickly give me?

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rubyroux · 07/07/2015 12:42

Ahh in the car with a heat. Front cover 'Caitlyn's stylish first week on the town... But WHO was her inspiration?' I MUST find out!

Thank you for four for being so nice. I haven't eaten since last night but have been nibbling on some almonds that I had on my desk and drinking tea/ water. My mum will be looking after me tonight, I feel bad for burdening her with more shit on an already difficult day. Hopefully I'll sleep, I'm exhausted!

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rubyroux · 07/07/2015 12:45

Oh what a wankstain, I've just received this. What a mind fuck. I've copied and pasted the text:

I think after seeing you last night all upset and after we'd talked and that maybe we should try sort of go back to basics do and see how things go do you know what I mean?! X

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KatieScarlettreregged · 07/07/2015 12:47

I'm glad you are going to get some mummy-love.
If you were my DD, I'd be feeding you your favourites, lighting the good candles, handing bawjaws his arse and tucking you up with 8 hrs of KUWTK.
(And of course Caits influence is Kim, who else?)

AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:48

don't fall for it !

YellowTulips · 07/07/2015 12:49

And the manipulation and head fuck starts now - sigh Hmm

Some blokes are so predictable....

Just ignore the fucker. Don't text back. Let him stew (preferably forever).

AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:49

by "go back to basics" he means that you stop making any "demands" on him and that you turn a blind eye to him getting sex elsewhere

Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 12:50

Wow.

Just wow.

What he actual fuck makes him think it's his decision to make?

Ruby you can do better. Seriously love, you deserve more than this opinionated, lying, wounding piece of shit. Ignore, ignore, ignore. Why would you want to stay with a creep like this?

AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:50

he is doing the relationship equivalent of shooting a BB gun at your feet and watching you dance

don't lower yourself

Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 12:51

Please listen to AF - the lass knows what she's talking about x

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 07/07/2015 12:51

Oh yes, 'back to basic', ie. re-set your relationship so that the 'time served' never happened thereby he is free to tentatively decide not to be exclusive with you perhaps? You're free to do the same but, he knows you won't and doesn't care if you would.

What a prince he is, I hope your mum can not-too-gently steer you, ruby, you sound as if you're wavering and that would be a waste of your grief and pain already spent.

rubyroux · 07/07/2015 12:53

Ahh thank you Katie, I shall demand the good candles tonight Grin

He's a knobsack isn't he AF and four? Wish I could shoot a BB gun at his testicles (if he has any)

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OnlyLovers · 07/07/2015 12:54

Block his number.

AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:54

arf

rubyroux · 07/07/2015 12:56

Thank you lying, I love my mum. I texted her this morning about what had happened last night and basically said he didn't want to be with me and she replied (copy and pasted) 'Are you too much for him? I.e too independent/intelligent? I wd tell him where to go!' She's put up with so much shit in her life, kind feel like I owe her not to be the same

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AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:57

Deary me, this stupid fuck just made the biggest mistake of his life

No sympathy though, it isn't your job to point out and forgive the error of his ways....perhaps he will treat the next one a bit better (don't count on it)

Greta28 · 07/07/2015 12:57

Its all about him isnt it!

He wants to reconsider, he wants to go back to basics, hes going on a stag do... why dont you block him (at least until he's back), call some of your gfs and organise a busy weekend together.

Men these daysAngry

Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 12:57

Why stop at a BB gun? Surely you could go for another weapon of choice if his testicles are the target? Grenade? Machine gun?

KatieScarlettreregged · 07/07/2015 12:57
Grin That's better. You are a Jo Malone candle. He is a well used IKEA tealight.
Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 12:58

I think I love your mum

AnyFucker · 07/07/2015 12:58

he doesn't get to drop you and then "reconsider"

fuck that

Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 12:58

Arf @Katie Grin

YellowTulips · 07/07/2015 12:59

Ohfour - I think that's a using sledgehammer to crack a nut Wink

Ohfourfoxache · 07/07/2015 13:00
Grin
magoria · 07/07/2015 13:01

Please get a complete set of STI tests and dont shags him again

wigglylines · 07/07/2015 13:03

Please, please don't waste your 20s with this guy.

I like to say I have no regrets, but it's not true really.

I really, really regret the wasted years and damage to my self-esteem from being in a relationship with a man who was no good for me.

It is not going to get better. I don't know where we get these feelings from that it'll all be OK if only he understood / things changed somehow, or that you are losing anything by walking away. It's bullshit!

He's not going to change, in fact he'll probably get worse. This is as good as it gets. You will lose nothing by walking away, but stand to lose a lot by staying - your self-esteem for a start.

LTB, please!