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It's happened again

92 replies

TealLove · 15/08/2016 10:31

I wrote a thread before about a guy I had been seeing v casually but had a v intense connection with. He left for Another country for a course for the rest of the summer and completely cut me off in a way that was pretty hurtful. I wasn't expecting it and his messages started to sound like a different person.
The advice I got was to cut him off and delete him so I did.
Then last week he got in touch again, heartfelt and apologetic about how he'd been and v contrite. I was v low key and just said not to worry about it and he promised he'd make it up to me. Full of recognition about our connection and how he'd messed it up.. And that he really wants to see me when he gets back. I felt so much better and we started talking again.

Now he's kind of done it again. He's cut off and it's honestly affecting my mental health. It's like when I come forward and open up again he cuts me off. But he was the one opening it up again! I'm so confused I'm not sure I'm making any sense.

This has really affected me. He really affected me, some of the things he said and how we was with me. He meat something to me and he knows it. I've let him walk all over me.

I'm just writing it down. I honestly feel depressed about this experience and I'm fighting counting down these 2 weeks until he's back. I hate it.

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greedygorb · 16/08/2016 12:52

Ok. Here's the hard lesson. He didn't meany any of it. He doesn't mean any of it. He does it to feed his ego. Men like him do this because it works. He will always be the same. He's probably been doing it to other women at the same time. He's a waste of space. Of course you didn't see it coming, noone does and you will probably meet more like him. Next time however you walk away when they start playing games. If they're playing games they are dickheads and there's no future in it. You need to turn your upset into anger. How dare he treat you like this! Just repeat ad nauseam until you believe it.

StillDrSethHazlittMD · 16/08/2016 13:05

OP you said "Find it so hard to be happy myself. I'm so lonely Jess and I have needs. I don't want anything serious even! Just someone I fancy who is kind."

I could have written this (although I'm a man). Been single six years. I have friends but almost no family and it's not the same. I am astonishingly lonely although you'd never know it from outside; everyone thinks I am as happy as I have always been (bar one or two friends who I have confided in). I have been in the depths of despair over it. But despite all that, if I was lucky enough to even date someone casually, I wouldn't put up with any shit. The first person I dated after my LTR split messed me around. She only did it the once. No matter how lonely I am, I am worth being treated with respect. So are you.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 16/08/2016 13:27

seth great post. Loneliness doesn't have to equal 'settling'. I miss having a partner, I miss having someone to cuddle up to, and I hate the 3am moments! One of the great(?) things about MN is that it does remind you that there are many, many ways to be mistreated in a relationship, and sometimes not having someone fuck about with your mental health is the pay-off for feeling lonely. Not a great pay-off, but still... Smile

AnyFucker · 16/08/2016 15:46

You two should swop numbers. ..

StillDrSethHazlittMD · 16/08/2016 15:48

I'm still waiting for the day when you decide to make an honest man of me, AF Wink

AnyFucker · 16/08/2016 17:05
Smile
AnyFucker · 16/08/2016 17:07

I know this isn't exactly a knocking shop but it would be nice if some folks got together.

I wonder if it has ever happened and it worked out?

I know of a couple of times. And they were a bit of a disaster.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 16/08/2016 17:14

Seriously considering starting a thread called 'AIBU to suggest AnyFucker and StillDrSethHazlittMD get a room?' Wink

AnyFucker · 16/08/2016 17:24
Smile
Hissy · 16/08/2016 17:34

I can see it now... New dating site sweeps the world...

AnyFuckerForADate™

I was going to suggest PlentyOfFuckers... But that's reserved already... 😂

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 16/08/2016 17:36

IT might sort of, accidentally be, er, up..... In 'relationships'. Am trying to get it moved to AIBU... Post away, chaps. I won't look.

AndTheBandPlayedOn · 16/08/2016 17:47

Teal , the awesome compliments campaign is called "lip service" . It is an insincere script to flatter you. Usually to get in your knickers. But as you are blocking him before DTD then in my book you win! 🏆

The push me-pull me is a time management device to keep his
harem social calendar thriving.

Find happiness within yourself. It really is too much of a burden to expect it from anyone else.

TealLove · 16/08/2016 22:14

Thanks so much for the advice.
I'll never understand why he did what he did.
But yes I have blocked and deleted and I won't ever speak to him again I know that now.
I've had a wobbly day but hopefully I'll feel better again soon.

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AnyFucker · 16/08/2016 22:56

Come join us on the other thread, Teal Flowers

something2say · 17/08/2016 07:11

This is one of those times when you listen to what they say about themselves.

I'm an asshole......really mate?

Hard to do, but in hindsight yes he is an asshole! I should think he will go around behaving like this to lots of people, thinking he can mess with their lives and hearts nd then just say oh sorry, I'm a shit person and come back for more.

Also OP....lake care of your heart!!! You've had a hard time, you have to look after yourself. First sign of trouble, off you fuck. Listen, no man is going to take care of you the way you will take care of your self because you are the only person who knows what you really want and need. Don't project that onto others who really don't have your best interests at heart. X

TealLove · 17/08/2016 19:54

Thanks so much xx what other thread sorry?

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AnyFucker · 17/08/2016 20:00

here

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