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New bf hasn't wished me happy Xmas

182 replies

Lonelyatxmas · 25/12/2016 18:37

We've been dating for about eight weeks. Had a bit of a blip when he found out I'd kissed someone else between our first and second date and he backed off after having initially come on strong.

I explained that it was a huge mistake and we got through it and are still seeing each other. I realised how much I like him and was massively relieved.

Had a lovely chat Thursday then I whatsapped him yesterday to wish him a happy Xmas but no reply. I'm a bit hurt. Should I forget about him?

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TokenGinger · 26/12/2016 22:37

What a shit text. Either ignore. Or message back and say well I'm sorry you had a bad Xmas, however, not hearing from the man who proclaims to love me made me feel pretty unspecial and kinda gave me a bad Christmas too. Hope your week gets better. Have a good week.

TurnipCake · 26/12/2016 23:08

Moving forward?

Fecking hell, this kiss is going to be the stick to beat you with forever more.

And 'spoiling Christmas' for you implies that he thinks he has the power to do just that. Feck off with that.

PandoNoPants · 27/12/2016 04:05

I don't usually reply to these threads (where so much good advice has been given already) but...damn! Something about this is giving me a knot in my stomach!!

Way too much drama so early on. It feels like he was trying to sweep you off your feet very quickly but then you committed a terrible crime because you kissed someone else after a date or two, before you were exclusive?! Could he be projecting a bit? My spidey senses tell me there could be someone else. However, its also 3am ish, I'm wide awake and on MN...I could be wrong!

In a nutshell though, id also be hurt if someone who "had secretly loved me for a year" didn't text at Christmas. Difficult day or not, it takes a few seconds to reply.

Something is very off here. Especially after that last reply. You don't need this a few weeks in!

Maverickismywingman · 27/12/2016 04:10

"Moving forward". You've been dating for 8 weeks.

Run like the wind

Kittencatkins123 · 27/12/2016 09:52

This all seems to be about his feelings - he loved you for a year, he was devastated when you snogged someone else (when not exclusive), he had to process your 'betrayal', he had to deal with a difficult Xmas, he has to find a way forward...

Any thoughtful, considerate caring person would find the time/'strength' to text you 'happy Xmas - things are tricky here but I'll talk to you later' (or just not mention them at all). Even when I've been stressed/depressed/anxious/struggling I've always been able to text someone I'm supposed to care about back. It's just basic manners, let alone basic empathy.

Have you had a chance to think about what YOU want, how he makes YOU feel, whether this is working for YOU and how HE would need to change for YOU to find a way forward? At the moment it's all about him and all on his terms. You need to explain that it doesn't work like that.

Alternatively you could save yourself the hassle and find someone kind, thoughtful, giving and straightforward.

I've been seeing someone the same length of time and we had our own little 'Christmas', swapped presents, had crackers, ate yummy food. We texted throughout Xmas day. It's not OTT, we haven't said I love you but we have planned trips for next year. Things can be straightforward, lovely and fun if you hold out for the right person, rather than try to fix someone, make things work or fit a square peg in a round hole.

Whatever you decide to do, you need to stick up for yourself and let him know his behaviour isn't acceptable or anything you're going to put up with.

Hermonie2016 · 27/12/2016 10:07

Please listen to everyone here, their experience and advice is most likely to be correct.Its really tough to end a short relationship when you like the person but it will save you so much pain later on.

I just wish I had listened to my gut instincts, if you are a good person you can tend to overlook and make excuses but please don't.
His text is dramatic and you really don't want that I'm your life.

Lonelyatxmas · 27/12/2016 13:26

Well, it's another day and the coward still hasn't done the decent thing. It's definitely over. I have no respect or desire to be in a relationship with someone like that.

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fallenempires · 27/12/2016 13:29

What's happened since the last text,did you reply?

Bubspub · 27/12/2016 13:30

He's shown he's true colours, you're well rid. Sorry about his timing though, what a twat. 💐 for you x X

Lonelyatxmas · 27/12/2016 13:40

Yes I did reply. Kept it light and dignified. Said that I looked forward to speaking soon. Of course I didn't really think that we would, he's much too much of a coward and probably feels relieved that he's got an out.

But I wanted to walk away knowing that I did everything in a civilised manner and with my head held up high.

Maybe one day he'll be ashamed maybe not. I'm past caring now and just want to get on with my life and hopefully meet someone much much better.

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Twiterati · 27/12/2016 13:48

I'm sorry but a man who can't even send a little text on Xmas day is not a man I would want in my life. To then send a text saying it's been difficult and he needs to think about things is just trying to excuse his behaviour. I would be telling him at this point to do one...if I hadn't done so already.

fallenempires · 27/12/2016 13:51

Good on you!!
At least it shows that you have manners & are civil,basic things in which he is lacking.
Now back to you...what have you planned for NY?!Xmas Smile

Hellooooitsme · 27/12/2016 13:52

Trying to find a way forward? Sounds ominous.

Yes you are right to leave it now.

Lilacpink40 · 27/12/2016 14:01

You have got rid of an emotional weight and are now free for a balanced relationship.

There's an OLD thread on MN, which gives support for all the rubbish that often comes with dating. A few men post on it too and it covers areas like 'ghosting', where someone appears very keen then slowly fades.

I'll try to post a link in a moment.

Lilacpink40 · 27/12/2016 14:04

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/2798242-Dating-thread-111-just-waiting

I've only been dating current man for month or so and I'm still re-reading the first page rules from this thread and deciding if I'm happy and want to continue. Hope it helps.

thatsnotmyusername · 27/12/2016 14:23

Hope you are okay op. What a shit Angry

BigApple11 · 27/12/2016 14:59

What a dick he is OP !

Lonelyatxmas · 27/12/2016 15:57

Thanks. I'm ok. Just disappointed really, there was a lot of things that we had in common and it was really fun while it lasted.

I think he did the classic pursue pursue pursue then "got scared" once I was actually into the relationship. Couldn't handle the real thing.

But it's good that I see him as the unreliable mummy's boy that he is really. Better now than later.

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springydaffs · 27/12/2016 15:59

Absolutely op.

Lonelyatxmas · 27/12/2016 16:05

I wonder if saying happy Xmas somehow meant to him that we had sealed the deal and now we had to get married or something. And so he ran a mile. Don't know if that's just my imagination but I sense a bit of that somewhere in the whole sequence of events.

Whereas to me it just meant wishing a happy Xmas to someone you're dating.

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Kittencatkins123 · 27/12/2016 16:40

You are seeing each other! It's totally normal to say happy Christmas! If he was normal, he'd have said it back.

It sounds like the issues started ages ago - he may have been into liking you from afar or the chase. Then when he got you his feelings changed (because he is emotionally retarded) and he pinned it all on you snogging someone else.

He's not worth wasting energy over. Leave him to stew and get out and have some fun!

BaDumShh · 27/12/2016 17:14

It sounds as though he put you on a pedestal when he was "in love" with you for a year, and built up this image of you as this perfect woman who would never do any wrong. Then when you kissed this other man (which we have established, you were totally at liberty to do due to not being exclusive with mummy's boy) you came crashing down off this pedestal that he'd built in his mind and were no longer "perfect."

tygr · 27/12/2016 17:17

Can I give an alternative perspective?

Christmas can be a very difficult time for some people. The way I read his text it sounds like he was feeling very down and felt like he would drag you down too if he contacted you.

Anyway, LTB on strangers' advice if that's what you want. Personally I would want to se my partner in person to find out what's going on before I decided what to do next.

Lonelyatxmas · 27/12/2016 17:53

I see what you mean tgyr. Thing is, I wasn't looking for a huge conversation or anything like that on Xmas day. Just a quick reply to my whatsapp happy Xmas.

Not sure how that would have brought me down TBH.

Its the lack of consideration for my feelings that bothers me. And I'm not sure I want to be in a long term relationship with someone who has bouts of selfishness.

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Kittencatkins123 · 27/12/2016 22:26

I think if it was simply an unanswered text or that text conversation in isolation that would be one thing, but it doesn't sound like this is the first time he has made you feel uncomfortable/bad/insecure?

Anyway good luck with it OP. Just make sure you stick up for yourself and deserve an open, happy, giving relationship.

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