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New guy - am I being paranoid or are these red flags?

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m0use11 · 30/09/2017 19:15

I met a guy online two weeks ago. On our first date we seemed to click and I do really like him. Saw him again during the week and then last weekend we spent the full weekend together. I stayed over twice this week and am seeing him all this of this weekend.

It's moving quicker than previous relationships I've had and I'm feeling a bit rushed. I'm not sure if this is just a sign that there's a real connection or if I should be feeling uncomfortable? There's a couple of things that have made me a tiny bit unsure but I don't know if I'm being sill.

Tonight I'm off out for a few drinks with friends, preplanned. He was really insistent that he took me out and then that I stayed over at his rather than going back to mine later. This is nice but I now feel under a bit of pressure not to stay out late or get too drunk.

He hasn't yet been to my house and doesn't seem keen on staying round. I have a nice flat and a considerate housemate who I'm sure would go out and give us our own space, so this isn't an issue. He seems really keen for us to 'make house' - This is to the extent where he has starting washing my clothes and buying toiletries when I insisted I needed go home.

He says that all his previous exes have cheated on him or hurt him. This I can believe but I do quite often read this can be a red flag?

He was really insistent on talking about our past exes. My last boyfriend hurt me really badly and I don't want to discuss it but he kept pushing and pushing until I got upset. He apologised but I'm embarrassed.

He does seem to be available all the time. This was a bit of a refreshing change from a lot of men who tend to be busy with work, friends etc most of the weekends but he is always free.

I'm sure I'm just being silly but just wanted to get other opinions?

OP posts:
AndersArms · 01/10/2017 21:38

Listen to your gut OP. He sounds waaaaaaaaaay too overinvested and controlling.

Run a mile.

MsPavlichenko · 01/10/2017 21:39

You don't need any other signs. He is controlling you already. Please do some further reading into this type of manipulation.

C0untDucku1a · 01/10/2017 21:42

This is so painful to read. Like the opening chapter of a book and you can see whEre it is heading but cant do anything to stop
It.

Doublemint · 01/10/2017 21:42

Listen to what posters are writing OP. This guy is bad news. He is not the one for you.

tigerfly · 01/10/2017 21:45

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Madeyemoodysmum · 01/10/2017 21:46

I hoping this is a wind up thread cos if it isn't I'm seriously worried for the op

You are young Plenty more decent men out there. This man is controlling
Nice men dont do this.

Nice men want you to have a life of your own and fun with friends. They don't turn up on yr nights out and whisk you off.

If you carry on you won't have any nights out for much longer.

Stand up to him and test his reaction
If he is a nice as you claim all will be well If not then you have your answer.

runningintothelight · 01/10/2017 21:55

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SilverySurfer · 01/10/2017 21:58

How very depressing. I'm not sure why you posted on here asking our opinion of him at all. Obviously you don't believe any of us - that's your choice but I predict a succession of men who will shit on you and treat you badly, until you somehow get some sense of self worth and self respect. You're in for a lot of pain unless you do and I wish you well.

I can't read this thread any more.

SparklingRaspberry · 01/10/2017 22:01

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Lorddenning1 · 01/10/2017 22:02

Definitely @SparklingRaspberry

LilaoftheGreenwood · 01/10/2017 22:06

Phew!

Lorddenning1 · 01/10/2017 22:11

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Worriedobsessive · 01/10/2017 22:22

Chilling.

JamOrCreamFirst · 01/10/2017 22:24

Yeah, ok.

m0use11 · 01/10/2017 22:25

Not a troll - I post here but I have name changed. Just trying to get my head around this.

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Theycalledmethewildrose · 01/10/2017 22:30

I'm out too.

Stay safe OP.

RunRabbitRunRabbit · 01/10/2017 22:31

He gets what he wants all the time. Try saying no and following through.

newjobblewobble · 01/10/2017 22:33

How did it come about that you left your friend and went to a bar with him alone?

TemptressofWaikiki · 01/10/2017 22:40

Ok, I scoffed at the suggestion a bit but now agree - you do seem to love the drama and attention. You posted with an inkling of something being wrong with this new guy and apparently shown some common sense to be at least concerned enough to post. Then armed with so much collective, unanimous wisdom and great advice, you appear to have dropped at least 50 IQ points. That doesn’t make sense! I feel like I am reading some hypothetical text book scenario now, as surely no one could be this dumb…? I’m out too.

ClaraMumsnet · 01/10/2017 22:43

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CoyoteCafe · 01/10/2017 22:47

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MrsHathaway · 01/10/2017 22:52

I know this is frustrating, but never ever let God, you almost deserve it trickle out of your fingers ever again.

Timetobookaholiday · 01/10/2017 22:54

I so wish mn was around when I was younger, I could have posted this thread.

But also would I have listened, did I listen to my friends no..but then red flags was not a thing people knew about, but OP you asked about red flags, you know what they are..please listen to everyone..

Might not have saved me..but better forewarned than being in complete ignorance..but you know all the signs..please walk away now.

Worriedobsessive · 01/10/2017 23:06

Can your boyfriend see this thread OP?

ManchesterGin · 01/10/2017 23:27

Please listen.
Don't get trapped.