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This is offensive isn't it?

86 replies

theodorgeisel · 06/01/2018 03:33

Hello all. This my first ever post. Didn't know whether to start a new thread or add to another.

I am furious with the message I got from my 'lover/boyfriend/friendwithbenefits'. We had discussed a week ago about going out for dinner this evening. We're both busy, so texting is always sporadic and un-gushy. He's also my ex-boss and I've known him for 15 years but the relationship is new. He can be a bit of a grump. Here goes:

We messaged yesterday, he asked if we were still on for our date, I said yes, are we still thinking of going out or are you wanting to to stay in? He said 'in then out, out then in whatever'. I thought 'okaaaay, romantic or what' but replied 'great'. Fast forward to today, I get a message at lunch saying (not asking): "See you at 7 at yours. Would it be possible to have clean sheets? Channelling my inner German so hope that is not too blunt a persona."

I was taken aback and felt it was a bit rude, perfunctory and lacking in any attempt to woo me. My reply was 'Yes, too blunt to be honest. Sheets clean yesterday but as you know I share my bed with my 6 years old and 3 year old so I do my best. No mention of dinner. Sounds like you're coming round for a shag. Let's take a raincheck'.

Am I being a dick or is he?

Thanks laydees!

OP posts:
FrancinePefko · 06/01/2018 07:04

His next text was:
Vee heff vays of making you get clean sheets...

Cantuccit · 06/01/2018 07:14

@AstridWhite

Also, please don't have random casual relationships or FWB type scenarios in your own home while your young children there. Its not a pleasant way to grow up and they WILL hate it and resent you for it.

I thought her ex must have the kids. Not sure it's fair to assume OP is shagging this man with her small kids in the house.

DameXanaduBramble · 06/01/2018 07:15

Why are you allowing him to speak to you like this? Good for you for your reply but he’d have been gone after the first ‘in out whatever’ comment.

Shoxfordian · 06/01/2018 07:15

He's an arse

Don't let him near your sheets, clean or otherwise, again

Wishingandwaiting · 06/01/2018 07:17

I like your reply.

However I don’t criticise him either. You think it’s rude because it offended you. But objectively speaking I don’t think it is.

Wishingandwaiting · 06/01/2018 07:18

I’d be bloody mortified though!!

FrancinePefko · 06/01/2018 07:21

You vill komply viz my "requests" !

Battleax · 06/01/2018 07:23

Okay Francine, we heard you the first time.

MultiGrey · 06/01/2018 07:26

Yeah regardless of relationship status he was rude

FrancinePefko · 06/01/2018 07:34
Blush
Battleax · 06/01/2018 07:37

Nazis aren't that funny to everyone, mate, you know?

FrancinePefko · 06/01/2018 07:41

Alles klar vielen dank

Ghostontoast · 06/01/2018 07:42

Have you ever been to his place?

Fairylea · 06/01/2018 07:45

Wow what a catch. Confused

Battleax · 06/01/2018 07:48

Keine Ursache

Bluedoglead · 06/01/2018 07:48

Is he a fuck buddy or a lover or a boyfriend?

Because the three are different things.

Fuck buddy - clean sheets

Lover - he books the hotel and the rose petals and the hotel does the clean sheets

Boyfriend - he doesn’t like it he changes the sheets

DownTownAbbey · 06/01/2018 08:05

Whatever his status I'd find my ardour cooling.

Shouldileavethedogs · 06/01/2018 08:16

Raise your expectations. Why would you want a fwb then be offended he wanted a shag. Why would anyone want a fwb. Have some self respect.

Bluedoglead · 06/01/2018 08:18

I had a fwb because I wanted a shag and a snog just just a vibe. Nothing to do with lack of self respect.

Fairylea · 06/01/2018 08:21

It’s fine to have a fwb. Not everyone wants a full blown relationship. But he is still a cheeky sod.

Bluedoglead · 06/01/2018 08:22

*not just a vibe

hesterton · 06/01/2018 08:23

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

blue2014 · 06/01/2018 08:24

Sorry - I co sleep with my kid too. I probably wouldn't want to shag in the same bedding either.

I really don't get why you're surprised that your FWB might just want to shag.

Squeegle · 06/01/2018 08:31

Downton Grin

lynmilne65 · 06/01/2018 08:36

Francine
😘