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What would you do? Dating is exhausting....

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Bubblesandcake · 06/04/2018 19:39

Long story but I will keep it brief...
Met a guy 4/5 months ago. Single a VERY long time so it's all new to me. I question the level of my expectations. Maybe they're too high?!
I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but something doesn't feel right ( I could probably list you things but don't want to moan). I have ignored this feeling as I am sooooo out of practice when it comes to relationships. I just thought when I met someone, I would know, straight away and it would be easy. I would feel cared for. I spent a weekend away with him last weekend and I didn't feel excited. Should I feel excited? It's like he doesn't listen to me. It's like he's in his own little world. Everything is planned around him. He's a little selfish and I don't feel my feelings or ideas matter. Is that a man thing as my mum keeps telling me?
There's lots more leading up to this...
He has ignored me for 2 days as I said 10pm was too late to visit after his football game. To be honest I'm fed up of fitting in when it's convenient with him.
He thinks I have been distant since the weekend away. I probably have but I feel a little bit exhausted by his selfishness. So needed me time (plus my dc's are off for Easter, it's busy). His text to me was 'you dont want to see me then, no worries. You have been distant since the weekend, no worries I will go to the pub'.
This was 2 days ago. I didn't even reply.
What do I do now?

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Auldspinster · 06/04/2018 19:43

Ditch and move on, he sounds like an arse.

JennyHolzersGhost · 06/04/2018 19:44

A guy who makes you feel exhausted by his selfishness is not a guy who is worth your energy. Listen to your instincts. Move on.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 06/04/2018 19:44

Let him carry on his selfish ways elsewhere. He won't get any better, IMHO.

Dimael · 06/04/2018 19:44

I would trust your gut instincts on this one. They are telling you there is a problem. You don’t want him coming around late at night- I agree at that time it is just for a sleep over not quality time! I also don’t like silent treatment over arguments. I recently had this and we only made up if I made the effort with him usually apologising for things I didn’t do. Please don’t repeat my mistakes! Only for it to happen again and again and again!
4 months is early for your gut instincts to be telling you there are issues. I would text him and discuss the issue like adults and if he can’t then you have your answer.

Bubblesandcake · 06/04/2018 19:55

Even though I know it's probably not meant to be... I feel sad.
Do I just allow him to ignore me or do I say something along the lines of this isn't working out?

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Alison100199 · 06/04/2018 19:57

Tell him it's over and find someone kinder who you do feel at ease with. The sadness will pass.

Bubblesandcake · 06/04/2018 20:00

It's been 8 years of dating disasters....to come so close! Who knew dating would be this difficult eh!

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trojanpony · 06/04/2018 20:28

Cut and run.... when you meet the right person it is easy (promise)

Dimael · 06/04/2018 20:30

It hurts so much even when you know it’s the wrong relationship for you. I’m going through it now. I said goodbye to a man who didn’t treat me right and I am crying everyday but I was also crying everyday because of his tricks. I have been single for 7 years also.

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