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I was doing so well until he said this, why?

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LittleMe2018 · 02/06/2018 23:39

Hi,
I have been split from my partner now a month or two and we are still living in the same house until it sells which its going on the market as soon as.

I have had to resort to email communication with him and not to talk to him as its too raw and emotional for me and I find we row, or I feel upset or he says something to upset me and on it goes. With this rule of no contact with him and not talking it does make me stronger and focused like I can pretty much work on anything. I have become fitter, gone on dates, work is taking off and enjoying my friends and family more. I feel good.....well I feel like I am making progress in a slow way.

We both ended the relationship due to too many arguments, I wanted to fix things but he ended up not wanting to and felt like enough was enough and ok I felt it was best as exes to let go and not talk which is like the 30 day no talking rule. I can see why people block them on Facebook, whatsaap and the likes it does work and help.

He says to me he hasnt got closure from me, I was like what? you no longer want to be with me, what do you mean by closure, he says I don't know, I just don't have closure, I said what do you want the house to sell then you get closure, he said no but he then goes on to saying.... its better if we can be amicable, I said what do you mean, he says well I don't like this email communication its cold and its harsh, I said well we are not together what do you expect, us to be friends and live happily in the house, he said no but it would be nice to feel that I am not walking on egg shells when i get home from work, (trust me I am not nasty to him I just don't talk to him and he hates this , like he has lost control it feels like). I said there are two of us in this house and we are no longer together you made that clear so why should we talk, its easier and more logical on email, we get things done via email, no emotion, no contact, it works.

So he wants closure, whatever that means, he didnt give any explanation and to talk in the house to be friends. He wants his cake and eat it whilst he is dating as he is on dating site, which my friends told me about, so am I too, so I said I am not a mug, don't string me along or play on emotion, you were crying earlier and left me crying at the same time, its too emotional and raw. He said well if we had split for a week we could have been back together but its now 4 weeks, I said you never came back so don't come out with that rubbish. You are done now stop saying things which don't make sense. as I say this he says and thats the reason why we are not together, your behaviour...so its my fault, however me reacting is my fault hence I need control again of my emotions, no contact.....hmmmm

He is just draining the life out of me now and I feel he is playing me, so I am now done and sticking to the email rule. He will have lost control and this is what is making me angry, I am not an angry person but he brings it out in me....I feel like I am back to square one again after 3 weeks of doing so well without contact.

Thank you for reading.
xx

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Ohyesiam · 02/06/2018 23:42

You are really got op, stick with what works for you.
Sorry you are going through this. Stay strong
Flowers

Gemini69 · 02/06/2018 23:45

not atall .... you sound very together OP... you've accepted the decisions made and you're heading onward and upward in the best way you can given the current living situation... You're correct to feel he is playing you.. or trying too... you've not crumbled.. you've not begged or pleaded for him, to give it another go.. you're focused on you and rightly so.. your mental well being and health comes first...he doesn't like that you're ok.. and you will be ok.. stick to the email contact.. it also covers you ass should things get messy... you'll have everything in writing... don't think you're back at square one.. you've merely hit a bump.. tomorrow is another day Flowers

AnnieAnoniMouser · 02/06/2018 23:48

You’re doing well to cope with living in the house together. I hope you can get it on the market and sold soon.

Can you not ‘take turns’ staying at parents/siblings/friends in the meantime?

Stay strong, he just wants what he can’t have. If you got back together the same old problems would be there and he sounds like a drain on you.

I’m not sure either of you dating so soon is a good idea, but we all have to make our own mistakes!

LittleMe2018 · 02/06/2018 23:49

Thank you Gemini69, the worst of it was i ended up having a go at him, saying all sorts about him like I couldnt stop and then saw him laughing saying you see, there you go again..I tell you I wanted to scream but said enough you are turning int your dad (he is awful and this is where it stems from), he knows it too but of course he doesnt want to look into. I have lovely friends, family and lifestyle he has a very stressful job, no friends around or any but all live miles away and no family as all fallen out....so I think, I am so pleased I have good people around me, I cant be that bad surely...lol xx

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LittleMe2018 · 02/06/2018 23:50

You are probably right Annie re the dating, but it kind of keeps me sane, weirdly and everything is taken real slow too....not that I am in a hurry as of yet mind you...not after this one...x

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MiddleMoffat · 02/06/2018 23:52

How did it finish, sounds like he's not so sure but dating all the same, which would fuck me right off.
I'd be polite in person but no more, given you are sharing a house. Surely you must discuss the sale? Email whilst sharing a house seems extreme unless there is more too it?

wotsittoyou · 02/06/2018 23:55

I think it's potentially very harmful to ignore somebody in this way - he's actually present, that's quite different to blocking him on facebook. It would put me, personally, in a state of toxic stress - stress without resolution - for as long as I was in the vicinity of the person blanking me. You don't seem to mind it, but your ex does. If I were his friend, I'd encourage him to move out immediately.

lifebegins50 · 02/06/2018 23:58

He is reacting to your boundaries.

He wants your reactions, don't engage as it will end the same, him blaming you, you getting angry and then him saying "see it is you".

I suspect he has been quite toxic which will become clearer when you distance yourself.

LittleMe2018 · 02/06/2018 23:58

Hi middlemoffat, exactly now you see why I am peeved off, like he isn't sure, being flaky just incase something doesnt work out online, Im his back up.
We finished just from rows really and his hurtful comment was enough for me to just about hit the roof too. I guess re email is to stop any emotion, anytime we talk, upset starts coming in, or we row or we bring up the past and go around in circles again. I find it makes me feel weak, ill and upset. He then tries to talk me into something, but then backs off, its like he is testing me and playing with me, because I am not chasing him or running after him like I use to I may add I did, but this time I havent, so I think he has lost the control over me....

We discuss the house on email it is working and he signs things in the kitchen, but I am the one organising the house, paperwork even if he admitted wanting out too...so I havent time for him being like this it will just ruin me more. So glad the dog keeps me occupied!!

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LittleMe2018 · 03/06/2018 00:02

Hi Wotsit, he has nowhere to go neither do I so its very hard. The reason for the no talking is because he gets nasty with me and its making me feel very vulnerable and very angry so its just keeping things more logical as seriously it gets messy as its still raw otherwise if that makes sense. I don't feel its toxic its keeping his control away from me and stopping him playing with my feelings, but we do say Hi and talk about the dog or the house but otherwise mostly on email.

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buckeejit · 03/06/2018 00:12

I think if you have been together long enough that you have committed to buying a house & dog, you should try to be amicable as long as there is no discussion about getting back together if you definitely don't want to. If it's not right for one of you then it's not right for either of you.

Living in a house where the other occupant doesn't speak is pretty grim though. So do you have separate times for using kitchen & bathroom & living room?

I think if it works for you then fine but if you could attend some counselling to set some boundaries & separate amicably that would be better. Agree that dating after a month is usually a bit soon & potentially he feels it is maybe disrespectful or upsetting? I know you've said he is on a site too. It's an unusual situation. I'd want some help to navigate it as best as possible. It's raw right now but who knows how long it will take to sell your house.

Whatever happens, good luck & look after yourself

wotsittoyou · 03/06/2018 00:12

Okay, I see, I was imagining you completely blanking each other. Also, if he's cruel, avoiding meaningful conversation seems like a good idea. It sounds very difficult. I hope your house sells soon.

buckeejit · 03/06/2018 00:16

Cross post there, at least you are talking-sounds like he does have unresolved issues. You may get through this by email but I'd recommend relate for a few sessions as you could both really
Learn a lot about yourselves for the future. It's really the best thing I ever did with my ex, even though we aren't together any longer. I know it's maybe easier said than done though.

SandyY2K · 03/06/2018 00:20

He sees you getting on and not pining over him. You're not looking miserable and that seems to bother him.

BitOutOfPractice · 03/06/2018 00:34

When he says he wants closure that mean he wants it to be on his terms so he can square the circle in his mind that you no longer want him and he wants to create a narrative that he's happy with is him as the hero of the story

flumpybear · 03/06/2018 05:16

I wonder if he feels you've taken control by not connecting with him and he doesn't like it - you continue with what works for you, don't let him stamp on your emotions - keep him at arms length if that works for you

Naynayba · 03/06/2018 05:52

Hi OP i have a similar situation, having to live with husband for a while. Every conversation we have ends as an argument/upset. I never imagined we could ever be like this as we didnt argue in the relationship :( he is very conflicting in how he acts/what he says, one minute making as though he misses me and might want me back, the next slating me and blaming me for everything.

I too find dating keeps me sane and tbh, i dont give a fig about respect or stbxdh's stress levels - he's merrily put my stress levels through the roof!

LittleMe2018 · 03/06/2018 09:35

Thank you everyone, its so hard and I have never been in this situation before, whereas he has which is so hard i.e. living with someone but separated too.

I guess its just a time thing hopefully!

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LittleMe2018 · 03/06/2018 09:36

Sorry to hear Naynaba, sounds like its exactly the same from your side when you were living together too? Think these men want us back wining maybe....lol

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