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Utterly heartbroken

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Catherine0201 · 18/07/2018 05:17

I’ve been with my partner for over a year and a half, mostly happy times and I’m SO in love with him it’s crazy. Lately we’ve been arguing due to him messing up, he manages to find a way to turn it on me, this doesn’t help me as I suffer with anxiety and blame myself for things very well easy anyway. I’ve noticed since an argument we had on Sunday that he’s been a bit off with me, speaking to me less and changed the tone in which he does. I’ve stayed at my family home as he implied he wanted space as he has work to do, I’ve noticed he seems to be reducing contact compared to normal. Usually we are texting throughout the night even if he is busy and is giving long replies there is still a conversation, now he comes off the phone at 5PM and reminds me he has things to do that evening I won’t hear from him, even before he goes to sleep. Last night I called him at around half 10, I said I hoped his work was going well and that I just wanted to make sure everything was okay as I sense the effort has dropped from his side, I said if it’s due to work that’s completely fine, I know he’s been stressed, I just wanted a reason as to why he was acting the way he has been as it’s really been stressing me out. He got a bit annoyed id even called him asking me “why do I do this?” When I didn’t think I’d done anything majorly wrong, I then asked if he still had wanted to the relationship to which he said “I don’t know, I think so but not when you call me late at night asking things like this”. This has completely thrown me, I have put EVERYTHING into this relationship, maybe more than I should have. For him even to say that when he could have just been nice and told me why, it really hurt. We haven’t spoken since, I don’t really know what to do, I can feel my anxiety flaring up again and I’ve felt sick all night

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3luckystars · 18/07/2018 20:34

Reading your post has really touched a chord with me. I have been where you are.

All I know for sure is, if a relationship is unbalanced like this, with you being ‘nice’ and doing everything to make him happy, that will eventually lead to resentment. It can’t work out, even if it goes on for years, you will end up angry and resentful eventually. It’s unbalanced.

I know you love him, I know you think he is your best friend and your heart is completely broken, but you are better off on your own than with him right now.

I know you are dealing with a lot and that is making you grip on to him even tighter, but let him go. Be by yourself, you can do it.

The right person is not the one you love the most, it’s the one that makes you feel good about yourself.

MrsRolandRat · 18/07/2018 20:41

Yes 3luckystars is true. The right relationship should bring out the best in you. Not make you feel anxious and like you aren't getting what you want and need.

I think I'd be honestly thinking about walking away from this relationship for now. Who's knows what will happen down the line. However for now this relationship isn't bringing out the best in you and it's making you feel like shit, and that's no good for anyone.

Do some work on yourself as corny as that sounds, but it would probably be the best thing right now.

I'm always a firm believe in the saying "what's meant for you won't pass you by"

And when you're feeling in a more emotionally stable mindset then you'll attract the right person!

Ryder63 · 18/07/2018 20:42

The right person is not the one you love the most, it’s the one that makes you feel good about yourself

Wise words indeed! Smile

needtimealone · 18/07/2018 21:47

I'm. Sorry, he sounds like he's not that into you, did you ring him back?

Catherine0201 · 18/07/2018 22:13

I called him back just to see the tone of the conversation, he was normal with me and upbeat, he told me he was nervous about his tests tomorrow and said he was going to do some revision. He Was asking if I’d done any work towards my two upcoming interviews and was giving his input on the jobs and which he thinks is better suited to me. I could hear him getting tired so I suggested he should go to sleep, he’s since done so. Seemed ok

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Alicatz66 · 18/07/2018 22:26

You know in your heart of hearts that this is over ... you are right when you say he could've messaged you .. he certainly could .. it takes 30 seconds to send a text ... move on .. it's so so hard..read some books .. I'm sure Mumsnet won't approve but read " why men love bitches " .. !! Start to be kind to yourself .. good luck ThanksThanks

Archilpnd7 · 20/07/2018 07:43

In any relationship ,honesty is the fuel........so ask him the truth or tell him that you are leaving him.....never compromise with your self respect otherwise people will take you for granted

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