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Controlling or protective

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TheMuteMoose · 22/08/2018 18:43

Hey, newbie here

Before I go off on a tangent, and make myself out to be paranoid and over thinking can anyone give me an idea of what makes a partner controlling/ over protective?

I have a few red flags raised in my fairly new relationship (6 months) but worried I am just over thinking the situation and things that are said. I am a very strong willed and opinionated person, so even these doubts I am havjng are very out of character for me.

A small example of some of the shenanigans for an idea... OH mentions he has a sore neck, which reminds me to let him know I’ve booked myself into my usual sports massage. This has been ongoing for 8+ years. After a long pause he says In a very moody tone “brilliant, another mans hands all over your naked body” I don’t react, I ignore the comment with a Shake of he head and a loud tut. He says there it was a joke and he just wanted some reassurance, I say he is being controlling and paranoid to which he very strongly denies

Plenty more examples to come, but I’d like to hear some opinions before I let lose!!

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macnab · 27/09/2018 14:16

Delighted to read your updates OP, you've well and truly dodged a bullet. Enjoy your freedom (and animals!) Flowers

ICESTAR · 27/09/2018 14:28

Omg op what did he do whrn he found he couldn't get in? Bet that stuck a nail in his tyre lol.

Well done you fab lady x

ICESTAR · 27/09/2018 14:28

When*

subspace · 27/09/2018 14:46

SO proud of you for spotting this early and for dealing with it so well! Xx

ICESTAR · 27/09/2018 17:13

Sorry didn't see the update. How dare he think he can waltz in like that. Wow you are well rid!!!

looondonn · 27/09/2018 17:16

whaaaaaat ??
crazy crazy

poor you I am so sorry

you are strong, safe and happy now

wishing you the very best

BackInTheRoom · 27/09/2018 17:25

Wow! 😮

Respect for you seeing the red flags OP! 👍

Aprilshowersnowastorm · 27/09/2018 17:31

I bet he gets his ex pregnant now to show you what you could have had!!
Did you consider the dog though?

TheMuteMoose · 27/09/2018 18:49

Already have 2 dogs, but I’d gladly welcome another ha!

Wouldn’t surprise me getting the ex pregnant, he will believe I am the one missing out. Self righteous prick he is

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