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Still living with his ex

39 replies

Sunshineyogi79 · 25/09/2018 16:14

Hello

Searching for some unbiased opinions here...wondering if I'm the one being unreasonable.

I have just broken up with my boyfriend of 5 months. After 1 month he told me his ex was still living in his house as she was trying to buy a place and that she Would be moving out mid June. After that date passed I started to ask questions, ask him to talk to her, see what was happening. He didn't do anything. We had a huge argument late July and broke up...but then he said he would talk to.her and I was going on holiday so I gave him another chance. When I came back we had another argument because he was suspicious of my behaviour whilst I was away because he saw an innocent text and got the wrong idea. So there was his excuse for not speaking to the ex because he had been too upset.

Then apparently she wasn't there for the whole of August. We went away together end of August. He stayed away for longer. We had a wonderful time together. When he got back he broke up with me after I had a male friend over one Saturday night for a takeaway. I knew he didn't like me spending time with my male friends but we really disagree on this...I've always had male friends.

I stupidly begged and pleaded forgiveness but he wouldn't budge said he needed more time etc. In the end I got so angry I realised he wasn't worth it so I effectively dumped him a few days later.

A few days later he comes back tail between his legs apologising, I said no...we have too many problems, jealousy, communication and your ex. He wanted to meet me and talk and i said absolutely not until you have talked to your ex and asked her to move out. I said don't contact me over the weekend. So yesterday he gets in touch again, still hasn't talked to her but says she is definitely there because her food is in the kitchen.

It's my birthday in 2 weeks and I've been adamant and said I will not see him until he talks to her and that if I spend my birthday without him I won't be able to forgive that. He said relax baby there's no time limit to which I got angry and said yes there is ! You have until the end of the week.. you've had 3 months! He responds and says because of this conversation he won't have the conversation this week as I'm forcing him. To me it's just one excuse after another and he's never going to have the conversation with her. He's a coward and is just waiting for her to tell him the news. But he hasn't had an update since April!

Last night in the end i said that's it. It's fully over. I've blocked him so he can't contact me as he keeps getting in touch telling me he misses me and he's been crying etc but yet he's putting her feelings before mine.

They broke up in December 9 months ago. She lives in the spare room rent free. When she asked to stay he said yes you can stay as long as you want not thinking he would get into a relationship so soon after. He says he loves me he has no feelings for her he wants to live with me have children with me etc. But I just think I'm being taken for a mug. He says he doesn't like to go back on his word when he said she could stay and that she won't be there forever.

Thoughts?

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Adora10 · 25/09/2018 17:41

How many times have you broken up lol, 5 months and all this drama, honestly I don't even think you can call him a boyfriend.

Artofpretending · 25/09/2018 17:52

You see him regularly so why have you never been to his place? That is suspicious in itself

Sunshineyogi79 · 25/09/2018 17:58

I never wanted to...after knowing she still lives there and was supposed to be moving out it was just easier to be at my place. And my place is nicer and more convenient ...I thought he was being honest and I felt it wouldn't be nice to rub it in her face whilst they lived together

OP posts:
Beaverhausen · 25/09/2018 18:01

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ALittleBitConfused1 · 25/09/2018 18:21

I dont think he is still with his ex but i could be wrong.
But in anycase i dont think that is your problem.
Correct me if im wrong but i see it like this.....
He can do exactly what he pleases irrespective of how it affects you.

You put down perfectly reasonable boundaries, he blatantly ignores them then moves the goalposts

He tells you who you can and cant be friends with based on whether they have a penis or not

He reads your texts

He uses emotions as a ransom

He doesnt trust you

He throws childish tantrums when he doesnt get his own way

He completely disregards your feelings

He refuses to do something because he simply doesnt want to but manipulates the situation to be your fault

He is patronising and selfish

All this and 3 break ups in 5 months....wow.
Firstly there is no point giving an ultimatum if you arent going to follow it through. You say you will end it if he doesnt do x or y then when he picks z you extend his grace period.
Let me tell you something i have learned from painful experience. This man doesnt respect you therefore he doesnt love you.

You need to start showing yourself the respect and love he is incapable of providing you.

Grow some balls, find your self respect and walk, no run, away. Put this down to a learning curve and thank god he showed you what a useless, manipulative, childish twat he is so soon.

Sunshineyogi79 · 25/09/2018 18:30

You are completely right in the way he has behaved, childish manipulative.

I haven't extended his grace period. I shortened it. I gave him a week and then took it away and said it's over. I'm not asking for advice to get back with him. That's definitely not going to happen...just wanted to hear some opinions that weren't my friends or family and to see if I was missing something.

No one had ever actually suggested they might not be broken up...anyway thank you for all you opinions. It's been eye opening

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QuackPorridgeBacon · 25/09/2018 18:34

He’s chatting shit. Regardless of the set up with his ex, his attitude is disgusting. How dare he say I’m not doing this because you seen a male friend, who the fuck does he think he is? I was with a twat like this, very controlling and cut me off from everyone. Apparently had a nice house that I never seen and instead I was trapped with him in some offenders hostel type thing with cockroaches. It was horrible. I was in a vulnerable situation but got out. He said similar things to your boyfriend. He threatened my life and had me by the throat. Stay away and just end it, too much drama and no respect. Why stay?

QuackPorridgeBacon · 25/09/2018 18:36

I’ve seen it’s ended and you won’t be going back. Smart move.

Graphista · 25/09/2018 19:20

"All of which you only have his word for." Exactly! as pp said it may be he's the one meant to be moving out and delaying (has he made any noises about moving in with you?) and certainly possible they are still together - especially as it sounds like there's only 1 bedroom! My ex told his ow we were in separate rooms, she was daft/willing enough to believe him.

And believe me they make the time! Mine was leaving and returning from work mostly at usual times (the "working late" crap crept in and made me suss as he was a lazy shit the whole time I knew him proper clock watcher!) he was shagging her at work basically or very near by.

"He's even introduced me to friends as his girlfriend and posted stuff on his Facebook and Instagram about us.." Friends he possibly knows are the type happy to be complicit (cheats themselves?), alternative Facebook/IG Accounts on which she is blocked or unaware...Not hard.

There are mners still living with exes while house sales go through, but they are willing to confirm to new bf/gf what the situation is. The new bf/gf has been to the home (possibly not when DC there at first) but as there's no DC in this situation (that you're aware of - might be worth doing a bit of googling his name and hers, check her Facebook etc - might be revealing!)

Santaclarita · 25/09/2018 19:33

He's a liar and is still with her.

WineGummyBear · 25/09/2018 19:47

My suggestion? Throw this one back OP.

When someone tells you who they are...listen.

He's not motivated to change his living situation.
You are clearly not his priority.

Mivery · 25/09/2018 19:50

"To me it's just one excuse after another and he's never going to have the conversation with her."

Just be done with this guy OP. Even if he isn't screwing around or doing anything suspicious you are right to be annoyed at this point. At best, he's spineless and putting her feelings/his discomfort above your feelings for 4-5 months. At worst, he's stringing you along. Either way, not boyfriend material.

This is supposed to be the honeymoon period where it's all smiles and sex. If things are this bad now, where do they go from here?

Katgurl · 25/09/2018 19:54

Best case scenario, he is finished with her and does love you.

But he's still a manipulative, controlling, selfish twat who doesn't follow through on his promises.

I'm glad you've dumped him.

Maybugger · 25/09/2018 20:03

You're the OW, she's oblivious to your existence OP.
Next? She's pregnant?

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