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Is he rude or am I boring?

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cosmomartini · 13/03/2019 20:50

Hello, I feel a bit stupid posting this when people are going through far worse situations but just need advice really
My bf of 4 years is annoying me lately, I work in a GP surgery & it's really busy so when he asks about my day I start to tell him & he'll say 'one second, did you see the trailer for so & so?'
it'll throw me off what I was saying & I lose my train of thought so I'll start again & it's just interruptions until I eventually say forget it then he says 'oh okay then' I'm starting to think maybe I'm just a boring person & I'm not worth listening to.
His personal hygiene is shocking to me as well, he will go days without showering or brushing his teeth - if I did the same I'd be so self conscious as I work in an office but maybe because his a builder & his not in close proximity to anyone he doesn't care. Am I being fussy?

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UnspiritualHome · 15/03/2019 22:57

The suicide threat is the oldest trick in the book. He has absolutely no intention of ever carrying it out. If it's your house/flat, chuck him out tomorrow, if it's his, walk out tomorrow.

losingfaith · 15/03/2019 23:07

Op if he is threatening suicide he is a manipulative piece of work. Do not let that hold you back. If you do finish with him and he is stupid enough to do something that is on HIM, not you.

losingfaith · 15/03/2019 23:08

Seriously you're 24. You should be out having fun, not tied to this guy.

cosmomartini · 16/03/2019 00:57

@ooItsAoBeautifulDayNow
I appreciate the tough love, I need it! And the advice is invaluable, thank you so much. Right... plan?
Leave, get a better job, make some friends, book a break (spa weekend maybe)
@Closetbeanmuncher Grin festering trash made me chuckle. That is one way to describe the smell

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ooItsAoBeautifulDayNow · 16/03/2019 06:27

@cosmomartini

That's better! Little trick I learned when trying to make new scary steps are to split them into tiny chunks so you don't sit on them forever...

e.g. For getting a job you love - look at jobs online, contact some recruitment companies, read up on industries - commit to doing one of these things every couple of days.

Making new friends is one of those things we often leave on our lists too long and never action, so again split it into manageable and actionable chunks - look into local groups and clubs for things you're interested and commit to going to trying one new group thing / hobby a week.

There's no better feeling than taking life by the balls and being in charge of your own destiny - you can do it!

Closetbeanmuncher · 16/03/2019 12:19

"There's no better feeling than taking life by the balls and being in control of your destiny"

Amen to that @ooItsAoBeautifulDayNow 🙌

Yes op you can do it....good luck ☺️

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