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DP confessed...

58 replies

Tartanwarrior · 20/03/2019 23:05

All of these things over the course of a conversation:
That he loves the attention of women ( I knew this)
It fills a hole inside him.

He is ok with keeping them a secret from me.
He finds it easy to lie.

When questioned, then he would prefer to be on his own, ( he has often pushed me away for months at a time.)

I knew all this, but thought I was going nuts- because everything was always my fault.

He is full of self hatred...we had conversations/ arguments about these things before, but it was shocking to hear it all at once.

This does follow on from my other thread, but I couldn't find it.
To recap... he had previously lied a lot. We tried working on it, there was little to no affection/sex, I questioned it, and he has now pushed me away.
And now that...

I'm not sure what point I'm trying to make!

OP posts:
Coyoacan · 04/04/2019 06:16

Well done, OP.

Robin2323 · 04/04/2019 06:45

No cuddling?
Deal breaker.
Keep strong.

Lifeisabeach09 · 04/04/2019 07:05

It'll be hard but stick with it.
I'd cut contact completely--this man (for whatever reason) is a bit of an addiction for you. You don't need the temptation.

Tartanwarrior · 04/04/2019 19:13

Thank you all.
I'm definitely keeping this thread... your replies have given me strength

OP posts:
LellyMcKelly · 04/04/2019 19:29

He has a lot of narcissistic traits and behaviours. If I were you (and I can’t say this forcefully enough) run for the hills. Leave, get out of there. He will not improve. He will only get worse. The baiting, gaslighting, ignoring, withholding affection, are all classic signs.

Blanca87 · 04/04/2019 20:05

Well done, Tartin, today is the beginning of your new life. Amazing.

Tartanwarrior · 13/06/2019 18:25

Hello all
I just wanted to update.

It's been a few months now, and I've completely blocked my ex from my life.
I feel like I'm breathing freely for the first time in a very long time.
With hindsight, and the rose coloured specs well and truly off, I'm seeing his behaviour clearly for the first time.

I just wanted to say thank you...

OP posts:
Justbreathing · 13/06/2019 18:30

Wow
Amazing news! Congratulations

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