Why does he do this?

[Sausageroll123]

Been with partner for 2 years. Kids involved (not jointly). We live separately.

Anyway. If we ever have an argument it always ends up with me being treated the silent treatment until I have basically harassed him in to talking to me again.

Currently happening right now. I saw he'd liked a photo of a semi naked girl on social media and said it upset me slightly. He turned round and said this isn't working, and has now ignored me all day.

Whenever I bring up something I'm unhappy about that he's done, I get the same 'this isn't working', and then however many days of silence until I can get him out of it.

I just don't understand why he does it?

OP, I know it's not easy but try to step back for a moment and imagine a friend telling you that this was how they were treated by a partner. What would you say to them, ask yourself that.
Silent treatment aka SULKING is unattractive in a small child. It's definitely not adult behaviour.
Walk away asap. You and your children deserve SO much better than this.

Hope you had some luck with Sky sausage and you feel a bit better today?

OP, if you go into your Sky Go account, go into Settings, then Manage Devices, you can then delete all of the devices currently registered for Sky Go. His tablet or phone will no longer be able to access it.

Don't worry if you delete your dad's device too, you can always re-add him.

How are things OP?

Hope you got sky sorted

Hope you're ok sausage

Can't you just re-set your memorable information?
(Or just text him 'ok, cool, well get off my SKY then you freeloading a*se' xD).

I think @Sausageroll123 and the twat are back together judging by silence.

Sausage you can always come back here for further support. Breaking up with manipulating men can take multiple attempts.

@Sausageroll123 of course you are under no obigation to come back to this thread, but I'm sure many who have posted (including myself!) would appreciate an update on how things are. If you're back with that man, that is your choice and yes as QuickQuestion2019 says, you can get further support here.

We're not back together, I've just been really struggling the last few days

You've escaped an abuser

There is support here Sausage don't struggle alone

Leave him. Wished I'd left the ex earlier, but I was lazy, and we did live together.

She like her mum n step dad, loved the silent treatment, or as an adult says... Sulking.

It's childish and a form of emotional blackmail.. you already said you bend over to get him talking again.. so he's won!

Get rid, and do better, you can do so so much better than this childish twat, who keeps sulking everytime he can't get his way.

💐 for you sausages, it will get better.

When you've processed your thoughts it might be helpful to write down the reasons why you are no longer together, and every time you feel low or tempted to return just read the list and it will remind you. X

Feel pretty awful, surviving on sleeping tablets and caffeine

I'm betting he isn't feeling like you, just annoyed his cushy life with you has ended. He's taken so much from you, don't let him take your health too. Your DC need you, and are worth far more of your thoughts than a selfish cocklodger.

Hey lovely. It's understand but you will feel better and then you will be free to meet someone who treats you well, loves you and doesn't take advantage of you.

Try to get out of the house and do things op; cinema, play .. things that'll distract you and get you out of the habit of thinking about it/him for a bit. If there's anything at all you've ever wanted to try, hobby/activity wise, see if you can do it now try done new things, with or without your kids. Summer is a good time.

*some.

Sorry you’re struggling sausage. I would try and get out for a long walk or something with the kids? I find being outside is good for the body and soul.

You poor thing.

Even though it doesn’t feel like it now, ‘this too shall pass.’

In terms of advice, I second the exercise advice 👆🏻. So hard to make yourself do it but so worth it & better than anything else.

I'm sorry you are going through this OP I know you might not feel like it but keep posting on here and it'll help

He's not even finished things properly, just sent me a text at the weekend saying he just needs a bit of time on his own. No talk about swapping our belongings over, or the holiday, just that be needs a bit of space. Meanwhile I'm struggling to do anything properly! I did go to the gym which helped, but I can't get there much because of the kids

I'd send a text back saying that you would like all your belongings returned (-and any keys) and could he please stop using your sky account. Once you have your stuff then block or delete his number. Fuck him and the holiday too.

Make other plans and move on with your life (it still sounds as if you are waiting around hoping he'll come back?) he's awful OP you are so much better off without him.