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I should leave, right? Too many red flags perhaps

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ReadingMummy · 17/07/2019 14:16

So to start a bit of back story, I’ve been with my partner for 6 years, lived together for 6 months while we were in the same town but since 3 years ago we have been long distance, as he relocated for a new job with me doing a 3hr round trip weekend to see him. I would have relocated with him however he decided to buy a flat and wouldn’t buy one with me and as I have no ties in the area (he has his family) I felt it would be too much of a risk if things went pear shape as I’d be left with no home or support. Currently 28 weeks pregnant, baby wasn’t planned, but obviously because I am pregnant my partner wants me to relocate, leave my current job, but still no sort of commitment. Anyway below are some of the red flags, I think, do you think I should leave him and not relocate?

Calls me a squar or his side piece as supposed jokes
I caught him sexting just before I found out I was pregnant
If another man finds me attractive will ask me if he is blind
Will try and pressure me into sex or sexual acts
Doesn’t tidy his own flat, even after my travelling, working full time and being pregnant I end up cleaning the flat (I know I shouldn’t but don’t want to get ill). I have spoke to him about this and he said he thought I wanted to do it or that he didn’t realise Hmm
We had a disagreement, he then left soon after and slammed the door and told me later he wasn’t pissed off or having a go at me. His actions suggested otherwise.
When I’ve told him I think he is slightly emotionally abusive he said it isn’t like he batters me.
Loss his temper far to easily over the smallest of things.

Just looking for some advice really.

OP posts:
GenerationRent · 20/07/2019 10:30

@ReadingMummy Shock Shock he actually said that?! I thought not telling him when your baby is born might be a tiny bit harsh, but it's clear that he has absolutely no interest, and deserves neither of you. I don't imagine he'll make an effort, but just don't respond to him at all if he gets in touch

ReadingMummy · 20/07/2019 11:26

@GenerationRent, yup actually said when she is born she can go straight to an orphanage proceeded by laughing and of course me been told to calm down as it’s just a joke Angry

Wonder if it runs in the family though. His dad is a lazy sod, his mum let’s him get away with murder (when living at home he would kick in dirty laundary onto the stairs and she was pick it up) and one of his uncles has a 17yr old son that he hasn’t seen in 15 yrs as the Mum ‘ran away with him’ yet the know his location and even the church he attends. Only reason he does have access is because it cost up much to go through court! Might sound a bit harsh but I now think that’s bullshit and he couldn’t be bothered, if someone took my child I’d be selling my kidney to cover those costs, asking family, taking out loans.. whatever I had to do. So perhaps the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

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CassettesAreCool · 20/07/2019 11:35

There’s literally nothing keeping you there OP, and you sound more than capable of loving and raising your little girl alone. Tell him to go and find someone who actually laughs at his ‘jokes’ 😡

Thehop · 20/07/2019 12:37

You will be much happier without him.

I’ve been where you are, I know it’s scary. But you can do it

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