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Boyfriend wants a break..

38 replies

ImARocketMan · 02/12/2019 09:33

I'll try and keep this brief but also don't want to miss any details or dripfeed..

I was on a night out on Saturday in the town BF lives in, he said he would pick me up at the end of the night and we could go back to his and spend the day together on Sunday. We were in contact all evening, I had had a few drinks, he sent me a message saying what I thought was that he was going for a nap and would get me later but instead what he was saying was he was going to bed. I got a taxi to his and felt a bit stood up tbh, his place was in darkness and he didn't even say hello but was definitely awake. I had a bit of a go and said I feel as though I make all the effort to see him and he turned around and said I shouldn't make the effort then.

I apologised on Sunday morning for my overreaction which he accepted but then was acting off with me all morning so I asked if he was still annoyed and he said yes, he feels I belittle him all the time, doesn't love me anymore, doesn't want to live in the town I'm from (we've been discussing living together and both said where I live is best fit for us both) and he doesn't feel he can go on, he wants a break until after Christmas and then we'll talk!

I feel totally blindsided by this, he's never said I've upset him before at the times I'm supposedly belittling him and it's the first I've heard that he doesn't want to move from where he stays. I feel like if he had spoken to me about it I could have changed the way I'm speaking to him and also that we could have discussed living other places, I'm open to that! Instead, he's been annoyed in silence, falling out of love with me and I'm going along thinking everything is fine and so now I'm absolutely gutted. I don't really want a break and am so worried at the end of it he's going to say he doesn't want to see me anymore. I also feel really stupid because I've already got his Christmas present which was something for us to do together - a ticket for each of us to an event that can't be swapped into someone else's name and involves a night away.

I'm not even sure what I really want from this thread, I haven't told anyone about it because I don't want to until I know what's happening if we're staying together or not and until then I feel as though I'm in limbo. Maybe if someone could just tell me to get a grip or he's being unreasonable that could help!

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DBML · 02/12/2019 16:26

Definitely don’t let him think you’ll be waiting for him after Christmas!

Tell him that you’ll have a permanent break then.

What a transparent idiot.

ImARocketMan · 26/08/2020 16:09

Hi Everyone, just thought I'd maybe come back and give a wee update to say the break never happened, we talked through everything and moved on - happy days.

Until today when it's come back to the same chat, he feels like he did then. Pleased to say I actually took everyone's advice today and told him that was fine, if he doesn't want me then that's his loss.

Saying that, I feel horrible, the thought of going back to dating makes me want to cry and at the end of the day he's not a bad person, I still love him we just want different things.

So yes just wanted to say thanks for all the advice and I'm proud of myself for sticking to it even if it did take nearly 9 months. Away off to eat some chocolate now Cake

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seensome · 26/08/2020 16:18

After what he said to you the first time, he didn't deserve you to stay, hope you can stay strong, eat lots of cake and dating again will keep your mind off him.

beenwhereyouare · 26/08/2020 16:28

Good for you!
Life is too short to spend with someone who can't decide what he wants. You deserve someone who loves you every day and gives you the confidence to believe that.
Flowers

roarfeckingroarr · 26/08/2020 17:51

Well done OP. You sound strong, you'll be fine. Enjoy the chocolate.

madcatladyforever · 26/08/2020 17:56

Basically he doesn't want to go out with you any more but is too cowardly to come right out with it. I hope you told him to get stuffed.

JeremyBeremy · 26/08/2020 19:20

So did he ask for a break again this time? And in response did you end the relationship?

I know it's really tough to let go of what could have been but honestly this man sounds exhausting. I don't think you could have a comfortable and happy future with somebody that's such a flake.

chickenninja · 26/08/2020 19:21

Keep strong! He will probably try to get back with you, have you thought about what you will do if he does?
It really is his loss and at least now he can't waste any more of your time.

ImARocketMan · 26/08/2020 22:46

@JeremyBeremy

So did he ask for a break again this time? And in response did you end the relationship?

I know it's really tough to let go of what could have been but honestly this man sounds exhausting. I don't think you could have a comfortable and happy future with somebody that's such a flake.

No this time it was more a disagreement that turned into him not wanting to be in a relationship right now and what's the point being together, again over something small and petty, at that point I told him fine obviously things aren't working out and while it's sad it's for the best

I think you're right, I couldn't spend my life living on edge that every argument would end in him wanting to break up. It's teenage stuff and overly dramatic that I haven't got time for - I'm nearly 30 ffs not 13!

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ImARocketMan · 26/08/2020 22:54

@chickenninja

Keep strong! He will probably try to get back with you, have you thought about what you will do if he does? It really is his loss and at least now he can't waste any more of your time.
actually no I hadn't got that far in my thought process... I don't think he will want me back tbh, if he did I'd like to think I could hold my ground and say no and hold on to some integrity but I'm a bit more of a wimp than that so who knows. Right now I'd tell him to get lost but in a few days I might be so deep in ice cream and Bridget Jones and peak in spinster/desperation mode I could be tempted honestly.

But no, I want to keep strong, I've told my mum now and we all know once your mum knows there's no going back Grin

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ImARocketMan · 26/08/2020 22:57

Thank you for the kind comments, I'm feeling a lot more positive now than I was earlier on!

Some slightly negative thoughts creeping in now though about the fact I haven't had children yet and I thought that was on the cards for me and him but now I have to start again and worry about being too old. How ridiculous is that though, I'm in my 20s there's plenty time isn't there? And why would I want to have kids with someone who wants to drop me so easily?!

Need to get a grip of myself Sad

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Dery · 26/08/2020 23:18

@ImARocketMan - well done for refusing to put up with this guy's BS and yes - plenty of time for children. No need to worry about that! And since you won't be wasting any more time with this guy, you now have more time in which to find a partner who is able to be commit to you and have a family. Onwards and upwards.

chickenninja · 27/08/2020 06:03

You're in your 20s? You have loads of time!! Don't invest any more time into him, that is called the sunk cost fallacy and will prevent you finding someone better!
I've just listened to the Vicky Patterson podcast with Jess wright (I know, it's not very cool and MN..) and they were talking about starting over and finding a decent guy aged 32. Might be worth a listen today if youre feeling down.
Chin up. X

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