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Massive row

59 replies

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 13:10

Just had a huge row with DP about cats, this may sound stupid and I really need to know if I am being unreasonable or is it him.
We have recently moved into my new house and in living in a very very small studio whilst we renovate the house. I have 2 cats who are very content and happy now. We were staying in his house before and tried to introduce his daughters cats (which she got a few years ago but now at Uni and said she can't have them) but it was a nightmare they had to be kept separated, terrible fighting. I have been trying to talk to DP about rehoming her cats and also asking her to decide what she wants to do, but this has fallen on deaf ears each time I mention it the subject is changed. So today I asked him what is happening and he said they are coming here, I am putting my foot as there is nowhere for them to stay and just cant stand the fighting, I love cats and don't think this is fair on any of them. Anyway he has said things like well I will just get them put down, or throw then out on the road, I see this as emotional blackmail. He is very angry with me and has called me controlling and being a bitch and does not want my cats here. This all sounds ridiculous and very unfair, Am prepared to be told I am wrong though. I feel like a horrible person now

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AnneLovesGilbert · 22/01/2020 14:09

And his lack of alternating housing is his problem. Don’t let yourself feel harassed into letting him move into your new home. It needs to be your happy sanctuary, not a stressful war zone.

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 14:12

Rabbit Exactly. I have spoken to his daughter we get an really well and she said she was unable to have them with her because inconvenient as at UNI, she did say she understood but has done nothing. This was my point exactly that this situation is not fair on any if them. I am assumed they think I am a soft touch. think he has totally over reacted today and has now stormed off somewhere, hopefully to calm down as was very very angry with me. I get nervous when he starts throwing stuff and slamming doors so glad he has buggered of for a bit

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mummmy2017 · 22/01/2020 14:13

Has he ever thrown a paddy like this before?

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 14:17

"mummy" oh yes many times.

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Ouchaheadinmybehind · 22/01/2020 14:18

I’m with Sparkle567

ALittleBitConfused1 · 22/01/2020 14:19

I'd keep the cats and get rid of him he has no respect for your boundaries. Best he start paying to get himself out of the contract with his tenants.

ohtheholidays · 22/01/2020 14:20

The cats are the least of your worrys,he throws things and slams doors and frightens you,leave the abusive bastard before you become the thing that he starts throwing and he trys slamming your poor cats in the doors he slams.

He is showing you who he is listen to him OP and end this now!

I've been in the relationship where it started with the sulking and storming off,then it upped to the throwing things and slamming doors,it didn't end there and I lost 9 years of my life to my abuisve ex husband,don't waste years of your life like I did and stop making excuses for him!

holrosea · 22/01/2020 14:37

He has now stormed off somewhere, hopefully to calm down as was very very angry with me. I get nervous when he starts throwing stuff and slamming doors so glad he has buggered of for a bit

This changes the whole situation for me, please don't let him move in with you.

He has not been "blindsided" if you have tried to have the conversation about the cats with him and his daughter over a period of months.

Slamming doors, shouting, throwing stuff and making you feel nervous are all unacceptable behaviour. Please don't continue the relationship.

pooopypants · 22/01/2020 14:44

Cats aside, he sounds like a twat - slamming doors and scaring you isn't on

I'm also with @sparkle re: rehoming

HowlsMovingBungalow · 22/01/2020 14:45

Get rid of him and live happy ever after with your two cats.

Shoxfordian · 22/01/2020 14:57

He throws stuff and slams doors, which isn't acceptable and he seems really unreasonable
End the relationship

hellsbellsmelons · 22/01/2020 15:10

moved into my new house
So this is YOUR house?
If so then he can fuck off!!
Why are you putting up with this?
He's like a total knob-head.
He's like this regularly so how do you think your life will pan out if you remain with this aggressive asshat!!???

Aquamarine1029 · 22/01/2020 15:15

Why are you still with him? He's an abusive prick and you know it. It's time to raise the bar and move on.

MashedSpud · 22/01/2020 15:16

I was going to suggest “My Cat from Hell” videos on YouTube with Jackson Galaxy for help with introducing the cats but your dp sounds like a dp from Hell.

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 15:17

He has worked very hard making the place habitable, in fairness I would not be living here if he had not worked so hard. I started this thread about whether I was reasonable to ask him to rehome his daughters cats , how could easily live with her and has now become a LTB thread. SadI am feeling sad now, he mocked me for bursting into tears which again is a very mean thing to do.

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LochJessMonster · 22/01/2020 15:20

Is it 'your' house or a joint house? That's the important part.

Equanimitas · 22/01/2020 15:20

Do you really want to be with someone who constantly has tantrums to try to get his own way?

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 15:25

Loch my house but we moves here together and he has done lots of work.

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Whynosnowyet · 22/01/2020 15:30

When I was with my exh I had 2 dcats. He hated them. One night we went to my best friends 21st. Our babysitter would only stay til 11 pm so he said I could stay at the party. Cue great expectation of immense gratitude..
Came back whenever it was, long time again, but 1 of my dcats never showed up.. Never strayed before. Convinced ex did something to him as my punishment for staying out..
Your dp has shown his true colours op.
So believe him...

Aquamarine1029 · 22/01/2020 15:38

my house but we moves here together and he has done lots of work.

Who fucking cares? Him doing a bit of DIY does not give him a pass to be an abusive arsehole. GET RID.

Raspberrytruffle · 22/01/2020 15:40

Personally I'd take all the cats and leave your not so dp, cats make much better spouses Grin

cordeliavorkosigan · 22/01/2020 15:44

Abusive behaviour! You don’t want to live with this guy, cats or no cats!

Pinkbonbon · 22/01/2020 15:59

Don't let him use that to persuade you. He chose to do the work expecting to move in sure, but then he called you horrible names and fucked it up for himself. His own fault.

I would take this opportunity to move in there yourself. Don't let him shift with you. If he paid for stuff for the house you could be nice and pay him back. That way he can't claim you owe him anything.

But don't move with him into your house. It'll be a ton harder to get shot of of him.

ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 22/01/2020 15:59

He sounds like a complete arsehole. The cats are a red herring.

Meadow1203 · 22/01/2020 16:04

Well seems clear that I am not wrong in asking for the cats to be rehomed. Feeling like crap now though

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