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Urgent advice needed! FWB gone wrong! What to do?

107 replies

Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 18:53

So I know there will be a alot of mixed responses to this..as yes I went in to this niavely but also knowing the potentially risk...but here we go I have been casually hooking up with my older boss for roughly 4 months..he pursued me...and after encouraging me to go for a job within his team after working in a different sector of the company i did and was successful and then he began a text message conversation with me one evening the same week stating how he had provided a glowing reference on my behalf...

After texting for awhile he stated that colleagues of his had told him I liked him and he wanted to clarify...this went on for a couple of weeks messages back and forth until he stated he fancied me..He then stated he wanted a NSA causal relationship as he was a bad bet for commitment and he didnt want a gf... in which I myself was happy with and after exchanging messages back and forth for a few weeks it began...

Everything was fine he would come to mine during the week after work. He would always initiate and liked the control if I suggested anything he wouldn't give me a definitive answer always maybe,possibly. If I asked would he like to see me he would never directly say yes (only if you want too) etc...he had expressed he struggled with emotions.

However a month in the lines began to blur..usually we would have sex then he would leave..we only spoke about work etc it was all casual however due to the distance between us he invited me to his place one weekend and I stayed the evening and we shared the bed..again though still felt casual..

Until the last few weeks I have stayed at his place every weekend and out of the blue he decided we would go out (he'd never taken me anywhere) it was purely in the bedroom but I was there and I agreed we had drinks, played pool (it was actually surprisingly fun and not awkward) we was both intoxicated however enjoying ourselves and each others company but then he brought up the conversation about 'what do I want' and began asking me alot of probing questions in which continued when we returned to his..he mentioned things unusual like how good he was with kids, (almost selling his good attributes to me) also I have a child from a previous relationship as does he..he mentioned i would benefit from an older man in a relationship, and asked if I was seeing anyone else if I had any intention too also brought up liking me and courting me (yes there is an age gap) and that night after sex he cuddled me in bed in which he has never previously

I tried to bring this up with him sober the next day to which I got the response 'I don't remember' I briefly mentioned the conversation and asked if he would like another one sober in which he agreed...however everything remained lighthearted and flirtatious (the conversation didn't happen) we then hooked up again the weekend after and again he took me out and the exact thing happened again he made remarks of coming home to me every night, having a family etc etc, even inpregnating me, stating I dont like people so the fact I have been seeing you for this long I obviously like you as more than what we are doing....(all again said intoxicated) but very specific nevertheless. I stated I liked him to and if this was to carry on for a longer period I would inevitably want more from this

Again sober (he didnt acknowledge the conversation, nor wish to answer anything about it when asked)

Cut to last week I was sick of him never addressing the subject sober so I asked him straight out whether he liked me more than a fwb or not? In which he said your alright I asked him to be more specific and he stated yes..so I asked if maybe he would like to stay over one night during the week to which he stated was a bit of a commitment..in which I laughed off and stated it was no different then me staying over at his on a weekend..

We remained flirtatious in and out of work however this week..i had a fall and had to go to hospital and he txt me and checked in alot and was being very supportive however when I stated awwh you do care then..he replied no I was just bored waiting to eat...sarcastic as ever..but heres where things changed towards the end of this week we was at lunch with a couple of colleagues and I recieved a phone call from a friend..in which i left the table to take on my return he was sat at the table alone as they had gone to get a drink and he stated 'that one of your boyfriends' 'at least I know where I stand' he then left

I later text him to ask what he meant by that and was a little sarcastic as a was pissed off and said is it a case of you not wanting me but no-one else can either? To which he then asked me a straight question of was I sleeping with someone else? In which I immediately replied no, i then asked why was he? To which he didnt provide me with a direct answer but rather 'I will not dignify that with a response' I was pissed off that he felt the need to ask me however wouldn't reply himself directly so asked him again 'well are you?'

To which I then got 'whatever you know I want a quiet life and this is turning into nagging, if you keep this up this will be stopping'

To which pissed me off to no end because I wasnt the one who has made the comment in the first place so I replied saying that to which he said

Let's call it a day now then to avoid any confusion..when I then asked why has this been blown out of proportion

He then stated

That I wanted more from this I was to make plans have commitments and a relationship which he doesnt want and cant give me and he doesnt like or want to answer questions

The following day we went to work together and it was slightly awkward but bearable I attempted to reach out over the weekend to which I got a shit message of why are you texting me we have had fun it's now over so dont..

However now here is the big thing..I've just found out I'm pregnant (I was using contraception before anyone calls me out for that) and I dont know what the hell to do if i try and communicate he will think i am using this as an excuse because of the current situation but it's really just shocking timing and I'm freaking out because I have to see him tomorrow!

Someone give me some advice please!!

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Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:10

I know it's long but I just wanted to give content! As I'm terrified to attend work tomorrow and dont know what to do? Can anyone offer any advice please

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RandomMess · 16/02/2020 19:10
Thanks

Decide whether you want another child as a single parent with him likely being an absent parent or not...

stayingontherail · 16/02/2020 19:11

He has ended the relationship. Do you want this baby knowing that he has ended the relationship and you’ll be bringing it up alone? That is the decision to get clear in your head first.

He may or may not rethink the relationship now you’re pregnant, but don’t count on it and don’t bring that into your decision making. Proceed with the facts you know now, which are that he doesn’t want and can’t give you a relationship. He told you this so take him at his word.

Haggisfish · 16/02/2020 19:11

Deal with the pregnancy and get rid of him and get a new job.

Happygirl79 · 16/02/2020 19:15

Do you want to have a child with an absolute user?
Think carefully

Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:16

Do I tell him about the pregnancy give the current situation?

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Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:18

As I'm fighting with my morals of whether to inform him or not...as this is potentially detrimental to my career and obviously recently he has been a twat to put it bluntly

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Sofacat · 16/02/2020 19:19

He is emotionally abusive. The only question I can see that needs answering is, do you want to be a single parent to a child who’s father may be the same towards them?

Sofacat · 16/02/2020 19:20

I wouldn’t tell him

MaderiaCycle · 16/02/2020 19:22

Decide what you want to do re: pregnancy and then tell him.

eddielizzard · 16/02/2020 19:22

What's your gut telling you? Do you want another baby?

I certainly wouldn't tell him for a few days, you need some time to think this through. The FWB thing is over, I'd go back to being professional, don't tell him anything for now.

Honeyroar · 16/02/2020 19:22

He sounds a self centred pain in the arse. He’d be bloody hard work to try and share custody of a child with. Plus it will give him the perfect opportunity to continue to baffle you with his hot and cold behaviour. Ultimately it’s up to you and what you want to do.

Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:23

@RandomMess I didn't go into anything wanting a child or a serious relationship I'm on contraception however @stayingontherail I don't want a baby but I'm struggling emotioanlly contemplating the alternative and not having it either my values and morals are being tested @Happygirl79 course I dont want a child with a user who does...but a part of me is confused and the timing is shit

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CoffeeCoinneseur · 16/02/2020 19:23

Decide what you want to do about the pregnancy before you decide whether to tell him or not.

hamstersarse · 16/02/2020 19:25

Oh dear.

I would not want a child with this man. He isn't going to suddenly turn into dad / partner of the year. He has told you who he is.

Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:26

I'm just more self conscious of my emotions at present and he presents as very self centered and egotistical within work and I'm scared he is going to piss me off and I may just explode and say something

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RandomMess · 16/02/2020 19:26

Sorry I mean make the decision to continue with the pregnancy or not without him and assume on the basis he will be an issue.

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Honeyroar · 16/02/2020 19:29

If you’re young enough I’d wait for a better man to have a baby with. I know it means some tough decisions in the meantime and it’s not easy. You’re just giving yourself (and your child) a lifetime of his drama otherwise.

stayingontherail · 16/02/2020 19:29

If you don’t want the baby, there may be some counselling or something available to help you with the decision. I would not be telling him unless I’d made up my mind to keep the baby. No good can come of telling him if you don’t keep it IMO.

strongswans · 16/02/2020 19:30

Don't tell him until you are clear with your decision about the pregnancy. The FWB arrangement is done, be professional for now but I would be looking for a new job urgently. Look after yourself.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 16/02/2020 19:32

Don’t tell him now. Decide what you want to do. If you choose to keep the baby, you can wait until this has settled and tell him later. If you don’t choose to have the baby, he doesn’t need to know right now, or necessarily ever. It’s your call.

For now, he’s made his opinion and his view clear. He doesn’t want a relationship, he’s a user and a twat. So make your call and ignore him.

It’ll be more complicated if you want to keep the baby, but it’s worth considering whether this will be a dampener on your career now if you stay where you are, too. If he’s influential where you are, a new job away from him may be a good idea.

ShesGotBetteDavisEyes · 16/02/2020 19:34

I sounds like you are maybe hoping that by telling him it will make him want to be with you properly.
He sounds immature, selfish and like someone who wants what he can’t have and enjoys the chase, then once he knows he’s got you where he wants you he dumps you. Do you want someone like that as the father of your child?
Chances are if you tell him you’re pregnant he may want to “do the right thing” (I mean, what would it look like to colleagues at work if he didn’t?)
But you need to think very carefully about whether to continue the pregnancy as I can’t see him being a very good partner/father and ultimately you will be a single parent with two dc’s.

L0bstersLass · 16/02/2020 19:36

Ask yourself, do you want to bring up a child on your own?
He's made it clear from early on that he's a bad bet for commitment.

I wouldn't mention anything to him until you've answered that question. And if your answer is no, then I wouldn't mention it to him at all.

MinnieMouseMaze · 16/02/2020 19:36

I'm sorry OP how confusing it must be

Fightingwithmyself · 16/02/2020 19:37

Yeah he has the potential to derail my career if he so wishes too he is my managers/managers manager...so he's very influential I think you are all possibly correct and I need to consider what keeping the baby and potential co-parenting will mean...and whether I could with him with the way he has been...i just wouldn't expect this from a man of her age to be honest

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