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Boyfriend didnt bother for my birthday, am i being unreasonable?

94 replies

amethyst83 · 16/03/2020 10:54

We've been together for 2.5 years. Things have been quite rocky for a while, I feel like I always come second place to his friends, work etc. I have voiced my concerns and it makes no difference. I'm 37 and feel like I'm wasting my time sometimes. We don't have kids.
We've hardly seen each other lately, and two weeks ago he said he would take me out, and would i book a table. He never turned up, said he had forgotten his phone and had to go back and missed the train. He didn't bother to tell me this until 11 pm then he went out with his mates.
Anyhow, he went to work away 200 miles away, nearly 2 weeks ago. He said it was just for a week and hed be back for my birthday.
Well, my birthday was Saturday and he didn't come home. He called me on the phone for 5 minutes and said he would give me money to help pay a bill for my birthday. No card sent or anything. Said hed be home the next day and take me out for lunch. Luckily I made plans with my friends for my birthday so wasn't sat home alone.
He didn't turn up. Sent a text in the afternoon saying hed be back late. Then I found he had been telling others he would be back mid-week so seemed as though he was just lying to me.
So when he sent this text I got mad and just told him to stay there, expressed how I felt.
He just said he can only leave when the jobs finished, I already made plans, I'm being unreasonable. Then when I didn't respond he told me he won't contact me again.
I left it there. Do you think I am being unreasonable? I'm not materialistic or even bothered about my birthday really, I don't expect much. But I feel like he just doesn't care, for all he says he loves me.

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BumbleBeee69 · 18/03/2020 22:30

He had sent another text saying "thanks for the reply"

So He can ignore you .... stand you up... fuck off and do his own thing for days weeks whatever....

but you don't respond to one text and that's his reply... FUCK HIM OP.. you deserve better...

amethyst83 · 18/03/2020 22:52

Yep, I thought the same. What pisses me off is he never really apologises for hurting my feelings, I don't even expect it anymore. Its all based around him.
Im glad you guys have helped to convince me that Im not overeacting like he says.

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Nanny0gg · 19/03/2020 08:09

Simple rule of thumb. If someone makes you unhappy then it's not a relationship and it's not worth it.

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 08:33

Yeah I haven't felt happy for a while. I have waited over 2 years for him to stop drugs and treat me properly. I guess he never will.
And my feelings are never validated by him so its pointless trying to communicate. To be always told I am unreasonable or too negative. The more I try the more I feel an idiot.
The birthday was a test I suppose
Yes he was working away and called but if it was important he could have timed it to be home. I dont see how I can take it any other way.
Anyway, I've stayed strong and not looked at texts if hes sent any.
Just ordered a book about self esteem for women to see if that helps.
Hope you are all ok in the midst of this international crisis
By that I dont mean my situation:)

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Friendsofmine · 19/03/2020 08:46

My partner was working away and the job had an emergency and realised he wasn't going to make the train home from far away and would miss my birthday. When I arrived at the restaurant the next day with friends he had managed to send loads of balloons in my favourite colour. These are the little touches we do for someone we love, especially if we can't be there.

Stay strong. He doesn't give a monkeys about you.

Nanny0gg · 19/03/2020 08:51

@amethyst83

Why did you get with a druggie in the first place? Have you not ever thought that a) he wasn't worth it and b) you were worth more?

What the hell was the appeal?

Wisteriacottage · 19/03/2020 08:59

A druggie?!?!?

Surely you know that a druggie will never ever put you first no matter how charming they are?!

They may promise but they are good at promising. Their idea of a promise and honesty are very different to what you or I might consider promises and honesty.

Why are your expectations in a partner so low? What does that say about you?

Why don't you have high expectations and want a boyfriend who loves you, cares for you and makes you happy?

I am married to a lovely man who loves me, cares for me and makes me happy every day in one way or another and we have been married for over 20 years.

Why don't you want that in life op?

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 09:07

I think I was just being naive and didnt realise the full implications. I always thought he would stop. Tried to minimize because I wanted that to be so.
I know he couldn't care less about me, it's quite obvious so I don't feel too bad for ghosting him now.
Hes not a thoughtful type but I have been dragged to many of his family birthdays which are usually marked by big events. I dont care for all that myself and it's not him that organizes them but still.
I realize I've been unkind to myself by allowing all this and becoming a doormat.
But I am already feeling free. I know he was some baggage I had to shed.

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Thrivingnotjustsurviving · 19/03/2020 09:41

Don't punish yourself for having had hope but you see him now for what he is and that is who he actually is. The person you want him to be does not and will never exist.

Focus on you and rebuilding your self esteem and self worth. You have a brilliant future ahead of you because you will not be stuck with him. Thanks

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 10:20

Thanks, I know, I just need to stop being sentimental about it and power through.
He has been saying for a while that he stopped using but I know he hasnt. Drugs increase his paranoia hence the cheating accusations and why I was never sure if it was truly projection. Doesnt matter now though. I do feel a bit sad but i know he wont be sat worrying about me. I just need to face up to things I guess.

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FlowerArranger · 19/03/2020 10:20

"The key is in learning how to live a healthy, satisfying, and serene life without being dependent on another person for happiness.”
― Robin Norwood, Women Who Love Too Much

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 10:37

I am reading that book at the moment :)
Very true of myself and some other women I know.
Just need to break the cycle.

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Friendsofmine · 19/03/2020 19:42

You have broken it.

Keep going.

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 21:46

I think I have. My head feels clear for the first time in months.

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Marshmallow26 · 19/03/2020 22:03

This has been my life for the past 4 years! Now, I have an almost 8 month old daughter with him.. I love her and she is incredible but it took her for me to leave because like me... He treated her like she wasn't important, he left me with her for nights out with his friends and now I can honestly say, he hardly ever sees her, it's been a month now.

Don't let your life get to that!! I wouldn't change having my daughter for anything, I just wish I'd met a man that could've given us both a beautiful life.
I like you was naive, I trusted he would change, I thought I could be the one to help him be the man I thought he was.. The problem was he wasn't any kind of man.

You will find so much better, you're getting out at the right time x

amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 23:14

Thank you. At least you have your beautiful daughter. He has a son that he isnt allowed to see, so I knew I could never go down that route.
Im just trying my hardest to block him from my thoughts. I know how bad it could have gotten if wed had kids.
We always think people can change, and it turns into an ugly control for us both.

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amethyst83 · 19/03/2020 23:17

Have you left your man?

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copperoliver · 19/03/2020 23:30

Block him. Cut your losses and find someone worth having. X

Marshmallow26 · 20/03/2020 02:53

Yeah I left him a few months ago.. Its been hard.. But thank god you don't have kids and if he can't see his son then that says a lot about him.
Steer clear of him he sounds toxic to your future, don't waste anymore time. These soul suckers will only end up miserable in the end

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