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[lostitall]

Seeing a guy. Long distance so was having usual text convo tonight. I expressed concern about being told the postcode my workplace is in is undergoing surge testing due to SA covid variant.
He basically ranted about this being the governments plan to keep us locked down and he's sick of it all. He then said he doesn't want to talk about it. When I reiterated again I was concerned due to being in the area where several cases have been detected he replied 'I don't care'
He then called me a sheeple and said I was being conditioned. Never even acknowledged my anxiety or tried to reassure me . It's not just me is it- he's an arse

He's an arse and an idiot and you deserve a better guy than this.

100% arse

Pop him in the bin

I think conversations about numbers watching are dull - I can see why he didn't want to talk about that.

However, I couldn't date a conspiracy theorist

Bin and block.

@spotcheck

I think conversations about numbers watching are dull - I can see why he didn't want to talk about that.

However, I couldn't date a conspiracy theorist

That's not what I wanted to discuss though. I was just saying I was a bit worried about it He then just shut me down and told me he didn't care

Once the word “ sheeple” is uttered I would be out of there.( Interesting they always think they’re the free thinker)

Ugh what an idiot. Do yourself a favour and get rid of him OP. He will continue to make comments like this and shut you down about other things.

People who use the word sheeple aren't people I want to be around. If you feel the same, block him. Will be a very sensible decision!

@Divebar2021

Once the word “ sheeple” is uttered I would be out of there.( Interesting they always think they’re the free thinker)

I second this! A woman I used to volunteer with has started peppering her Facebook posts with the word 'sheeple'. She also thinks that everyone is stupid and that she's one of the few illuminated by QAnon people left in the world. Huge red flag for me.

I'd block at the first mention of 'sheeple'.

I do find the use of the word quite ironic though.

Lol . Thank god it isn’t just me that saw the word sheeple and thought ‘ F* no, that one word is used by a certain type of person who thinks they are more enlightened and clear thinking than everyone else , most of them are arrogant close minded arseholes in fact .

get rid.

I'd be straight out. It cracks me up when people get called sheep because they simply don't believe in crazy shit. Yeah I'm the crazy one here

It doesn't matter what word he used ( though I agree it's naff), the fact is you told him you were worried and he didn't care. If I tell my OH I'm worried, he's all ears. As I am with him.

There’s been a couple of terrifying threads on this board recently from a woman married to a conspiracy theorist who believes she’s become a bio weapon because she’s had the jab. I don’t think conspiracy theorists make good partners, sorry, and I’d be out of there.

The real issue here is regardless if he has a conflicting opinion to yours, he clearly is unable to communicate or do so respectfully and I think you deserve better than that.

@MrJollyLivesNextDoor

100% arse

Pop him in the bin

Yeah, and make sure you wear gloves and use hand sanitizer eh?

God only knows where he’s been

What a monumental twat!

You’re worth so much more than this!

In my experience, those who say “ sheeple” have cold closed hearts, are judgemental and sneering.

@Dontletitbeyou

Lol . Thank god it isn’t just me that saw the word sheeple and thought ‘ F* no, that one word is used by a certain type of person who thinks they are more enlightened and clear thinking than everyone else , most of them are arrogant close minded arseholes in fact .

Well exactly

And if that makes me a sheeple, then baa fucking baaa!

It’s actually frightening to see how thick some people really are

He's mental and he is horrible. Not a good combo.
Definately ditch. And while you are at it, look back for prior signs that he was a nasty piece of work. Things that might help you spot his sort sooner in future.

My vagina would have automatically sealed on the use of the word sheeple. Vom. Get rid.

I'm on a thread with a woman who's husband has gone conspiracy theorist on her.

She married this man THEN he changed and it's awful for her.
You already know about this one. Get rid quick.

It doesn't even matter that he didn't react the comforting way you wanted him to. Yes he's a dick, but you'll get over that. The best thing was he showed you who he really is and now you have the chance to run.

I’m not defending him for a minute, and of course he’s not good partner material.
But I think a lot of dafties like him are just very frightened of the pandemic - and their only method of coping is denial.
If they can convince themselves that the virus is fake and just a government plot, it relieves their anxiety.
He doesn’t want you to talk about it, in case reality intrudes on his little safe fantasy land.
I think you should pity the poor soul. But dump him anyway - it’s too tiring having to tiptoe around his fears and delusions.

@Babdoc. I think there’s an awful lot too of anxious people that covid has indeed given rise to them wanting to believe this stuff— as I always say, so you think all the medical staff all over the world are ‘in’ on this little ruse too. ? Now whether or not it was man made by some arseholes and let loose to possibly create pandemonium , now that’s a point worth debating— but it doesn’t take away the fact it’s here, it’s made people ill etc — that is not a conspiracy

2 major separate issues.
Conspiracy Theorist
Rude, aggressive and insulting.

He isn’t the right man for you.
Plus the difficulty of LDR.
Not worth it.
Bin him before the day is out.

And get a test and take the recommended precautions to set your mind at rest.