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Am I being unreasonable? England match tonight?

92 replies

Mamaoftwo2112 · 03/07/2021 08:39

Maybe I'm having fomo and completely jealous that partner has the ability to go out and I post this question knowing full well I run the risk of sounding like a complete control freak!(which he likes to call me)

So here goes...
My partner and I had a baby under one month ago. I am breastfeeding so I haven't left the house much unless it's been to take a short walk or I went to the sweetshop once.

My partner goes to work and also has popped out for a long walk at least twice a week.

Before I carry on my partner likes to do cocaine occasionally which I hate and we have argued a million times over the times he comes home etc. O I always get this feeling of doom when he goes out fear he will do coke or not come home when he says.

As we all know the euros are on and on Tuesday he went out with his friends watched it checked in with me and came home at a reasonable time before 9 which I was soo pleased about. I also asked him if he did coke or not which he said no which I kind of believe we he was just slightly drunk when he came back.

So the match is today and yesterday he asked my if it was ok if he went to the match. I didn't say yes or no but the look on my face pretty much said no. Again we got into an argument about me trying to dictate his life he got really moody and shouty etc. My point was kind of like don't ask me then if you are going to guilt trip me into saying yes.

Today's match is at 8pm which in my head makes him more likely to do drugs, not stick to his word, get more drunk, etc... leaves me probably overnight with the babies which I don't mind but I just will not be able to get over that feeling of if he says he's coming back at a time he probably won't. Of he just stuck to his word I would be fine.

I think I also feel that yes the euros only comes round once a year but there are so many sacrifices I have had to make with baby so he should make some too!

Thank you to anyone that takes the time out to respond !!!

OP posts:
AlternativePerspective · 03/07/2021 14:53

It baffles me that some people have such an issue with their partners doing drugs, but then go on and have children with them. And before anyone says “well the pregnancy was unplanned,) surely you can’t have that big an issue with the use of coke if you’re still happy to have a relationship with that person. It is who they are after all.

But then any drug use would be a dealbreaker for me, even historic drug use, so what do I know…

SarahDarah · 03/07/2021 14:57

Take responsibility OP. You chose to be with someone who's a drug user...

Notaroadrunner · 03/07/2021 15:03

@Mamaoftwo2112

When I met him I had no idea he used any drugs otherwise I would never of dated him. Yes silly mistake on my behalf having a child with him but the pregnancy was unplanned. Before the pregnancy I asked him to stop using the drugs and he swore to me he would. I very stupidly believed this!
Well now you know he's a lying asshole so you really need to make sure you are in a good financial position to get rid of his sorry ass. Do not stay with him or you'll have a shit life, as will your dc. Get out now while dc is none the wiser.
category12 · 03/07/2021 15:47

@SarahDarah

Take responsibility OP. You chose to be with someone who's a drug user...
Why would you come on to say something like this?

OP has said she didn't know he was a drug-user when they got together, the pregnancy was unplanned and he's made promises to stop - it just seems needless to blame her for the bloke not turning out to be trustworthy.

VodselForDinner · 03/07/2021 18:20

Yeah, this isn’t about the football.

OP, what’s your long term plan? There could be a lot of nights out for the next few decades. Are you going to sit home for all of them, worrying?

ChiefInspectorParker · 03/07/2021 18:29

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Sharonn77 · 03/07/2021 18:39

I KNOW HUN! my feller is the exact same. tired of this football poppycock

5128gap · 03/07/2021 18:56

I don't think you're controlling. I think your reaction is reasonable. Its not because you don't want him to have a night out, but because you can't rely on him when he does. I think its difficult for partners of reliable men who can handle social events without going over the top to understand how stressful it is. No advice really, as its not 'reasonable' to stop him going out altogether, but I sympathise and don't think you're wrong.

Riapia · 03/07/2021 19:28

@DGFB

Ps do you have loads of friends yourself.. so hen time comes when you can leave the baby, I expect you’ll be having nights out too?
You would leave your baby in the care of a junkie, really?
DunnerRunner · 04/07/2021 01:36

He sounds a total dead beat loser.

I'd be using tonight whilst he's out to plan my exit.

quizqueen · 04/07/2021 02:10

Why did you decide to have a baby with a crackhead! Very irresponsible on your part.

SupermanInk · 04/07/2021 02:24

No child deserves a parent who takes drugs. Get him out of your lives. What a loser.

PerveenMistry · 04/07/2021 02:35

Did you know he was a druggie when you selected him as your offspring's bio-father?

I don't see begrudging him a landmark sports event. Surely you can cope for one evening.

Susannahmoody · 04/07/2021 02:38

How can you be so accepting of this?!

He's a coke head

It's not an odd pint or two

Confused
category12 · 04/07/2021 02:42

Ffs, read all the op's posts before slating her for having a child with the guy. It's not even that long a thread.

Gothichouse40 · 04/07/2021 02:43

I agree with spare monitor. .

Micemakingclothes · 04/07/2021 02:49

There is no reason a man with a 1 month old child needs to go out two nights in a row. If he wanted to go out tonight he should have stayed home yesterday. It’s well past time for him to grow up.

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