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He won't let me break up with him!

266 replies

Ivy2006 · 03/09/2021 07:43

Help!

I have tried breaking up with my boyfriend approx 6/7 times over the last couple months. However, no matter what I do, he doesn't leave! I own my home and he barely pays board so has no right over the property.

We have had a very rocky 2 year relationship as he has major trust issues which I have rebelled to on most occasions. I love him as a person but I want to move on and be by myself because I cannot cope with his insecurities any longer. We've just drifted.

I caught him messaging other women whilst he was drunk which he blames on the alcohol, he demands I come home when I go out with my friends, he accuses me of cheating and he definitely has controlling tendencies. For example, I went out with some work friends which happened to be a late one and I received 4 or 5 calls where he screamed down the phone, called me names and told me I HAD to come home.

Quite frankly, I've had enough. However, every time I try end, it doesn't work. I've really distanced myself the past month. I've stayed at my parents, I've stayed at friends and I've gone out as much as I can to avoid him. I've told him I don't want to be with him anymore and I want him to move out, yet he just isn't doing it.

Yesterday we had a chat and I said I don't see a future with him. Initially he got angry and put the blame on me, then he cried and told me he's sorry and we can get through this rough patch. Then he wakes up and acts as if nothing has happened! Why isn't it getting into his head?! Why won't he just let me go?!

OP posts:
QueenBee52 · 06/09/2021 17:47

I hope so for OP's sake

DominicRaabsTravelAgent · 06/09/2021 18:14

Hope everything has gone well today for you @Ivy2006 abs that you've finally got rid of the loser.

When the dust has settled. Please have a serious think about doing the Freedom Programme.

It's free and doing this should hopefully stop you getting trapped like this again Thanks

AgentJohnson · 06/09/2021 19:29

You do not need his cooperation to break up with him. Up until now him ignoring you, has worked for him. It’s time to change that.

He’s had opportunities and he’s not taken them. It’s time to get angry but keeping safe at the same time. Box his shit up, send it to his parents and change the locks. If he becomes aggressive, call the police.

You’re stuck because your trying to be amicable with someone who doesn’t want to be. Let go of that and embrace life with him not in it.

MondayYogurt · 06/09/2021 20:18

Hope to hear a positive update from you OP, ideally sitting peacefully alone in your house.

Ivy2006 · 07/09/2021 08:52

Just a positive update for those asking! He left quite amicably. A lot calmer than expected albeit a lot of tears and crying. I’m excited to make my home mine again.
Let’s hope that’s the end of it! Locks are changed and I’m looking into getting a ring doorbell. Hopefully he doesn’t come back when he’s had a few to drink! Thank you everyone for being there for me through this journey x

OP posts:
Elieza · 07/09/2021 08:54

Great news OP. Phew!

Smile
Flowers500 · 07/09/2021 09:46

@Ivy2006

Just a positive update for those asking! He left quite amicably. A lot calmer than expected albeit a lot of tears and crying. I’m excited to make my home mine again. Let’s hope that’s the end of it! Locks are changed and I’m looking into getting a ring doorbell. Hopefully he doesn’t come back when he’s had a few to drink! Thank you everyone for being there for me through this journey x
Oh wow!!! You go girl!!
ChargingBuck · 07/09/2021 10:12

Aaaw well done Ivy, great news!

Make a little ceremony for yourself out of "make my home my own again", & revel in the freedom your assertiveness has won you!

MondayYogurt · 07/09/2021 11:01

Well done!

HazelBite · 07/09/2021 11:13

Ring doorbell is a great idea!
Glad to hear you have your home back

AcrossthePond55 · 07/09/2021 12:59

Marvellous! Burn some sage and rearrange the furniture, you have your home back!

kaleidoscopeheartless · 07/09/2021 14:01

Great news OP!

SingingInTheShithouse · 07/09/2021 17:04

Brilliant news, here's hoping this is the last of him. Now go enjoy the rest of your life 🍾🎊🥂🎉

DominicRaabsTravelAgent · 07/09/2021 20:46

Just a positive update for those asking! He left quite amicably. A lot calmer than expected albeit a lot of tears and crying. I’m excited to make my home mine again.
Let’s hope that’s the end of it! Locks are changed and I’m looking into getting a ring doorbell. Hopefully he doesn’t come back when he’s had a few to drink! Thank you everyone for being there for me through this journey

That is literally the best news I've heard all day!

A ring doorbell sounds like a great idea.

Enjoy having your home back Smile

Cherrysoup · 07/09/2021 22:52

@Ivy2006

Just a positive update for those asking! He left quite amicably. A lot calmer than expected albeit a lot of tears and crying. I’m excited to make my home mine again. Let’s hope that’s the end of it! Locks are changed and I’m looking into getting a ring doorbell. Hopefully he doesn’t come back when he’s had a few to drink! Thank you everyone for being there for me through this journey x
Superb! Good job, OP.
ThumbWitchesAbroad · 08/09/2021 00:55

Hurrah! Well done and yes, let's hope that's the last of seeing him! Thanks

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