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My partner ignores me when I talk.

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MRH642209 · 26/09/2021 18:00

My partner ignores me when I talk. Then says he answered me which he clearly did not because I was watching his mouth ( no movement, not even a grunt). On the rare occation I have been able to talk with him (twice in 4 years), if I ask what he heard me say, his answer is something way off. For example: I say I'm sad because we're not have sex or snuggling anymore........he responds, sounds like you don't like me. WTH??? What it sounds like is maybe He doesnt like me anymore. There are too many examples to put them all here of times he does nit respind to me (daily). He provides, cooks, cleans, is smart, funny ..... but here's the thing that might be causing no response (?) He has ADHD inattentive type (used to be called ADD) he also smokes a lot of pot. It makes me so sad he won't resond to me because he's great in other ways but are those enough to make up for feeling like I'm trying to communicate with an unresponsive zoombie?? He's also a teacher and has tons of female friends ( has no problem talking, texting, ANSWERING them). Oh and he's a Leo astrological sign and I'm a Virgo. Thank you for any feedback!

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MRH642209 · 27/09/2021 15:27

I feel stuck 😞

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TheFoundations · 27/09/2021 15:30

He ignores you. He laughs at you. He's not interested in the same things as you. He won't talk about relationship issues with you. You're using weed to be able to get on a level with him.

A relationship is called that because the two people are meant to relate to each other. The two of you don't, really, do you.

A person not being abusive like your exes doesn't make them a good partner. With a good partner, you will feel respected and heard.

Make a change before this drags you too far down. You're already taking drugs and looking for support from strangers. Don't give this the opportunity to get any worse.

MRH642209 · 27/09/2021 15:32

I do feel like we are more like roommates at this point.

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MRH642209 · 27/09/2021 15:34

Thank you!!!!!

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Pinkbonbon · 27/09/2021 15:37

@MRH642209

He was able to converse in beginning..... how do you set bar higher??? Date for a year until the spots show? IDK..... ? ideas?
No, just learn to spot the signs of abusers and assholes. It should be ongoing study throughout life. I doubt I go a week or so without watching some youtube video or other about how to spot narcissists (npd) and similar in the workplace/dating ect... you gotta keep yourself alert to warning signs.

Then of course there are incompatabilities. Eg, i might like someone but if he drinks too much 'for me' then we are not compatable. And i certainly don't start drinking lots in order to keep up!

Raise your bar by realising that if someone is fundamentally not compatable with you, you do not change yourself in order to stay with them (let alone in ways which could damage your health) you just gtf out off there!

Seriously op, walk away.

GeidiPrimes · 27/09/2021 15:38

I dont like going to beach w him, he looks at girls (used to take pics of butts but I stopped that)

Ew!

Surely being alone is better than this? Being single after a string of abusive relationships is amazing. You'll be able to work out what your boundaries are and use them in your next relationship. But by then, you'll probably have decided you don't want a man barging into your lovely life and messing it all up.

MRH642209 · 27/09/2021 15:59

Thank you, thank you, thank you All ❤ Im feeling stronger already!

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ButterflyAway · 27/09/2021 16:07

Sorry but you’ve had two conversations in 4 years…? Or am I missing something? Confused

averylongtimeago · 27/09/2021 16:36

He won't talk, retreats to bed for days at a time, ogles other women and takes their photos, plus is a drug user???

Your not selling him to me as good relationship material!
Are you just with him because you are scared of not "having a man" as you get older?

Your financial worries should not influence you, but sound like they need addressing. I'm not sure how student loans work in the US.

Elieza · 27/09/2021 18:16

Sorry about your dad OP. Flowers

I know that it’s hard to branch out on your own. Do you have a job now or are you still a student? So you have means to get away from him.

He will never be what you want him to be as he’s just not into you. He doesn’t care enough. He cares more for his weed. You’re just a flat mate. I’d be looking into my options to see if I could afford to move out. It’s hard when you build your life around somebody but he’s undeserving of you. There are better men out there. But in the meantime look into your options. A fresh start will give you more perspective.

Lana07 · 27/09/2021 20:08

Why does he smoke weed?

Being a teacher I'd think he wouldn't do it.

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