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I did the right thing didn't I?

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HelpINeeedSomebody · 14/12/2021 18:26

Just having a mini crisis in the confidence of my decision making.
Met what I thought was a lovely man about 3 weeks ago- had several dates where we got on really well. Loved his personality/values/looks and things seemed quite positive. He was really keen - probably too keen but I decided to try and go with it and not be too jaded.

Anyway Saturday I met him at work and he was drunk and I didn't like the person he was. He also drove home drunk and I'm not talking maybe a pint over the limit but lots.

I told him that was it for me - it's a big deal and he'd admitted to me he'd already been charged for drunk driving back when he was younger so shows he doesn't learn. He keeps saying it was only one mistake but I think it's a huge one to do.

I've made the right decision to end things haven't I? He keeps saying that I obviously didn't feel the way he does about me for me to end it so abruptly and I've said that at only 3 weeks in we're still learning things about each other and either of us would be entitled to end it at any point?!

I just feel like the last couple of men I've had relationships with haven't worked out due to different reasons and I'm starting to doubt my own judgement.

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Twocrabs30 · 14/12/2021 19:12

1000% you did the right thing. A drunk driver killed my Aunty. It’s avoidable and imo unforgivable behaviour.

Twocrabs30 · 14/12/2021 19:17

I would also add that the same drunk driver left 3 young children between 8 and 13 years old without a mother. So reckless and selfish. You have made a lucky escape.

BobbieT1999 · 14/12/2021 19:20

You did the right thing! You're allowed to be disappointed though and feel sad that someone you like turned out to be a wrong-un'.

Funnylittlefloozie · 14/12/2021 19:37

Sounds to me like you have very good judgement, actually. You meet someone , he seems nice, you get to know him better and it turns out he's a loser, so you end things. What in that scenario suggests you have poor judgement? You may not have a crystal ball to foresee which man will be the perfect partner even before you meet him, but so few of us do. Give yourself a bit more credit.

HelpINeeedSomebody · 14/12/2021 19:57

Thank-you to all of youThanks.
You've made me feel so much better about everything.
You know when you just have a wobble? He was really lovely so it's sad that I was wrong - the poster who said I'm allowed to feel a bit sad to find out he wasn't great/'a wrong-un' is spot on.

I felt fired up and confident the day after I'd finished things but think I'm just in a bit of a slump today.

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Santahatesbraisedcabbage · 14/12/2021 19:59

I reported dh for drink driving.. I filed for divorce the next day. No regrets.

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