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Is this gaslighting?

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Anniewayte91 · 27/02/2022 14:47

Basically I dated a guy for a month who then told me he didn’t want a relationship, like the idiot I am I hung about for two years just seeing him casually as I had strong feelings for him (he would tell me he didn’t want a relationship I know it’s partly my fault) when he was with me I couldn’t believe he didn’t feel the same with how he acted then he would go away and act like I didn’t exist, he would randomly come back and be nice to me for a week or a few days then go away again and repeat when he felt like it. he would say things like he was proud of me and he missed me etc but then in a few days retract it and say things like he didn’t miss me that much? He would say little things to upset me and I would ask why he would do that and he would say to get a reaction out of me? He would say things then when I questioned him he’d say he was just joking.He also told me his ex left him because he made her depression worse, which I guess I should of seen as a red flag? I found out in the last week he has a new girlfriend and I honestly feel heartbroken after he’s spent two years telling me he didn’t want a relationship. My question really does it sound like I’ve been gaslighted? Or did he just act that way because he didn’t want me. I’m probably being stupid and just not wanting to accept it but obviously am hurt by it all. Thanks for any advice x

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Anniewayte91 · 01/03/2022 11:56

He is deleted and blocked now and I’m starting to think all my panic attacks and stomach problems were caused by the anxiety of not knowing if I was up or down with him

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Geranium1984 · 01/03/2022 13:49

Unfortunately it sounds like 'he's just not that into you"💔
I'd recommend reading the book (is different from the film). It helped me sooooo much with dating guys. I used to put up with so much crap but as the book clarifies if a guy is into you he will call, commit etc. so no more making excuses for shit behaviour and taking men back after they've dumped you and come crawling back.

Melsuleenia · 01/03/2022 13:50

I think you've nailed it OP. It's clear you have been terribly hurt and I have found (long time poster) that the board is getting harsher.

Been kept in a state of anxiety does leave its toll. Give yourself 6 months of you time. Promise you will look back on him and say what did I find attractive about him.

Anniewayte91 · 01/03/2022 14:03

Yeah it is clear to see he wasn’t that Into me but he didn’t need to act like that did he? Yes I shouldn’t of accepted it but I feel it still makes him a shitty person for doing what he did, not knowing how he was going to be from day to day has taken its toll on my mental health

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Anniewayte91 · 01/03/2022 14:04

I really hope that’s the case. Maybe need to stop thinking that I’m always the problem and there is such a thing as horrible people

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silkypancakes · 01/03/2022 21:08

Yes, he is a shitty person. You deserve better.

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