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He just seems selfish now

103 replies

Richtea2 · 09/03/2022 12:43

My partner just can't work at the moment which is out of his control. I try and support him with my wages which is not much as I work part time. Due to my health issues I can't really do full time but I try and do extra hours.
So because he bored and fed up and he does help round the house. I pay for him to do this bootcamp classes each week which I pay monthly. Today he says to me that there's a trip for £30 with his bootcamp. I just sat at the table while he is telling me and just kept myself quiet.
I can't afford to pay for that and to be honest I want him to stop the bootcamp until he starts working. It sounds bad but really feel upset with this whole situation with him and starting to resent him. I just didn't sign up for this.
I help him so much with money and give him money to go see his friends. I try saying to him that not everything he can attend. I need my hair done really badly but do more for him than myself.
It's like he asked me for £30 and he could been like I won't go we don't have the money. And I helped him by giving money to his family and it's like too much.
I just can't do it no more.
I love him but feel used at times. I still got to look after our son and that's hard enough.
I feel like I resent him for putting me all through this situation which I can't talk about. But some things he don't need surely I am not overreacting here.
I even payed for him and I to go to this party he was invited too. Like each party he just can't attend and expect me to pay for.
I just don't know what to say to him.
Any advice?

OP posts:
lechatnoir · 11/03/2022 12:50

With the best will in the world, do you not think your life might be easier, happier and less stressful without this man-child sapping all your energy (& money)? So he's got himself a one-off opportunity for some paid work - if he can do this why is he not looking for a proper job? Will you or the kids see any of this money?

Richtea2 · 11/03/2022 15:31

Well what little he has he will help buy food or gas, electric.

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Richtea2 · 11/03/2022 15:40

I am no gold digger. I would be happy when he starts working but like my independence.
I have prepared myself for the worse so I already grieved for our relationship becse of the circumstances.
Hopefully this situation will work out don't want to b

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OnaBegonia · 11/03/2022 16:59

I'll have a guess he has no right to work in the U.K. and soon as a better prospect comes along OP will have served her use.
Wake up, he's a lazy cocklodger, get rid.

Begrateful · 11/03/2022 23:20

Maybe he thinks you're TSB, Lloyd's or NatWest...Stop bank rolling his lifestyle!

NameGoesHere · 12/03/2022 06:59

He’s a lazy freeloader shit! Sorry but if he can do boot camp he can get a job. Might not be one he wants but seriously? He’s taking you for a ride. Get rid. Ltb.

Richtea2 · 12/03/2022 17:52

Yesterday he was really good.
He just in a situation and I know once he starts earning he be helping with bills etc.
Just something's are not needed they are wanted.

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lechatnoir · 12/03/2022 18:00

Wow a whole day's work Hmm. When's the next one? My guess is he can sense you losing your patience and knows he needed to do something to keep you quiet for a few more weeks/months.

Op I may be wrong but you sound quite young and a bit star-stuck Sad- there are so many better men out there who don't think a single day's work is worthy of praise and not contributing to the family pot just isn't an option unless they are physically incapacitated. You need to set your bar waaaay higher I would suggest some counselling to work on your own self-esteem.

Nanny0gg · 12/03/2022 20:33

@Richtea2

Yesterday he was really good. He just in a situation and I know once he starts earning he be helping with bills etc. Just something's are not needed they are wanted.
^Helping' with the bills?

Once he's at work he should be sharing ALL the bills.

But you need to stop paying for him now

Richtea2 · 12/03/2022 20:49

I support him and he does support us when he can.
One day everything will be sorted out.
He not a lazy man at all.
Just he can't work.

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Richtea2 · 12/03/2022 20:56

@lechatnoir

Wow a whole day's work Hmm. When's the next one? My guess is he can sense you losing your patience and knows he needed to do something to keep you quiet for a few more weeks/months.

Op I may be wrong but you sound quite young and a bit star-stuck Sad- there are so many better men out there who don't think a single day's work is worthy of praise and not contributing to the family pot just isn't an option unless they are physically incapacitated. You need to set your bar waaaay higher I would suggest some counselling to work on your own self-esteem.

So funnyGrin
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Turningpurple · 12/03/2022 21:07

You sound incredibly naive.

How do you know everything will be ok when he can work?

Ludo19 · 12/03/2022 21:34

Awww OP you sound at it. Your constant evasive answers, the way you write your posts. Hope you've had fun wasting time on this absolute comedy. Well done 👏

Malibuismysecrethome · 13/03/2022 07:19

Does he not get any benefits, or job seekers allowance, even asylum seekers get an allowance.
I don’t believe he doesn’t get anything.

Yutes · 13/03/2022 07:24

Why can’t he work?

Richtea2 · 13/03/2022 08:36

@Malibuismysecrethome

Does he not get any benefits, or job seekers allowance, even asylum seekers get an allowance. I don’t believe he doesn’t get anything.
No but he does try to do do odd jobs for people to get money. He is really good with my son.

So many cut and run from relationships when it gets hard. I spoke to someone who gave me the greatest advice.

I do love this man and we will get through this. Just I will continue to support him.

I have prepared myself for the worst and I feel I have grieved for us..But it's like he shocking me everyday because maybe I am being harsh. What this person said pulling out now he it would look bad on me. If I go ahead sort this out and he chooses to do whatever you been a good person. Then like I said well I am secured in my job, have my son. So many good things happening. Then this person said but you thinking all of this going to end badly. It may not he might shock you and stay with you.
I thought I really hope so. Left feeling emotional after chatting with someone they were right.
There is one thing that would break us up. It's just another thing I prepared for. People say kick him out I won't do that to him.
Until he gets his stuff then it all will be fine.

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PeacefulPrune · 13/03/2022 08:55

What this person said pulling out now he it would look bad on me.

Who cares about what it looks like??

I bet the person giving you this advice was a relative or friend of his. They don't seem like they have your interests at heart.

Richtea2 · 13/03/2022 09:13

@PeacefulPrune

What this person said pulling out now he it would look bad on me.

Who cares about what it looks like??

I bet the person giving you this advice was a relative or friend of his. They don't seem like they have your interests at heart.

It's what I was thinking anyway. It was like confirmed. He wasn't a relative but think just going to with this and see what happens. It might just be me worrying for nothing. At the moment I am using him too. To help me so I don't really care what happens. I got up once upon a time and left my ex with my son. Opened my heart to this guy and got myself into a mess. But sometimes the worst is not what I think it will be. If he using me may God help him in the future. I hold the key to his future and life in my hands. So if I say no he messed up. But I won't I can afford to drag this out even use him and get myself in a better position once I feel stronger and end it. Then he got to start again from beginning with someone else and sort his situation out. I am grateful for advice but easier said than done kicking him out. It's too easy get my use out of him too. He has already with the lockdowns. It's delayed his plans. I do love him but he messing with wrong person.
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Richtea2 · 13/03/2022 09:15

I meant I left my ex and took my son because of how he was.

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HereticFanjo · 13/03/2022 09:44

Why in the name of God would you marry him?

Nanny0gg · 13/03/2022 10:07

Well, you came on here and asked for advice.

I don't think you'll take any of it. So what were you looking for?

Richtea2 · 13/03/2022 10:50

@HereticFanjo

Why in the name of God would you marry him?
Because I do love him and he does make me happy sometimes. Just with him it's money money. God had me and I trust in him. Everything will work itself out. Just probably over worrying about this.
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Richtea2 · 13/03/2022 10:57

@OnaBegonia

I'll have a guess he has no right to work in the U.K. and soon as a better prospect comes along OP will have served her use. Wake up, he's a lazy cocklodger, get rid.
I don't mind if he walks of that happens I known I been a good person. He will look bad not me. I will tell people I knew all along. I hold the cards to his life here. So when the day comes and got to stand for him who knows what may happen. It's a decision that will be what's best for us both. Your spot on what the situation is. I don't believe every man in his circumstances uses someone. I just think they desperate to help family back home. For me if he stays or goes I will be fine.
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PeacefulPrune · 13/03/2022 11:46

What are you using him for?

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 13/03/2022 12:39

Have you paid his boot camp expenses yet OP?

Come on, chop chop

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