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AIBU or my boyfriend

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galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:08

Hello,

Had a slight disagreement with my boyfriend.
To begin, my boyfriend is awaiting his papers from immigrations (going on for about two years now- his parents did not sort out his immigrations papers when he was younger) so he cannot work, or essentially do anything, he is staying at a shared flat and is getting a small allowance (100-200) per month and some help from a scheme.Because of this I have been helping him out financially little by little. Now of course he wants to see my regularly, but often when we go out, I know I'm going to be the one paying for almost everything and then I feel bad because I get him toiletries, food etc. So We generally see each other once a month, around my payday, as I work part time and I'm a part time carer to my mum. He also suggests things like going to the park... but I sometimes say no as you will read below.

So of course, sex is off limits at the moment. He cannot come and stay over at my house and my mum really does not like him and they do not get on. I cannot stay over at my boyfriends house because he is in a government paid shared flat and he is not allowed to bring visitors. So every month, we book a hotel and spend the day today. But of course, I pay for everything and it's eating up my salary.

So two months ago, myself and bf stayed at the hotel. This time, he paid about half of the hotel and I bought food etc. So bf has been very stressed lately, he tried to commit suicide the day before and didn't like the was I was treating him. Unfortunately, on that day, I came on my period and he became upset, saying that it was a waste of time and that I should give him the £40.00 that he paid for the hotel. I said "no because, I paid for the majority of the funds for the hotel (UK hotels are getting very expensive) plus food (which he didn't eat and there in the bin) and that I never ask him to pay just this time as money is tight'. BF got very angry and said 'Well get out and book yourself a taxi, this always happens your always on your period.". He then was threatening me saying that I should give him the money back or else. Not wanting him to get angry, I transferred him the £40.00- telling him that I am struggling financially as I'm supporting my mother, as well as taking her to various private therapies which i also partially fund from my wages.

Anyway, not wanting to get into an argument, I just went to bed and pretended that I was I'll so he doesn't get angry. Then all of a sudden, I just hear him shouting at me at 3am in the morning!! I got up and said "Bf why are you shouting?", he was telling me that he de didn't like the way I was treating him, he was getting angry. Then when I told him to stop and that I have to get up early for work tomorrow. He began to kick my back very hard on multiple occasions and I fell off the bed, he then came very close to me, with his hands clenched, looking very angry, and wanting me to admit all the things that I've done and how it's my fault. If I dared talked back, I know he would have hit me. Anyway, I managed to call him down and we both went to bed. I didn't sleep at all because of what happened. When 6am came, I immediately told Bf that I had to go because I need to go to work- which was true but also because I wanted to get out of there ASAP. He was being such a mood, he was insulting my dress /sense, saying that I did not look nice for our date night and that if I ever wear what I was wearing again he wouldn't want to hang out with me. He then dropped him off home and he was being such a bitch, shouting at me because I suggested the wrong direction to getting home, telling me that I had no common sense, people were looking at us- it was just a bad day.

When I got home, I just cried, he apologised but I told him that I wanted space and we haven't really been speaking for about a month ago.

Anyway, present day, we have been speaking on and off and things are getting back to normal. But currently, as he is so stressed because of immigration, he wants to have sex (I have known him for a long time, but when he feels sad/stressed it's like he uses my body as a stress reliever- he doesn't admit it but it's true and god for it if I deny him sex, he just gets angry). So anyway, he has been initiating that he wants sex (we haven't done it in a while). I then told him that I would be happy to see him, go somewhere, take a walk, but right now I don't feel safe to book a hotel and spend the night with him because of what happened the last time. Well you know what happened? He became very angry, saying I'm cheating on him that I should admit it to him, that I'm making up excuses, that his giving me a month and then watch, he would be in "full rage and no one can't say anything".

AIBU? I know it's been a while that we haven't had sex but I just don't feel comfortable to be in his company at present and want to wait a while. What should I do?

OP posts:
JustAnotherOpinion21 · 17/08/2022 18:10

You should cut all contact with him.

Crikeyblimey · 17/08/2022 18:12

Run. Run fast and don’t look back. He is bringing nothing to your life except potential danger.

DancingBeanstalk · 17/08/2022 18:13

Why are you still with him?

lioncitygirl · 17/08/2022 18:14

Oh god - he sounds insane and unhinged! Leave him fgs! Before he hits you. Why on Earth are tou still trying to be with him!

Spanielsarepainless · 17/08/2022 18:15

Why do you even need to ask? You are just being used for money and sex. Get out, block, get on with the rest of your life.

stuntbubbles · 17/08/2022 18:15

He’s not your boyfriend. He’s a dangerous man who’s using you for sex and money. Cut all contact.

IsDaveThere · 17/08/2022 18:16

What should I do?

Dump him. Delete his phone number, block him.

He's not your boyfriend, you see him once a month when you've got money and can pay for a hotel and have sex. Why can't you do free things at other times? He's using you.

Hotandbothereds · 17/08/2022 18:19

End this relationship right now.

He’s only interested in your money and getting sex from you, he’s violent and awful.

Just walk away and be glad you can get away from him easily, no wonder your family don’t like him.

Featuredcreature · 17/08/2022 18:19

Have you posted this before, sounds very familiar.

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:20

I didn't read to the end but end this now Op. He's a violent user . How old is he ? Did he go to school here - I don't know if he would have needed papers for enrolment.
Anyway , that's neither here nor there , leave him, he's dangerous.

djdkdkddkek · 17/08/2022 18:21

please get rid
genuinely, please

Superfrog3 · 17/08/2022 18:22

Leave the relationship, he will tell you he is sorry, it won't happen again and he might even throw in a "I love you" or " I can't live without you" just for good measures. Everything he is doing is abusive... wanting sex and being angry when he doesn't get it, making you feel bad because he "needs" sex when he's angry is sexual abuse. Kicking you, intimidating you and threatening you is physical abuse. Making you feel bad for things he thinks you have done, making you feel bad about yourself the way you dress and who you are is emotional abuse. Not to mention the fact he expected a refund because you was on your period and couldn't have sex with him, financial abuse and dam right cheeky!!!

Leave him now, don't look back and don't feel bad you deserve so much more!

Verbena1 · 17/08/2022 18:23

You are in an abusive relationship. You sound very young. Please walk away from this situation. Your mum is right, listen to her and listen to your own common sense.

Psm92 · 17/08/2022 18:23

He began to kick my back very hard on multiple occasions and I fell off the bed, he then came very close to me, with his hands clenched, looking very angry, and wanting me to admit all the things that I've done and how it's my fault. If I dared talked back, I know he would have hit me.

He already has hit you. Kicking your back hard is violence. Report this to the police.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:24

IsDaveThere · 17/08/2022 18:16

What should I do?

Dump him. Delete his phone number, block him.

He's not your boyfriend, you see him once a month when you've got money and can pay for a hotel and have sex. Why can't you do free things at other times? He's using you.

How is he using me? I have been with him for 12 years and when we do free things. He suggests going to the park but I keep saying no but we do free things- yes but every month he does expect us to book a hotel. I think it's normal for a man to want sex- especially if his only getting it once a month.

OP posts:
galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:25

Featuredcreature · 17/08/2022 18:19

Have you posted this before, sounds very familiar.

Yes... this is just an update.

OP posts:
ClocksGoingBackwards · 17/08/2022 18:25

You get rid and block him. He’s a user.

Stopthebusplease · 17/08/2022 18:25

Totally agree with other posters! Do you really have so little self worth that you would let any man treat you this way? Please OP, dump this horrible excuse for a man NOW! Delete his number, block him from any other means of contact, and if he turns up where you live, call the police, and tell them you feel scared to go out, because this man has threatened you.

Naunet · 17/08/2022 18:25

You should listen to your mum. He’s a user, he doesn’t care about you.
Do YOU care about you?

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:26

This actually makes me really sad , that young women need to ask what to do about a violent partner , I see it time and again on here .
We need to teach all girls from a young age what is an isn't acceptable.

Buffyzombie · 17/08/2022 18:26

Leave this abusive relationship immediately, don't look back. Block delete and move the fuck along. His behaviour is not ok.

Buffyzombie · 17/08/2022 18:27

Leave this abusive relationship immediately, don't look back. Block delete and move the fuck along. His behaviour is not ok.

Iamclearlyamug · 17/08/2022 18:27

Dear god.

Dump, block and never speak to him again!

And then get therapy to dig into why your self esteem and boundaries are so low that you'll allow yourself to be treated like this.

There's a reason he and your mum don't get - she can see what he is!

Poppyblush · 17/08/2022 18:28

Ffs Ditch him now. He’s using you for money. He’s an abuser. Get rid. Stop ruining your life.

Bintymcbintface · 17/08/2022 18:29

I often think people on here saying leave the relationship are being a little hasty but yeah, you need to ditch this man and cut all contact. He sponges off you, demands sex, gets angry when you don't want it, insults you and was violent. You don't need someone like that in your life