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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:
SunshineLoving · 17/08/2022 18:29

Listen to the replies. Dump him. Block him.

He is abusive and a leach. Time to move on.

djdkdkddkek · 17/08/2022 18:29

No disrespect but it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s trying to get you pregnant for an anchor baby…

Cosycover · 17/08/2022 18:30

What should you do? Seriously?

Let him keep using and abusing you for sex of course. And you should keep paying for him too incase he gets angry and hits you.

Hes a keeper!

IsDaveThere · 17/08/2022 18:30

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:24

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.

He's using you because you buy him stuff that he wouldn't be able to afford otherwise, you pay for hotels and he gets laid once a month.

He's also abusing you and is violent towards you. Why on earth are you still with him?

I also don't understand how you can call someone a boyfriend when you only meet up for sex once a month Confused

How old are you both?

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:31

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:25

Yes... this is just an update.

Why are you still with him? Seriously, what is it in you that prompts you to ask what you should do about a violent man ?
Please tell someone and get yourself some help regarding self respect and assertiveness. Don't put up with this , he could actually kill you !

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:31

DancingBeanstalk · 17/08/2022 18:13

Why are you still with him?

I love him. Also, I am at a prime age to have a child. I'm nearing 30z

OP posts:
djdkdkddkek · 17/08/2022 18:32

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:24

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.

He’s had no status in this country for 12 years?

djdkdkddkek · 17/08/2022 18:32

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:31

I love him. Also, I am at a prime age to have a child. I'm nearing 30z

embarrassing

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:33

He's literally had years to sort out his papers ffs.

lisavanderpumpscloset · 17/08/2022 18:33

If I dared talked back, I know he would have hit me.

If your daughter said this to you, or any of your op, would you advise her to stay?

Run fast, run far.

lemonyfox · 17/08/2022 18:34

Well neither of you can afford a child, so what does being of a child bearing age have to do with anything?

He sounds vile, you sound deluded and weak and a push over. Pull your standards right up and leave him. You aren't good for each other.

Ilovechinese · 17/08/2022 18:35

Block him on everything and report him to immigration for DV

SparrowsNest · 17/08/2022 18:37

Not sure what you are expecting from your post OP other than people telling you to get away from this aggressive and abusive man.

Frazzledmummy123 · 17/08/2022 18:37

Get yourself some self respect and get the hell away from him. If you genuinely believe all the excuses you are making for him then that is seriously concerning. Whatever you do, don't bring a child into this riot of a relationship. He'll probably be violent to your child too, and no offence, you sound like you would hold onto a man at any cost which isn't grounds for mature and good parenting. 30 is not old.

Leave him, move on and meet someone who will treat you properly. No wonder your mum doesn't like him, if aby of my daughters were dating this man I'd be sick with worry.

Shoxfordian · 17/08/2022 18:37

Have you had a brain aneurysm at some time in the last twelve years op? It’s the only explanation I can think of for putting up with this shit

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:38

He’s had no status in this country for 12 years?

Yes he has but he is on some type of Visa, I forgot what it's called, so he has to renew it every three years or so until it reaches 10 years and then he could apply for a British passport. But as you know, immigration take a long while- also, his initial renewal application was rejected the first so now he is going through an appeal.

The reason why we see each other once a month is because of "ME", he would want to see me everyday but I choose not to as he is unpredictable with his behaviour.

OP posts:
Frazzledmummy123 · 17/08/2022 18:40

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:38

He’s had no status in this country for 12 years?

Yes he has but he is on some type of Visa, I forgot what it's called, so he has to renew it every three years or so until it reaches 10 years and then he could apply for a British passport. But as you know, immigration take a long while- also, his initial renewal application was rejected the first so now he is going through an appeal.

The reason why we see each other once a month is because of "ME", he would want to see me everyday but I choose not to as he is unpredictable with his behaviour.

You want to have a child with someone who you only see once a month becsuse he has unpredictable behaviour? Bloody hell!

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:40

Shoxfordian · 17/08/2022 18:37

Have you had a brain aneurysm at some time in the last twelve years op? It’s the only explanation I can think of for putting up with this shit

Wow. That is low. I'm going to leave this thread.I have been with him since I was 16. I don't think posters understand.

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Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:40

Follow immigration's lead and reject him too .

Frazzledmummy123 · 17/08/2022 18:41

Op was told what she doesn't want to hear so leaves thread. Grow up!!

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:42

What's there to understand? He is a violent user , doesn't work, uses you for sex - you asked what to do and people are telling you.

eatyourcrustspls · 17/08/2022 18:43

He is using you. He is abusing you. He sees you as a meal ticket. You've wasted 12 years with him. Would you really want him to be the father of your children? He could kill you.

DancingBeanstalk · 17/08/2022 18:43

He’s taking you for a fool.

You absolutely cannot bring a child into this relationship. You cannot knowingly give your child an abusive father.

That would be acting in your own interests and not your child’s, which ultimately means you shouldn’t be a parent.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:43

Also, he doesn't tell me to buy him stuff, I choose to do it because I feel bad.

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Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 18:44

What do you want to do Op ? Change him I guess, but he won't change, believe me.