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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?

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eatyourcrustspls · 17/08/2022 18:44

AND LISTEN TO YOUR MUM!

I wonder why she doesn't like him? She sees him treating you like this and won't stand for it!

12 years!! Wake up and smell the coffee!

lisers · 17/08/2022 18:45

Get rid. Stop financing him and don't see him again

Shoxfordian · 17/08/2022 18:45

Ok so that was harsh but really op-
He’s using you and you’re being a mug

Listen to your Mum

SarahProblem · 17/08/2022 18:45

Is this a wind up?

Do you have any mental health issues OP?

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:46

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.

Of course not. He has been saying that he wants a child as he is nearing 30 but I have always told him that I would not bring a child into this relationship because of him. But everytime I begin, he just cries and gets upset when I tell him about the wrong things he has been doing. Subconsciously, however, I do feel that this may be my last chance to have a child. I'm not along in this. Many many women think like this,

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TempName01 · 17/08/2022 18:46

He has groomed you since you were a child then? He sounds absolutely vile, that’s not love.

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 17/08/2022 18:47

What exactly do you want from this thread, OP?

CatsOperatingInGangs · 17/08/2022 18:47

Please leave this man. He is abusive, he cannot support him, you and any baby. He is using you. I’m sorry.

IsDaveThere · 17/08/2022 18:47

What exactly do you love about him? Tell us what his good points are bet he doesn't have any

You said yourself that you only see him once a month because of his behaviour towards you - that is no basis for a loving relationship.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:47

SarahProblem · 17/08/2022 18:45

Is this a wind up?

Do you have any mental health issues OP?

Really? Mental Health issues? I should have posted this on the Relationship boards, they are very honest but no way would they say such things to me.

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Shoxfordian · 17/08/2022 18:47

You’re 28 though so you have at least 10 years to meet a man who works, who doesn’t abuse you, and have a child with him- not your last chance

GrumpyPanda · 17/08/2022 18:48

He doesn't sound like he has any respect for you. You should leave him, and also report the abuse to the police. Frankly he sounds like the kind of man who may threaten you for leaving.

MapleLeafMoose · 17/08/2022 18:48

This has to be a troll post. How is getting kicked in the back because you're menstruating a slight disagreement? What kind of men have you been dealing with your whole life where you consider this even remotely acceptable behaviour?

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:49

TempName01 · 17/08/2022 18:46

He has groomed you since you were a child then? He sounds absolutely vile, that’s not love.

Groomed? How can a 17 year old, at the time, from a 16 year old. It was mutual the . I don't understand that comment.

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Shgytfgtf111 · 17/08/2022 18:49

It most certainly isn't your last chance to have a child but even if it was, you know yourself it shouldn't be with him. Why ask for advice and then defend him when people point out whatyou already know?

eatyourcrustspls · 17/08/2022 18:49

OP, yes you aren't alone in thinking this but you are still young. You have children with him then means you have a permanent tie to him. He sounds awful. Please listen to us.

Fluffyboo · 17/08/2022 18:49

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.

Oh OP what are you doing? I get that you've been together for years and you think30 is a good age to start thinking about children, but why on earth would you stay with someone who is unpredictable and has proven that he will happily physically abuse you if he doesn't get sex or his own way? Why would you even consider having a child with this unpredictable angry violent man? What kind of life would that be for you and your child?

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:50

MapleLeafMoose · 17/08/2022 18:48

This has to be a troll post. How is getting kicked in the back because you're menstruating a slight disagreement? What kind of men have you been dealing with your whole life where you consider this even remotely acceptable behaviour?

Well his the only boyfriend I've had. I said in my post that I have known him since I was 15.

The kicking in the back was just a back story. I'm talking about the current issue which I mentioned in my post.

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eatyourcrustspls · 17/08/2022 18:50

You need to do the Freedom Programme with Women's Aid.

RedHelenB · 17/08/2022 18:51

For what reason is he claiming asylum?

SpilltheTea · 17/08/2022 18:52

No one is this stupid

DancingBeanstalk · 17/08/2022 18:52

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together.

He uses you for sex.

He uses you for money.

He is an abusive partner.

He would be an abusive father.

This isn’t even close to being your last chance to have a child. You just don’t want to be alone.

HMSSophia · 17/08/2022 18:52

Bloody hell woman, you're an absolute fool to stay with him. Sorry - I know you think you love him but you're at risk. Look up codependency

Pinkflipflop85 · 17/08/2022 18:54

Run for the fucking hills. This is not what healthy relationship looks like. Far from it.

Just because you are close in age doesn't mean that he hasn't groomed you.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:54

I cannot leave him. He would not let me. Even if I do, I would face the repercussions. He would stalk me, he knows where my close family members work, he would demand answers from then - or worse maybe hurts them, I don't know but I cannot put them in that position. I have to continue to talk to him so he doesn't suspect anything- just till I feel safe enough to just block. I cannot afford to get beaten up right now, I need to support my mum and I need to work.

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