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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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Sunnyqueen · 17/08/2022 19:20

You've been together 12 years but see each other once a month?? Get real OP, he doesn't even see you as a gf. You are a fuck buddy at best...he is using you for money and a bit of sex.

Ffsmakeitstop · 17/08/2022 19:22

You need to leave the horrible fucker. You must be able to see it's not right to be kicked and threatened because you might have treated him badly. There's being a bit arsey and then there's being violent which is what he"s done.
Please leave him before he really hurts you.

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:22

So you keep booking a hotel once a month but you’re on your period most of the time - so that means (if you’re regular) that you’re booking the hotel knowing you’re due your period.

I don’t think you like having sex with him (which I don’t blame you).

Why doesn’t your mum like him?

This relationship isn’t working.
He doesn’t even like you.

As you say you’re getting older and you want a child.
You know you can’t have a child in the current circumstances so why not find someone who you can have a baby with?

You’re wasting your time with him.
Do you not want to find someone who treats you nice and doesn’t just use you for money?

Pinkflipflop85 · 17/08/2022 19:23

Sunnyqueen · 17/08/2022 19:20

You've been together 12 years but see each other once a month?? Get real OP, he doesn't even see you as a gf. You are a fuck buddy at best...he is using you for money and a bit of sex.

Indeed.
Wouldn't be surprised if you weren't the only one as well. He has plenty of time to see other women after all.

Lindy2 · 17/08/2022 19:23

You posted last month when you also had an awful time with him at the hotel.

This month pretty much the same scenario with the addition of him kicking you.

You meet once a month and he is abusive towards you. You also have a period once a month so that will keep happening when you see him unless you alter your schedule.

You're crazy to put up with this. This isn't a healthy or normal relationship but you've already been told that multiple times.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 19:23

Sunnyqueen · 17/08/2022 19:20

You've been together 12 years but see each other once a month?? Get real OP, he doesn't even see you as a gf. You are a fuck buddy at best...he is using you for money and a bit of sex.

We have only seen each other for about a month recently. It has not been like this across the 12 years-no. Are you saying that I should see him more regularly then? He is getting upset that I'm not seeing much of him as frequently.

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IDreamOfTheMoors · 17/08/2022 19:24

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.

Stop making excuses. He has already physically abused you.

GET OUT!!!

Skye99 · 17/08/2022 19:24

Run don’t walk! This is likely to get worse. PLEASE don’t bring a child into this situation. It would be very unfair. You have time to meet someone better and have a baby.

No one should treat you like this.

Pinkflipflop85 · 17/08/2022 19:24

No - you shouldn't be seeing him at all!
Unless you are planning on ending your life soon - because he will most likely do it for you.

maryback · 17/08/2022 19:25

He is a horrible violent man.

Matildahoney · 17/08/2022 19:26

So he's very unpredictable, so much that you don't want to see him hardly at all, yet you think it's a good idea to have a child with him?!

mamabear715 · 17/08/2022 19:27

I'm not clear on what you want, OP.. if you're happy, stay with him, if not, leave.. you get defensive about him but it sounds a terrible relationship.

SirChenjins · 17/08/2022 19:27

Dump him quickly and block him. You can do a million times better, from what you describe you mum is right not to like him. He’s emotionally abusive and a leech.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 19:27

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:22

So you keep booking a hotel once a month but you’re on your period most of the time - so that means (if you’re regular) that you’re booking the hotel knowing you’re due your period.

I don’t think you like having sex with him (which I don’t blame you).

Why doesn’t your mum like him?

This relationship isn’t working.
He doesn’t even like you.

As you say you’re getting older and you want a child.
You know you can’t have a child in the current circumstances so why not find someone who you can have a baby with?

You’re wasting your time with him.
Do you not want to find someone who treats you nice and doesn’t just use you for money?

I get paid at the end of the month so like to pay for things around then- it allows me to budget and pay for the essential things (bills, etc) first and then for recreation.

I am on contraception so my period comes on different days and to be honest, looking back, it has only been twice that I came on my period. His upset because it had happened on two consecutive months that we met up.

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KosherDill · 17/08/2022 19:27

Skye99 · 17/08/2022 19:24

Run don’t walk! This is likely to get worse. PLEASE don’t bring a child into this situation. It would be very unfair. You have time to meet someone better and have a baby.

No one should treat you like this.

It would be absolutely immoral to produce a child in this situation. Utterly and categorically reprehensible.

TempName01 · 17/08/2022 19:28

How has he been here since he was a minor with no immigration sorted? Are you sure he isn’t older and lying about his age? The whole things sounds batshit and if it is real you need to get the hell away from him and report him.

vodkaredbullgirl · 17/08/2022 19:29

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 18:31

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

WTF find someone else.

EnjoyingTheSilence · 17/08/2022 19:30

What would you say to your daughter if she told you all the things you’ve told us about your bf? What would you say to your friend who told you all these things?

WAKE UP!

Do you really want this to be your life? You can’t end it because you’re scared of him, and you scared of him when you’re together. You can’t see this is an abusive relationship?

No wonder your mum doesn’t like him. If you were my dd I’d do everything I possibly could to get you away from him.

Hotandbothereds · 17/08/2022 19:31

TempName01 · 17/08/2022 19:28

How has he been here since he was a minor with no immigration sorted? Are you sure he isn’t older and lying about his age? The whole things sounds batshit and if it is real you need to get the hell away from him and report him.

Totally agree, makes no sense at all

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:31

What do you get out of this relationship?

A partner is meant to make your life better, not more difficult.

I am single by choice at the moment.
I don’t have anyone being rude to me, kicking me or making me feel like I’m worthless and I get to keep all of my money.

If I want a partner I could go on a dating site and almost every man I would meet would treat me better than he treats you.

Why do you choose to be with him over being single?

AmazingBouncingFerret · 17/08/2022 19:31

He sounds dreamy. Does he have a brother??

Changechangychange · 17/08/2022 19:32

I thought you wanted a baby with him?

seven201 · 17/08/2022 19:32

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.

Yet you want to put a child(ren) in the position of having a man like that as a father? You need to find your strength. You need to open your eyes. He is abusing you in various ways. He is not a nice person. You are so young, you have plenty of time to find a decent man to make a family with. YOU deserve someone who isn't this vile excuse for a man. Imagine a friend was telling you about their relationship - you'd be horrified. If he gets nasty when you tell him it's over, call the police. Tell your relatives to call the police. Surely his citizenship will be at risk if he keeps getting arrested?

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:33

Have you ever actually been to where he stays?

It wouldn’t surprise me if he doesn’t even live there and lives with his wife and kids.

We get treated how we allow ourselves to be treated.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 19:33

TempName01 · 17/08/2022 19:28

How has he been here since he was a minor with no immigration sorted? Are you sure he isn’t older and lying about his age? The whole things sounds batshit and if it is real you need to get the hell away from him and report him.

Very messy and a bit sad. His mother bought him to the UK to stay with family relatives on a limited visa, about 6 months. But the mother instead went back home and left him there with the relatives and didn't return back- his family in the UK are not nice at all, they see him as a burden and unfortunately- none of them managed to get his papers sorted whilst he was here. It became an issue when he was trying to apply for college and couldn't get a place, the family members who he was staying with, kicked him out as he kept getting I trouble and since then, he has been dealing with immigration etc

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