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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:
TokyoTen · 17/08/2022 19:34

Please leave and block him. He is using you for money and sex. So many red flags about him in your post from pressuring you for sex, physical violence and taking money from you. Please see the light and leave jim before this gets any worse.

daisy46 · 17/08/2022 19:34

EW. This can't be real. But in case it is . . . have some self respect and never speak to him again.

Wetblanket78 · 17/08/2022 19:36

Only thing I would be doing is dumping him. He assaulted you, you would be very silly to have a child with him. Get rid he doesn't respect you he's using you.

Ilikewinter · 17/08/2022 19:36

What nationality is he, because if hes had his last application turned down and his appeal is also rejected then potentially he'll be removed from the UK.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 19:37

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.

Yes, there's security at the front desk and it's government funded for homeless people. If he takes someone in - he risks loosing the place.

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Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 19:37

What would you like to happen Op ?

Blush21 · 17/08/2022 19:37

do Not have a child, it will give him more rights in the country which is probably what he wants. DPs mother was in a similar situation, had a child, every time she does something he doesn’t like he threatens to take the child to his home country. She’s had to hide his birth certificate and all documents

EverythingsPeachy · 17/08/2022 19:39

So you don't see him often because of his behaviour. You no longer feel safe in his company due to physical and emotional abuse and you admit he uses you for sex. RUN! Read back what you have written and honestly have a serious think about where this relationship is going. Your mum doesn't like him because she is objective enough to see how bad this man is for you and I'll bet my last pound she doesn't even know all of it! Absolutely do not consider bringing an innocent child in to this. Your body and mind are already telling you to keep distance between you both please please listen before it is too late!

katishot · 17/08/2022 19:39

You should leave him immediately.
I cannot believe you are putting up with this. It is just awful.

mrsbitaly · 17/08/2022 19:39

Oh my gosh I cannot believe what I have just read!! For gods sake walk away now what on earth are you doing with someone like that. I for the life of me don't get why you continued talking after this incident THIS IS NOT A BOYFRIEND he is using you for money and sex and if you don't provide your being treated poorly. This isn't going to end well if you continue with this awful person

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:39

Very messy and a bit sad.

So you’re only with him because you feel
sorry for him and he guilt trips you.

Why doesn’t your mum like him?

Butchyrestingface · 17/08/2022 19:39

This cannot be real.

Luredbyapomegranate · 17/08/2022 19:40

He is abusive and mentally unstable OP.

On the bright side, you don’t live with him. Block him and never contact him again.

dancinfeet · 17/08/2022 19:40

ugh, sounds like my ex- he thought he had a right to demand sex as and when suited him- he even said it was his right as my husband, and used to complain about my period. Get away from this abusive arse and don’t look back

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 17/08/2022 19:41

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 19:37

What would you like to happen Op ?

I asked that further up thread and was ignored.

Thisgroupneverceasestoamazeme · 17/08/2022 19:41

I feel worried about you @galaxymilkshake, this might sound like a silly question but have you heard of domestic violence?

Are you in the UK? Are you from the UK originally? The things your boyfriend is doing are against the law in the uk. This is not the way people usually treat people in a relationship. It sounds as though you might feel scared of your boyfriend. Is that right?

it might help you to look at this website

www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/recognising-domestic-abuse/

Please keep yourself safe. It sounds as though you have come to see his behaviour as normal or something you have to put up with. It isn’t. It is against the law and it will be causing you mental distress. Please contact an organisation for help.

musicandpassion · 17/08/2022 19:42

Please walk away OP. He sounds awful. He shouldn't be getting angry at you because you don't want sex. That's so wrong. It doesn't matter how long you have been together. You know that you can't have a baby together, you've admitted that. Go and find someone who loves you who you can have a baby with who will love you and treat you as you deserve. You're 28, that is more than enough time to have a baby, loads of people have babies older than that!

Flamingooooooooooooooo · 17/08/2022 19:43

If this is real - and this is a real situation you’re in - I genuinely feel sorry that you think any of this is normal on any level. I literally can’t imagine living my life like this. Nor would I want to.

you say you’d see the partner more if he wasn’t so unpredictable, you wrote:

‘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.’

Can I ask how a child would factor in to that? So the kid wants to see its dad, you feel like he’s too unpredictable that day. What do you say to the kid? Sorry, we can’t see daddy today. He’s too volatile. Might hit one or both of us. 😬

kids need stability, no part of this sounds stable.

is his unpredictable behaviour often relates to sex or rather, the lack of?

TheCatterall · 17/08/2022 19:43

jesus f’ing Christ.

you love him and think he’s ok. He wants a baby and you’re staying as you have invested so much time in this relationship and want a baby. But you know you can’t have one with how he is at the moment.

he doesn’t think it’s worth spending time with you in a hotel if you won’t have sex with him like some paid sex worker. He’s violent, aggressive, moody and scary when he’s not getting his own way. He tells you how to dress and belittles you.

“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.”

yup. Sounds like a relationship you should stay in says no one anywhere.

wonder why your mother doesn’t like him!

id speak to police about concerns.

id speak to them about how to keep yourself safe whilst ending this relationship.

he ain’t a good/loving or nice person. Just because sometimes he isn’t threatening or intimidating you does not mean this is a healthy relationship.

you are allowing him and enabling him to treat you like this as you keep going back for. Lee and making weak excuses about how you’ve ‘done wrong’.

you are a victim. Get out. Get help.

galaxymilkshake · 17/08/2022 19:43

I just want him to change. He tells me his sorry, that he loves me, he cries when I keep telling him what his doing and how I feel, he knows it's wrong but I don't know...

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orion678 · 17/08/2022 19:45

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.

Yes, you can leave him. If he starts stalking you, you report him to the police. Immigration will not clear him to remain, you're free.

Also, he's not your last chance to have a baby (nor is he even vaguely an acceptable option) - I got together with my husband at 29, we now have 2 kids (I was 35 and 38 at their births).

And to be clear, it is not acceptable to kick or threaten your partner physically. For any reason. Distancing yourself from him is the right thing to do. He will only get worse and you KNOW this.

gottastopeatingchocolate · 17/08/2022 19:45

He is BU.
You need support, OP, if he is as abusive as you are stating in this thread. Women's Aid will assist you. While I hear your concerns about leaving the relationship, he is unlikely to carry out any threats as one sniff of trouble with the police and his immigration will be affected.

Vapeyvapevape · 17/08/2022 19:45

Why don't you marry him , have a baby and have sex whenever he wants , I'm sure he'll change then .

SunnyD44 · 17/08/2022 19:47

So this is your life now then.

If you’re happy with your life then carry on but I’d want more for myself.

FlissyPaps · 17/08/2022 19:47

Stop making excuses for him. Stop it.

He is a manipulative, violent, piece of shit. Deep down you know this. You know this is not normal or acceptable. Otherwise you wouldn’t have posted here.

Please take the advice from people on here! GET OUT. RUN. LEAVR HIM. NEVER LOOK BACK.

Don’t stay with this man because you “love” him. He does not love you. He doesn’t respect you. He doesn’t give a shit about you. That is not love. It never will be. He just wants financial security and someone to control, manipulate. This will never change.

Do not have a child with this man. It doesn’t matter at all that you are in the “prime age”. Your life will not end if you do not have a child with him. You have pleanty of time to meet someone else and have a child.

Please OP, for your safety and mental well-being trust us. Get out of there.