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DP gone AWOL all night

477 replies

JurassicParkaha · 30/03/2023 06:11

Been with my DP for 3 years. He's lived with me for 6 months but also has his own flat a 40 min bus ride from me (we are in London). We've been discussing renting out his flat, marriage plans and just booked an expensive once in a lifetime holiday for the summer. We are mid 30s if relevant.

We had an argument yesterday evening around 7pm - I was annoyed he wasn't doing more around the house. Despite being super clean/tidy at home, he doesn't make much effort since living with me. Obv a concern I want to address before we go down the marriage path. He got cross and told me he was going back to his flat as didn't want to talk about it anymore. Fine. He does this sometimes if - will either go for a long walk to calm down or go home for a few hours to get some space. Tbf he hasn't done it in a long time since I told him I don't mind the long walk to think things over but think going home is unnecessary drama.

This time however, his phone is switched off/unavailable which is unlike him. And I haven't heard from him since he left. He's never awol like this all evening/night and we always talk and resolve things after an argument after a few hours. My first thought was to be pissed off that maybe he's being petty/punishing me for nagging him (even though it's unlike him). But it's now 6am and his phone is still switched off, he hasn't been online since early afternoon yesterday, and I'm wondering if something happened. He's not usually active on social media so no way to check that.

I'm debating going to his flat to check now (which would delay me for work) but also don't want to give him the satisfaction if he is indeed being petty. If I do go into work though I'll be 2 hours away from his flat with no way to check on him till evening.

He wouldn't be at any friends as none live close by, he doesn't do drugs and even when drunk always remembers to charge/have his phone switched on. He's on days off this week so no need to be at work. What would you do? Check on him or leave him and wait to hear from him.

OP posts:
uncomfortablydumb53 · 30/03/2023 19:07

He's shown his true colours and won't change
Thank god, before you got married and bought a house together
You deserve so much more

Schnooze · 30/03/2023 19:12

Hope everything is ok op. It’s been a long time since lunchtime.

CJFJ1 · 30/03/2023 19:15

Sorry it's happened, OP, but not sorry about your long-term future, which will be much better off without this idiot in it, by the sounds of it.

MissCrowley · 30/03/2023 19:15

As hard as it will be, don't contact him again ever, that'll piss him right off.
What an absolute toad to treat you like that. You've had a lucky escape.

JurassicParkaha · 30/03/2023 19:15

Thanks everyone! Still in shock but if I now think more calmly I realise he's previously lived with his mum till 30s to afford his flat and she did everything for him. Cooking, cleaning, laundry etc. He learnt to do it for himself (hence it didn't worry me) but only himself. Maybe in a woman's company he immediately defers to her as 'mum'. My pop psychology but it might explain why he cooked/cleaned at his and not at mine.

To those calling it 'nagging' - I get home around 7pm but start work at 7am too and often have to log in at home to work some more. When he would work late and I was wfh, I always cooked, so he could decompress once home. On my days off I always devote some time to doing my chores. But it got to a point I was doing the bulk of it. I never got to decompress. If he had even suggested a take away or to make a quick meal while I sat down and relaxed, I'd be fine. But I came home after a long day, got told I needed to sort the dishwasher and do the cooking, while he complained about being bored on his day off. He did none of the other chores either. It just showed a lack of respect for me and my time. Especially when he wouldn't let me get a cleaner as he didn't want a stranger touching his stuff!

And he had his expectations too. He was a fastidious recycler and told me off for not composting. So I applied for a bin and started doing it and he never had to ask again. No drama and I didn't need to go off grid to mull it over.

He knows I don't believe women's lives should revolve around the household drudgery (unless they enjoy it) while men are freed up to be relaxed and fresh for career advancement/hobbies/interests. Maybe that's why he decided he's better suited to someone who does it all for him.

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mommatoone · 30/03/2023 19:18

Bloody hell OP , i couldnt be arsed with all the drama! Get rid and find someone on your wavelength, he sounds like a child.

Therealjudgejudy · 30/03/2023 19:21

I'd be packing his bags right now.

Sorry op 💐

Bearpawk · 30/03/2023 19:22

I'm glad he's safe but sorry it sounds like the relationship is over. I'd even go so far as to say he's getting cold feet so he's doing that thing where they act up so you dump them as they're too chickenshit to be the one who walks away.
Move on and eventually you'll meet someone who deserves you, and you'll wonder what you ever saw in this sulking man child.

TeaAndTwoSugars · 30/03/2023 19:27

So sorry OP what cruel behaviour from someone you are supposed to be close to.
At least he's shown his true colours and you can show him the door.

UnfinishedUserna · 30/03/2023 19:29

I was thinking he had instigated an argument to spend the night somewhere else on purpose Blush my ex would need space too, just generally with other people!

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HelloBunny · 30/03/2023 19:48

I had a make or break with my DH about three years in. My advice is to walk away now. At least you have your own place.

KnackeredAF · 30/03/2023 19:54

He sounds like a total fucking weapon.

Our house has an unequal split in terms of cooking as I am better enjoy it more than my partner. That said if I got home and said “I’m knackered, can you help?” He’d be there no problems and would almost certainly suggest a takeaway. I can’t believe that he behaved like that as an adult!

I’d bag up his crap, but open a bottle of glitter into each one before handing it back. No real damage done, but a real inconvenience to him.

Onwards, and upwards, OP.

EvelynKatie · 30/03/2023 19:58

Bloody hell. At least he’s shown you his true colours now OP before you got married etc.

whataboutism · 30/03/2023 19:58

Sorry about that Op. Big hugs. The mask fell of. You are lucky you are not married.

momtoboys · 30/03/2023 19:58

This sounds like dramatic behavior of a teen age break up. Barmy.

Stravaig · 30/03/2023 20:00

@KnackeredAF Evil genius! (the glitter) 😍🤣

whataboutism · 30/03/2023 20:01

KnackeredAF · 30/03/2023 19:54

He sounds like a total fucking weapon.

Our house has an unequal split in terms of cooking as I am better enjoy it more than my partner. That said if I got home and said “I’m knackered, can you help?” He’d be there no problems and would almost certainly suggest a takeaway. I can’t believe that he behaved like that as an adult!

I’d bag up his crap, but open a bottle of glitter into each one before handing it back. No real damage done, but a real inconvenience to him.

Onwards, and upwards, OP.

This is the best advice I heard in a long time...

flutterbyebaby · 30/03/2023 20:03

He sounds like a complete nob job

MaireadMcSweeney · 30/03/2023 20:17

I would let him enjoy his pristine man flat and not let him anywhere near yours again.
It did jump out that you've had several arguments where he's walked out and gone back to his flat in the last 6 months since he moved in. That's really not good in terms of communication.

Frankola · 30/03/2023 20:31

I have to say OP, you sound like a very sweet and kind person to worry and go to the lengths you did to ensure your partner was safe.

Unfortunately it looks like all the talk of moving in permanently, getting married etc has caught up with him and he's had some kind of mummy's boy/committment phobe meltdown. Things like this show you who a person really is. Believe them when they show you.

You're right to end it now before it's just more misery down the line. It sounds like he isn't ready for life outside mummy's home yet.

OhwhyOY · 30/03/2023 20:34

Whether he was hoping you'd end the relationship or just that you'd 'come to your senses' and realise what an amazing catch he is, definitely sounds like he was deliberately worrying you. I agree with PPs, awful situation for you but better to find out who he is now before you're locked into a house and marriage with him. What a childish approach he's taken.

MysteryBelle · 30/03/2023 20:36

Your updates make it clear you are mismatched with that awful person. Good riddance to him!

SpinCityBlues · 30/03/2023 20:37

Is his mother still around? Or just his dad?

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