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Blocking a narc - help

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throaway292 · 14/08/2023 16:37

I have been dealing with someone who I believe is a narcissist. Our chats were flirty at first with some sexting and then I found out a few things that I wasn't happy with - such as he has a gf (100% does), which he still denies.

I have difficulty establishing boundaries so I said I don't think it was a good idea to continue communication and blocked him. I felt anxious the whole time and unblocked him, no bloody idea why, I wanted to make sure he was ok.

He went off on a rant and rave about how I've lead him on, I've treated him like a piece of meat, I can't just pick and choose when I want to deal with him and he doesn't know "who hurt me in the past to make me think this was ok". I apologised and said I won't contact him again, and have blocked him (for good!. But, the way he spoke to me, I feel so bloody guilty.

I am now worried there might be blowback as he said he feels I've lead him on and his tone was very strong.

OP posts:
JibbaJab · 15/08/2023 19:56

Do you suffer from anxiety and worry in general or is this just now with this?

throaway292 · 15/08/2023 19:59

@JibbaJab I've always been a worrier and overthinker! I have had some relationships in the past where I had an ex who would make account after account to contact me when I blocked them (this was in my teenage years)
I also had an ex who would threaten suicide when I broke up with him and it was very traumatising to me - so I think when I reject someone, I either assume A) they won't leave me alone or B) they'll do something to harm themselves.

There was a time in my life I was very assertive. I feel like all my worries about this would just be diminished if I knew 100% he had a girlfriend because why bother. I've seen endless proof but him denying it to the level he did just makes me think maybe it's more complicated than I thought.

OP posts:
JibbaJab · 15/08/2023 20:11

That's understandable, shame you had that experience it's not nice to have that thought burdened on you. In reality I doubt there is many that would act on that threat.

Regardless of the situation with the girlfriend, you already know he's not good news from his reaction and your reaction.

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