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WTF? BF doesn’t tell me things

31 replies

FelonyMelony · 10/01/2024 16:29

Not sure if I’m being too expectant, but I feel at the end of my tether with BF.
We don’t live together but are together most of the time, including when he has his DC.
Each weekend we have a chat about our weeks ahead - anything we have planned, special occasions coming up, etc. - idea being that we each have a head’s up and can plan our respective time effectively - or so I thought.
On many occasions now it has transpired that BF hasn’t told me about things, despite having known about them well in advance - things such as him finishing work early, having his DC extra days / evenings, having appointments, etc.
I just don’t understand why he does this? I am always supportive and never begrudge him spending time however he wants / needs to.
It’s not that I wish to control him in any way, I would just like to be able to plan my own time properly - not to mention, it feels somehow hurtful that he doesn’t talk to me about what’s going on - hard to explain but it sometimes feels like he’s being secretive or dishonest.
Each incident is a relatively small deal, but the incidents just keep adding up and I don’t understand it.
Today I found out by accident that his ex wife put their former house on the market a few months ago - yet BF hasn’t breathed a word. Why??

OP posts:
Beachywave · 11/01/2024 07:36

I mean, he likely won't change....
I've just started separating from my DH after 8 years together, 6 living together and our main issue is communication... as in, he does not communicate anything with me.

I'm not trying to be negative to your situation but but if it were me, I wish I'd ended things before it got this far.

Watchkeys · 11/01/2024 07:49

Ladyj84 · 11/01/2024 07:15

Weird I'm married and couldn't care less what hubby does when he does it or if I had to say every little plan or arrangement I had. When it's a together or family thing that comes up then we adjust whatever plans we have

This is the thing. Different things suit different people. If he doesn't suit you, chuck him and find someone who does. It's not his responsibility to do things your way.

thebluehen · 11/01/2024 14:14

What happens when you pull him up on it? Does he just say he forgot or does he then try and turn it onto you saying you are being difficult or controlling or saying you are trying to stop him seeing his kids?

It sounds like you feel disrespected and I don't blame you. Your time is as valuable as his is.

Beastiesandthebeauty · 11/01/2024 14:23

How long have you been together ?

Some things there's no need to tell you BUT make sure to make your own plans and DO NOT drop them for him ? How much of the time together do you plan ?

GR8GAL · 11/01/2024 15:05

My partner and I are a team, but we understand we're separate people with our own lives. Neither one of us expects the other to provide a play-by-play of their week ahead, or even the day ahead. Plans change, things come up, people change their mind. Maybe you need more to fill your own time instead of living your life around someone else's schedule. If its meant to be you'll make it work regardless.

2catsandhappy · 11/01/2024 15:28

So he fills your free time to suit him and his dc?
Have I read that right?

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