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The silent treatment

21 replies

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:10

It's been going on all day , I have no idea what I have done but I know he has been online
He was horrible all weekend to me as well
I spent Easter Day in years because he was sulking again over something so minor, and sulking in the week over something so else and called me a liar when I understand what he said

I guess I just need some strength to tell him where to go he knows I get anxious about being ignored

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ThisNiftyMintCat · 02/04/2024 20:12

Get some relationship therapy

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:13

He would have to talk to me first 😢

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ohnoi · 02/04/2024 20:14

as someone who has had too much of the silent treatment, and their partner being horrible to them, it is abusive. Save your sanity by getting away as they don't change.

LeoTheLeopard · 02/04/2024 20:16

ThisNiftyMintCat · 02/04/2024 20:12

Get some relationship therapy

Don’t bother, dump him and get therapy for you. Sulking like this is abusive

MMadness · 02/04/2024 20:16

Why stay with someone who deliberately gives you anxiety? And if being ignored is something that sets you off so deeply, you need therapy for yourself.

Watchkeys · 02/04/2024 20:18

What stops you telling him where to go? What would happen if you did?

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:23

@Watchkeys I should I know this it's been going on way too long

He is sulking because he thinks he is the consolation prize for me as both my exs are taller than him

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Watchkeys · 02/04/2024 20:26

Yes but what stops you?

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:27

@Watchkeys anxiety about being alone I guess and having another failed relationship

This was meant to be the one that worked out

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AmandaHoldensLips · 02/04/2024 20:29

Being alone is a lot better than being stuck with a sulking man-baby. Do yourself a favour and tell him to take his childish ego and do one.

dimllaishebiaith · 02/04/2024 20:30

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:23

@Watchkeys I should I know this it's been going on way too long

He is sulking because he thinks he is the consolation prize for me as both my exs are taller than him

Oh god fuck him off please!

Honestly, hes punishing you for daring to have a sex life before him and for him having a fragile ego

His mysoginy shines through. he doesn't respect you and this kind of behaviour will get worse not better

He's pathetic and you deserve better

dickdarstardlymuttley · 02/04/2024 20:30

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:27

@Watchkeys anxiety about being alone I guess and having another failed relationship

This was meant to be the one that worked out

So this is actually all about you and your lack of self esteem and self worth. LTB. Work on yourself before you get into another relationship. You'll be treated how you allow yourself to be treated x Flowers

gamerchick · 02/04/2024 20:34

It's abuse. It's listed as domestic violence OP. Tell him to sling his hook, spend some time alone and boost your self esteem before getting in with another bloke.

When you dump him he'll love bomb you or say ok and not look back... Until he does. Each of these are designed to knock you off kilter. Don't fall for it.

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:48

I always feel anxious lately about when he is going to sulk and find issue with me

It's like I don't remember anymore what it's like to feel relaxed and not on edge

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gamerchick · 02/04/2024 21:25

Thats why he does it OP. Its abuse and thats why he needs dumping. Its no way to live. He likes it that you feel anxious and on edge.

Daffodilsarentfluffy · 02/04/2024 21:28

I have 3 ex dh's.. I wasn't staying to appease judgey gossips...
Ltb. Silent treatment is grounds for divorce now op.
It is very damaging to your mh.
Fuck that shit. Get mad op. And get out of that relationship!

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 21:30

He is sulking because I used his shower gel and he thinks that a man used it

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Coldupnorth87 · 02/04/2024 21:32

Tell him to do one.

Go to therapy.

MurderousCheekbones · 02/04/2024 21:32

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 20:23

@Watchkeys I should I know this it's been going on way too long

He is sulking because he thinks he is the consolation prize for me as both my exs are taller than him

Oh my god, what a fucking embarrassment of a man!

What in the name of fuck are you still doing with this wanker?!

AlwaysGinPlease · 02/04/2024 21:40

ThisNiftyMintCat · 02/04/2024 20:12

Get some relationship therapy

Terrible advice. He's abusive.

MissHarrietBede · 02/04/2024 22:09

annoyingboyfriend · 02/04/2024 21:30

He is sulking because I used his shower gel and he thinks that a man used it

Fucking hell. Get rid. He'll absolutely ruin your MH.

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