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WWYD - Gas Engineer messaging after finishing appointment!

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Cornwallwanabee · 07/05/2024 22:30

Gas engineer called today to carry out landlord gas safety check as we rent our home. Nice guy and we were chatting and I said we have to move as our landlord wants to sell up so not good! I told him I am 55 so age is not on our side re mortgages etc. He said no way would I have said you are 55! I told him I’m married have family and a grandchild! He told me he is just about to buy a house and he has been renting so it is possible. He also told me it’s just him! He said everything was ok with the check and he can do a few bits on his ipad if i’m happy for him to stay - I said no problem because I didn’t think anything of it - his ipad had run out so he said he would sort it later. I said no problem and thanks for doing the check. He left, then sent me a text saying have a good day! I was surprised by this and just replied thanks you too. Then another message saying he would have stayed longer! He has my number as I had to give it to them so the engineer can keep you updated as to when they will arrive. He then sent another text but deleted it before I read it! Sent me another text at 6pm asking if I got everything done today! I haven’t replied- family around and getting dinner! What would you do?

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PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 07/05/2024 22:32

I would block his number and leave it there

ItsADoggieDogWorld · 07/05/2024 22:39

This is how affairs start. Block him and get on with your life.

AgathaMystery · 07/05/2024 22:43

I would report him to the agency and landlord and screenshot everything.

Men this are revolting. They harass women. He knows your number and where you live. Tell your husband and let him deal with him. I imagine he does this to every female he encounters alone in their home. He is a predator.

MsMuffinWalloper · 07/05/2024 22:51

I don't like it when men I am paying to do work get overly friendly like this because they know where you live and where you keep keys/general daily routine. It feels like they're using that to make you feel obliged somehow.
You say you are married to him, yet it seems clear he was flirting. That isn't a man who sounds like he has good boundaries, let alone talking about renting a flat to a client. It feels off but obviously it's up to you to discuss with your DH and decide. Maybe let him respond to any messages in future though!

Cornwallwanabee · 08/05/2024 09:41

Thanks for your replies

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HugeCwtch · 08/05/2024 10:11

Report him - this is MASSIVELY inapropriate!!

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