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My abusive ex...

6 replies

cherrytops · 08/05/2024 23:30

Has just married the woman he met right after me. They've been together 1.5 years. Meanwhile, I am dating one awful man after the next. Life seems really unfair right now. Feeling very, very low. Handhold, anyone?

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KikiShaLeeBopDeBopBop · 08/05/2024 23:36

At least you're getting rid of the awful men you find, your ex's new wife is legally tied to him now :/

You really can't compare the freedom you have with an abuser. Don't feel envious of him, you are living an independent life. I know it can be lonely sometimes but we all get lonely from time to time, even when in relationships. Freedom from dickheads is worth more than gold.

Your worth isn't dependent on your relationship status, it never was x

cherrytops · 08/05/2024 23:40

Thank you for your lovely message KikiShaLeeBopDeBopBop

It's just so awful being lonely and feeling like I won't meet anyone, which is realistically becoming a possibility now.

I keep wondering - was he just awful to me? Will he be ok with her?

I have no desire to be with him, I walked away from him and he came crying after me. It just seems so unfair, it's usually the guy who does better off regardless.

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ZekeZeke · 08/05/2024 23:41

You need to do the freedom program, stop dating assholes, concentrate on yourself, work on your own self and be happy.
Don't mind the ex or what he is up to.

XMissPlacedX · 08/05/2024 23:41

Poor woman he is marrying, at least you got away. Raise your bar OP, Twatty men don't change, so if you see a red flag 🚩 then get rid instead of thinking they might change or that you can change them, they won't and you can't.

cherrytops · 08/05/2024 23:45

Yes I got away from my ex. And don't worry I don't see the awful men beyond the first date or two as I can see the signs pretty quickly now.

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Runnerinthenight · 08/05/2024 23:48

You should be shouting from the rooftops! You got rid of him! She probably doesn't know what she's got herself into and I doubt very much that he will have changed any!

You can have a happy life without a man, and if you meet a good one, then that's a bonus x

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