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Partner moved himself in WITHOUT my say so

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Girlgamer · 29/07/2024 14:43

So my partner moved himself in last night… he literally walked in with his bags packed and said he’s moving in. Made himself at home. I was shocked, because we’d not had the conversation yet about him moving in. He just invited himself in. He used to live at his parents. He’s moved into my own house/mortgaged and said he is happy to split the bills and pay his way. What do I do? Because I’m not sure I feel ready for him to move in, and I’m shocked that he’s just come on his own, saying it is a “surprise” for me…

OP posts:
Stravaig · 29/07/2024 19:32

Run! Very fast and very far away from him.

Chuck him and all his belongings back out the door, end the relationship, block him on everything, and never talk to him again. Change the locks if he has a key or could have quietly made himself one.

Terrifying degree of entitlement.

Nanaof1 · 29/07/2024 19:34

capstix · 29/07/2024 18:36

I respect your views but I've been around too long to suggest someone throws away a relationship because their ego is bruised. Love is hard to find. Even harder to keep.

Since this isn't love but manipulation, there is nothing, but nothing to keep. One cannot throw away a relationship when it's already in the dumpster, thanks to the dud.

The only ego being bruised is going to be the cocklodgers when he finds out he's been shown the door.

One doesn't settle for some dud who shows up with his bags and assumes he has a new place to live. Heck, the dud has never lived on his own. He should do that for a while before he drops in to live with someone else as a "surprise".

Also, I bet I am older than you and have seen a lot more. I know I've seen more because I can see a future abusive relationship when the clues are staring me in the face.

BruFord · 29/07/2024 19:35

Haven’t RTFT, but you’re dodging a massive bullet by ending the relationship.

I’m wondering, has he ever had a serious relationship before? He sounds clueless about boundaries and mutual respect.

misscockerspaniel · 29/07/2024 19:36

SerafinasGoose · 29/07/2024 19:27

Battalion of MRAs closing in at two o'clock ...

No wait: 400+ posts in and just the one so far? They're slacking.

Edited

They reminded me of Fanny Craddock

HaveSomeIntrospect · 29/07/2024 19:37

Wow! What a cf!

Silvers11 · 29/07/2024 19:39

@Girlgamer -So have you got him out? Please don't even give him any extra time to leave. He needs to go now, tonight. His parents have probably told him to leave, so he has, but whatever excuse he gives, do not let him stay another night

DumbassHamsterSitterPerson · 29/07/2024 19:39

Wow! Stay strong OP. This has red flags all over it!

Shinyandnew1 · 29/07/2024 19:40

he is either manipulative or not very bright-I think you can do far far better,

AbsolutelyBarking · 29/07/2024 19:41

Girlgamer · 29/07/2024 18:00

For context, he is 29 (almost 30) years old. We’ve exchanged a few texts and a call today and he has said he’ll be giving up on the relationship if he has to leave. I said I’m happy for us to continue dating, talk about things, and he can stop over the odd night like he’s currently been doing. But he said he’s had enough of stopping over and he’s ready to move in and if I’m not ready, then it’s done for him. Regardless I will be asking him to leave tonight as I am not ready at all to share my space.

Well done!
His colours show through.
So does your strength.

Zone2NorthLondon · 29/07/2024 19:42

Blueuggboots · 29/07/2024 19:04

For context, he is 29 (almost 30) years old. We’ve exchanged a few texts and a call today and he has said he’ll be giving up on the relationship if he has to leave. I said I’m happy for us to continue dating, talk about things, and he can stop over the odd night like he’s currently been doing. But he said he’s had enough of stopping over and he’s ready to move in and if I’m not ready, then it’s done for him. Regardless I will be asking him to leave tonight as I am not ready at all to share my space.

WTAF?????? Omg, what an absolute cocklodging bunglecunt. Throw him out, immediately?!!!!!!

Bunglecunt. Great swearie word. I’m going to shamelessly steal and use that profanity

PotNoodleNancy · 29/07/2024 19:43

PARTNERS value each other and communicate respectfully.

PARTNERS do not issue demands or ultimatums. That’s the signal that the partnership is broken.

@Girlgamer He sounds very manipulative so beware of him trying to sweet talk you into doing what he wants. Don’t let your guard down and allow him to make a fool of you. He’s not Partnership material! 🤨

leeverarch · 29/07/2024 19:43

persistentyes · 29/07/2024 19:26

looks like @capstix has shuffled off with her tail between her legs

or

banned

Oh dear. How sad. Never mind.

Leanmeansmitingmachine · 29/07/2024 19:44

Girlgamer · 29/07/2024 14:58

Thanks all, I was really shocked and quite disappointed how he just showed up out the blue with his stuff. I haven’t asked him to move back yet cos I’m just a bit taken back and a bit worried asking him to leave will end the relationship. But I’m really unsure if I even want him here, I like my own space. He’s currently at work so I have time to think about what I’ll say to him when he’s back.

Yeah you need to pull yourself together and tell him to get the fuck out. How dare he?

PickAChew · 29/07/2024 19:48

He is telling you very loudly who he is. A manipulative tosspot who doesn't like being told no. Be glad to see the back of him for good because goodness knows what the hell else he has up his sleeve.

leeverarch · 29/07/2024 19:48

He's clearly been using his huge brain...

<thinks...> Bed, board and lodgings, food provided, laundry and general housekeeping all done at home. Gee if I move in with Girlgamer I'll get all that AND sex on tap as well. I know, I'll just turn up, she'll be thrilled.

Seriestwo · 29/07/2024 19:53

Audacity is stored in the balls. I’m sure of that.

FloofyKat · 29/07/2024 19:54

He’s rather dim if he thinks this is healthy, mature relationships work.
His comment about it being over if you ask him to move out tells you all you need to know about him

viques · 29/07/2024 19:55

Girlgamer · 29/07/2024 18:00

For context, he is 29 (almost 30) years old. We’ve exchanged a few texts and a call today and he has said he’ll be giving up on the relationship if he has to leave. I said I’m happy for us to continue dating, talk about things, and he can stop over the odd night like he’s currently been doing. But he said he’s had enough of stopping over and he’s ready to move in and if I’m not ready, then it’s done for him. Regardless I will be asking him to leave tonight as I am not ready at all to share my space.

HE SAID WHAT?

Now that is really adding a layer of CFery so thick you could ski on it.

Omlettes · 29/07/2024 19:55

Seriestwo · 29/07/2024 19:53

Audacity is stored in the balls. I’m sure of that.

Lol
"The Audacity of Hope"
Thanks Obama😂

TeaOrCoffeeOrHotChocolate · 29/07/2024 19:56

I reckon his parents are fed up with him and have chucked him out! Hence him being so eager to move in with you and trying to blackmail you by saying he'll break up with you if you don't let him.

He's an arsehole. Kick him out and dump him!

Omlettes · 29/07/2024 19:57

Girlgamer · 29/07/2024 18:00

For context, he is 29 (almost 30) years old. We’ve exchanged a few texts and a call today and he has said he’ll be giving up on the relationship if he has to leave. I said I’m happy for us to continue dating, talk about things, and he can stop over the odd night like he’s currently been doing. But he said he’s had enough of stopping over and he’s ready to move in and if I’m not ready, then it’s done for him. Regardless I will be asking him to leave tonight as I am not ready at all to share my space.

He must of come home by now, please let us know you are safe.

WhyAreHolidaysSoStressful · 29/07/2024 19:59

But he wasn’t really your partner is he if he didn’t even live with you? He’s your boyfriend.

Also if he can’t even communicate with you about decisions as important as this, theists a major red flag - I’d get rid tbh

BruFord · 29/07/2024 19:59

His parents have probably told him to leave,

@Silvers11 I think you might be right. He’s finally discovering, at nearly 30, that adults have to organize their own accommodation. You can’t shuffle over to someone else’s place with no warning and expect them to house you!

FOJN · 29/07/2024 20:00

capstix · 29/07/2024 18:34

You obviously think the answer is to be outraged and furious and throw him out. I'm probably a fair bit older than you and have seen lots of breakups where friends of mine exercised their egos to their own detriment.

Outraged, furious and throwing him out is an entirely appropriate response in this situation.

How dysfunctional are your relationships if you are conflating healthy boundaries with ego?

Literally no one thinks it's OK to turn up on someone's doorstep and announce they're moving in. He hasn't made a mistake, he trying to manipulate the OP.

Gonners · 29/07/2024 20:04

ElliLovesDogs · 29/07/2024 18:56

Are you the ops boyfriend?!

More likely the OP's classmate. It's only been a week, and I have no children, but already I'm thinking "Will the school holidays never end?"

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