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Can't get over my ex

17 replies

DraculasBitch · 21/10/2024 17:24

Hi I'm afraid this may be a long one, I apologise I advance. I'm so very depressed and feel like I'm losing my mind.
I met a guy through a FB group. And over the next 9 months we messaged, video called and he'd call me every day. We started talking in July but didn't meet up till the following May. He lives in Wales and I in Leeds. Neither of us drives.We were so so close. We like the same everything. We joked we were more or less the same person. We said i love you after about 2 months of talking. It was very intense.

When we finally met it was amazing . And we met up every month for 5 months. Then I did something I will forever regret. He'd left his laptop open and when he was asleep I went through the history. I'd managed to stop myself doing this before because I know it's wrong but I have very low self esteem and have been cheated on before. He hadn't cleared it since July and I checked in the September. There was around 200 searches for porn. He was spending hours and hours watching. Some were labelled extreme. I didn't look at what it was. And he'd googled tinder. So I obviously asked what the hell was going on and he managed to make me see that he hadn't actually went on it. But he was being really funny with his phone. Before if he had a message he'd say oh its my sister etc. Now he'd go to the toilet if he had a msg come through. So I accused him of all sorts. So the next day he told me he wouldn't be back as im too suspicious and the distance is too much. And I assumed he'd change his mind once he calmed down. But it's been a nearly 5 weeks and he's adamant it's over. And I'm just so sad and depressed. When i wake up I think of him , he's the last thing I think of at night. I cry every day. I work from home and I'm just sat typing, tears running down my face.
So some details about him he's 44 and lives with his parents. He spends all day sat in his bedroom. He uses coke,I don't and It didn't bother me at all. Big drinker. Doesnt work because of depression. He's had depression for years and constantly goes on about being ill. He's in debt for thousands. He's addicted to porn. When we were having sex he'd always mention porn stars I looked like or said I did good porn face. He can't orgasm, probably for that reason. He's a big drinker and lives for going out with his younger mates. All his friends his own age are now all married with kids.
So why can't I move on? I feel like I'm obsessed with him even when I've just listed all his faults. I'm literally broken by this. We have tried remaining friends but after a few days I just beg him to give me another chance. Today he said to stop messaging him as I'm making him ill. That was after me pouring my heart out to him telling him how much I love him. Please someone help. Please be kind I'm an emotional wreck atm. But you can tell me what a fool I'm being over him by all means.

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Andwhatfreshhellisthis · 21/10/2024 17:29

Stop it. You have a problem and if you continue you will get a criminal record.

Get yourself into counselling you have no idea on boundaries and your bar is far too low.

This man has a porn addiction and likes ‘extreme porn’ and is a druggie. Raise your ambition in life and leave him alone.

AnonAnonmystery · 21/10/2024 17:32

I think you need to go no contact to really see him for what he is and that he’s no good for you long term ( or even short term). You deserve to not be looking over your shoulder at what your partner is doing. I think with online or long distance it all gets too intense than it normally would. At the moment it’s like he’s your happy drug if that makes sense. In the long term you will see that it was a blessing he doesn’t want to try again. Honestly you deserve so much better.

TwistedWonder · 21/10/2024 17:34

WTAF do you see on an unemployed debt riddled coked up pisshead porn addict loser who lives in his mums spare bedroom and can’t even cum?

Seriously OP as far as the bar for fucking shit men goes this one is about as far on the gutter as I’ve read on here and that’s against some stiff competition.

Really what does this no hoper actually offer you? Give your head a wobble as they say in here - there’s a reason why he’s single. Honestly see the reality of the huge multitude of red flags he’s been waving

TheShellBeach · 21/10/2024 17:37

TwistedWonder · 21/10/2024 17:34

WTAF do you see on an unemployed debt riddled coked up pisshead porn addict loser who lives in his mums spare bedroom and can’t even cum?

Seriously OP as far as the bar for fucking shit men goes this one is about as far on the gutter as I’ve read on here and that’s against some stiff competition.

Really what does this no hoper actually offer you? Give your head a wobble as they say in here - there’s a reason why he’s single. Honestly see the reality of the huge multitude of red flags he’s been waving

Edited

I cannot better the sentiments expressed in this excellent post.

Wobble thy head, OP.

chillibuns · 21/10/2024 17:42

TwistedWonder · 21/10/2024 17:34

WTAF do you see on an unemployed debt riddled coked up pisshead porn addict loser who lives in his mums spare bedroom and can’t even cum?

Seriously OP as far as the bar for fucking shit men goes this one is about as far on the gutter as I’ve read on here and that’s against some stiff competition.

Really what does this no hoper actually offer you? Give your head a wobble as they say in here - there’s a reason why he’s single. Honestly see the reality of the huge multitude of red flags he’s been waving

Edited

Absolutely. You are worth more than this.

DeliciousApples · 21/10/2024 17:46

Delete his number

Find something to occupy yourself.

You've dodged a bullet, for sure. He's a useless waster.

You're allowed to love the idea of being in love and love all the caring and sharing etc. And you WILL find it again with someone nicer than him.

You are allowed to grieve for what could have been.What you're not allowed to do is contact him.

Grieve. Move on.

Youve done the grieving so now it's time to gird your loins and get in with life.

There's someone out there for us all. The longer we stay with the wrong one the longer it takes to find the right one.

66babe · 21/10/2024 17:51

This cannot be real ?

How do you get to the point of being desperate for a drinking , mummy's boy , shit in bed , drug taking twat addicted to porn to be your happy ever after ?

Please keep away from dating and do some work on your self esteem , you are worth so much more than this loser

wickerlady · 21/10/2024 17:56

He sounds like a catch!

You know you deserve better.

Hairyesterdaygonetoday · 21/10/2024 18:06

he's 44 and lives with his parents. He spends all day sat in his bedroom. He uses coke,… Big drinker. Doesnt work because of depression. He's had depression for years and constantly goes on about being ill. He's in debt for thousands. He's addicted to porn.

What a prince. Honestly OP, if this is real, what do you think life would be like with this feckless porn-addicted drug-snuffling layabout?

Are you hoping to ‘save’ him? Pay off his debts? Take on an extra job so you can support his work-free lifestyle? If you think he’ll magically change the habits of a lifetime, you’re deluding yourself. Please listen to everyone else here and forget him.

BMW6 · 21/10/2024 18:09

Honestly OP you really must invest in some therapy.

Your "attachment" to such an absolute waste of space is alarming.

There is NOTHING to love about this man.

Babyg1995 · 21/10/2024 18:11

I couldn't imagine being with someone like that ever even when I was young and silly I don't get why you would even look at him twice. Move on ASAP he's a waster

DraculasBitch · 21/10/2024 18:30

Thank you for your replies. It's exactly what I needed. I'm going to block him on everything. I need to for my own sanity . Hopefully in 6 months I'll look back and say, " what the fuck were you thinking!".

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BirthdayRainbow · 21/10/2024 18:35

Sorry for not reading it all but I didn't need to. You don't need to get over something that wasn't real.

Thursdaygirl · 21/10/2024 18:39

TwistedWonder · 21/10/2024 17:34

WTAF do you see on an unemployed debt riddled coked up pisshead porn addict loser who lives in his mums spare bedroom and can’t even cum?

Seriously OP as far as the bar for fucking shit men goes this one is about as far on the gutter as I’ve read on here and that’s against some stiff competition.

Really what does this no hoper actually offer you? Give your head a wobble as they say in here - there’s a reason why he’s single. Honestly see the reality of the huge multitude of red flags he’s been waving

Edited

Harsh but true

duende · 21/10/2024 18:42

I don’t actually believe this is real.

Surely nobody’s bar would be this low?
A middle aged, broke and bankrupt loser living with mummy and daddy, with a porn and drug addiction and you are desperate for his attention?

And instead of thanking your lucky star that you looked at his laptop, you regret learning what an arsehole he is?

This is a piss take, for sure.

DeliciousApples · 22/10/2024 09:30

Just checking in with you to make sure you are following through with what you decided to do last night.
ie Have you blocked him yet OP?
You've had all night to think it over.
If you've not already done it do it now.

DraculasBitch · 22/10/2024 16:55

Yes I blocked him last night. And I am going to put all my energies into finding some therapy or counselling. No idea what sort I need but my God I need it.

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