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His decisions make me feel so disgusted

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Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 19:55

I'm so so so sick of my ex. He has severe mental health issues. That's part the reason I've tried to stay friendly but distance myself at the same time.

His illness makes him make reckless decisions. It always has. But the last year his decisions have been infuriating and I cannot deal with him anymore. It's like he's completely jealous of my life and plays down and puts down everything about me. But also he literally ruins his own life and is convinced he's not at fault.

He lost his job 18 months ago for stealing and selling some work stuff. This was the beginning of the end for us. Just before he lost his job he bought a gorgeous puppy from some idiot he knew. I had good intentions with the puppy. I got her a lead and collar. I paid for her food. Then weeks and weeks and then months past. He never ever took her outside his flat to pee or walk. He never got her injections and never trained her. So she slept in the bed with us. Took over the whole house but wasn't living a dogs life. He sold her for £100 in March. Lied to the people who got her. Said she was lead trained. After the dog went he got in with a shit crowd. He began lying. Spending money
but rent and bills were ignored. Then he had the nerve to ask me for money for fags and food whilst going into victim mentality. We split up around this time. He had some lad living with him and between them I presume drugs and allsorts were going on.

I got myself a pet cockertial recently. She's adorable. He has been leaning on me abit lately. He came round (stupid I know) I was recently put on steroids as my skin broke out from stress. I have felt so exhausted over Christmas. Working and trying to do allsorts. I think I just got ill from the pressure. The nurse called me the other day to update my treatment plan. He was sat on my sofa whilst I told the nurse I got stressed and tired. After I hung up he said what was you telling her that for she was ringing you about your rash.
All week he's been saying wherever he goes People are telling him he's great and they wish they could be him bla bla bla. Bullshit comments all the time.

Today I went shopping with my kids. I got some toys for my new bird and the kids spent their christmas money. He's been laid in bed starving and mardy with no money for days. Constantly whinging. Whilst I'm out today he's text saying he's got a new dog. It's a staffy crossed with a cane corso. He claims its 10 weeks old. The lad down the road sold it and he wants a hundred pound (he hasn't got a penny to his name) on further questioning he needs to buy it food and a lead etc. So I made a comment on well you will need to make sure you do feed it properly. He then said he didn't know why I bought my bird a toy and ladder today as its only a bird and had enough in its cage. He wanted to bring the dog up. I said no it might turn on my cockertial.

I just don't want to be friends with him anymore or bother with him. He makes my blood boil. I only stayed friends because of self harm. But I really can't stand his lifestyle.

OP posts:
Pinkbonbon · 11/01/2025 21:03

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 20:44

Thank you I am going to put this into Action. I think it's a more manageable way of doing things.

The problem with this is they always notice, and kick off, monumentally.

You have to end things firmly, clearly and fast with these lot.

The only exception might be if he had a new partner and you could back off during the new stages of their relationship. Otherwise, he's going to notice you pulling away.

guc · 11/01/2025 21:06

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 20:16

Because he puts it all on my shoulders.

Throw it off your shoulders. Get rid of him and cut contact. You aren't his mum and what happens to him is his own responsibility.

By having this man in your life, you are depriving your kids of the attention that you are giving him. Put your kids and yourself first. This man is a loser and a drain.

Sorry but this needs saying.

Tinselinthewhoopsiebasket · 11/01/2025 21:07

You need to keep busy yourself op. Too busy to have time for such a waster.. The best bit about having an ex and no dc together is you can bin them altogether!! No need to ever speak to him or see him again. None at all.

Dotty87 · 11/01/2025 21:08

You really need to be direct with him and stop all contact, he will continue to create crisis after crisis which requires you to "help" him. He knows he can play on your kindness, it's all manipulation.

He won't willingly leave you alone, he's a parasite that you need to cut out of yours and your DCs lives now. Says he's going to kill himself? Police. You're not his carer.

Came corsos are difficult to train, and were bred for the purpose of killing, they need an experienced and responsible owner. Even then TBH I I'd not want one around me or my kids.

DaphneduMaureen · 11/01/2025 21:09

You sound like a lovely person OP. Look after yourself, your kids and your lovely new bird. Everything you give to him you are taking away from yourself and your family. You deserve better.

PierceMorgansChin · 11/01/2025 21:10

I'm guessing in this scenario with endless pets, drugs, adults with mental health issues, drama, children and messy houses work is very scarce. Sounds like one of these documentaries that used to air on channel 5

MatchyMatchyGlasses · 11/01/2025 21:13

OP, you need to stop playing the martyr and acting like this is happening around you. You’re allowing it. The question is why? You obviously feel like you’re getting something out of this.

You’re putting this man before your children, it’s a ridiculous scenario.

Nanny0gg · 11/01/2025 21:14

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 20:16

Because he puts it all on my shoulders.

No.

You take it all on your shoulders

You have children. You do not have room for him or his troubles or his emotional blackmail

Block

LadyKenya · 11/01/2025 21:14

Endofyear · 11/01/2025 20:50

If he's not the father of your children you need to cut him out of your life. His decisions and his money problems and his dog are not your problem. Why are you allowing yourself to get involved in all his drama? Do you think it's good for your kids to be around this?

Stop having contact with him. Tell him clearly that for your own mental health and your children's, he is not to call you, message you or come round to your house any more. The relationship is over. You both need to move on.

It would make more sense for the OP to be doing so much for him, if he was at least the children's father. Her mental energy is being depleted for her own children.

Bumblebeestiltskin · 11/01/2025 21:14

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 20:44

Thank you I am going to put this into Action. I think it's a more manageable way of doing things.

Of course you go for the 1 suggestion of doing it slowly rather than the 99 incredulous WTF ARE YOU DOING comments. You need to start thinking of your children NOW, and block him.

thinktwice36 · 11/01/2025 21:17

No kids? All you have to do is block his number and move on.

PromiseNotToCall · 11/01/2025 21:18

I agree. He's not even the kids' father (which would not make it acceptable either way). It sounds like pure bedlam. Multiple pets pass through the household, including a cockatiel flying around and that man sitting on your sofa. It's hardly a surprise the OP is not in her right mind. It sounds like something you would see on that TV show called 'Shameless.'

ISawGoodyProctorWithTheDevil · 11/01/2025 21:19

Yeesh! He sounds a right chav. Just ghost him, he is draining you. If he self harms, that’s his problem.

Bababear987 · 11/01/2025 21:20

Sorry but you need a reality check. He isnt your problem and hes not going to kill himself cause you stop talking to him.

This is easily remedied and you are choosing not to. Literally block him and if he turns up tell.him to leave and call the police. Dont overthink it and make it harder than it needs to be.

WhydontyouMove · 11/01/2025 21:22

Op your post reads as though he is your ex. Is he? Because he doesn’t sound like an ex.

You're really not being fair to your kids to have this loser in your kids home.

Wolfiefan · 11/01/2025 21:22

He can’t put anything on your shoulders if you block and refuse all future contact.

Bababear987 · 11/01/2025 21:23

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 20:16

Because he puts it all on my shoulders.

He cant make you do anything or put anything on your shoulders, you're allowing this and I think you get some sort of enjoyment or gratification out of it tbh otherwise youd have blocked him a long time ago.

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 21:23

PromiseNotToCall · 11/01/2025 21:18

I agree. He's not even the kids' father (which would not make it acceptable either way). It sounds like pure bedlam. Multiple pets pass through the household, including a cockatiel flying around and that man sitting on your sofa. It's hardly a surprise the OP is not in her right mind. It sounds like something you would see on that TV show called 'Shameless.'

That's his flat and his pets. There's nothing shameless about my lifestyle. I am a respectable woman who works as a HCA. I work hard. I have a cockertial yes. But that's the only pet I've had in my current home. I dont smoke or drink or touch drugs. I keep my home clean and tidy and my kids have good manners. It's solely him and his mental state going downhill

OP posts:
ohyesido · 11/01/2025 21:38

Don't assign any blame to the bird it hasn't harmed anyone

PlumFairies · 11/01/2025 21:42

ohyesido · 11/01/2025 21:38

Don't assign any blame to the bird it hasn't harmed anyone

Eh? Who’s blaming the bird for anything?

Bababear987 · 11/01/2025 21:43

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 21:23

That's his flat and his pets. There's nothing shameless about my lifestyle. I am a respectable woman who works as a HCA. I work hard. I have a cockertial yes. But that's the only pet I've had in my current home. I dont smoke or drink or touch drugs. I keep my home clean and tidy and my kids have good manners. It's solely him and his mental state going downhill

But you're choosing to keep involving yourself in his life for absoloutely 0 reason. You are allowing and encouraging this drama you need to disengage

PromiseNotToCall · 11/01/2025 21:45

Trixiepots1 · 11/01/2025 21:23

That's his flat and his pets. There's nothing shameless about my lifestyle. I am a respectable woman who works as a HCA. I work hard. I have a cockertial yes. But that's the only pet I've had in my current home. I dont smoke or drink or touch drugs. I keep my home clean and tidy and my kids have good manners. It's solely him and his mental state going downhill

His behaviour is shameless, and you* *support him by engaging in his tomfoolery.

Hotflushesandchilblains · 11/01/2025 21:50

You mention his victim mentality, but you are making the choice to stay involved in his life. You said it is better for you to manage like this, but all you are doing is continuing to engage with drama. You need to cut ties. And possibly report him for animal abuse if he cares for this new dog as poorly as the last.

404ErrorCode · 11/01/2025 21:52

Come on, you have kids. Dump this loser now. Your kids are the top priority.

SpryCat · 11/01/2025 21:55

He is deliberately causing chaos to pull you back into helping him, he is manipulating you. When you stop he will find someone else to play on their emotions, you don’t want to get dragged back into his bad decisions. He is not your responsibility and you need to walk away from him.