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Am I just being petty now

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LuckyLinda3 · 19/04/2025 19:25

Since Xmas we have struggled to get time together. He works 12hr shifts every other weekend and has had a few lads/football weekends on his off weekends which I'm happy with as long as we get time but unfortunately we haven't been
He is working today and tomorrow so I took Thursday off and booked a cheap hotel break so we could still have quality time together
On Wed's night he messaged to say why dont we just stay home in either his or mine. I was so upset as I had taken leave and booked time off around his schedule. We ended up not going after falling out about it. This is the 3rd time I've booked something since xmas and the other 2 times I cancelled so he could go on a lads trip/weekend football trip
His response is he doesn't need to go away to spend time together which is fair enough but he knows I like to and that I've been trying to get away with him since Xmas
He called today with easter eggs for me and my kids and an expensive present for me. He is very kind and I realise he is probably trying to make it up to me but he knows I'm not materialistic and I'm still annoyed and would rather just talk and resolve it properly
I am finding it difficult to get past the disappointment this time....all advice appreciated

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HeyItsPickleRick · 20/04/2025 08:31

It shouldn’t be this hard one year in - I’d end it.

NorthernSpirit · 20/04/2025 08:42

I’m not going to sugar coat this…..

He’s not that into you.

A year into this relationship and you are making all of the effort. Think carefully if this is the life you want with him - he sounds dull & like he only wants to play football & go out with his friends.

You book 3 trips away (which I assume he agreed to) and then cancelled them as he changed his mind?

When someone gives you a present after letting you down, it’s a ‘guilt gift’ - they feel bad about what they did and are trying to make amends, instead of actually addressing the issue directly. It’s manipulation, they are using the gift to distract you and or regain your favour.

He doesn’t treat you as a priority.

Throw him back in & find someone who wants to enjoy life & share life with you. You deserve to be treated like a princess.

LuckyLinda3 · 20/04/2025 09:21

NorthernSpirit · 20/04/2025 08:42

I’m not going to sugar coat this…..

He’s not that into you.

A year into this relationship and you are making all of the effort. Think carefully if this is the life you want with him - he sounds dull & like he only wants to play football & go out with his friends.

You book 3 trips away (which I assume he agreed to) and then cancelled them as he changed his mind?

When someone gives you a present after letting you down, it’s a ‘guilt gift’ - they feel bad about what they did and are trying to make amends, instead of actually addressing the issue directly. It’s manipulation, they are using the gift to distract you and or regain your favour.

He doesn’t treat you as a priority.

Throw him back in & find someone who wants to enjoy life & share life with you. You deserve to be treated like a princess.

Thank you
As you say I want someone to enjoy and share life with

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