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Finally got rid of my partner now ex

31 replies

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:23

Hi guys, I finally managed to get rid of my partner (ex).
He moved back to his flat, originally he was getting evicted from there so I let him come back but recently he found out that he didn’t actually get evicted.
Now this is the issue, he keeps calling me and telling me that he has nothing, that he sleeps on a concrete floor and he has no way of washing his clothes. He has no fridge or no cooker, no pots and pans etc.
When he moved back here after being evicted he has brought his washing machine and his fridge ( I ended up getting rid of mine) but I did tell him not to bring it and to leave it there.
He keeps saying that this is my fault that he is in this situation and that I have put him through a lot of shit, and that I should be grateful for having him in my life otherwise I would of had nothing.
I can’t help but feel bad that he’s in that situation but I don’t think it’s my fault, the relationship between us hasnt worked out and I told him I won’t be sacrificing my happiness and my mental health by living with him.
I suggested that he hand washes his clothes or take it to the laundrette, and also suggested that he buys himself a blow up mattress for the time being.
He laughed at me and told me he can’t do that because they could kick him out the flat at anytime and he doesn’t want to waste his money.
I don’t know how to feel about this, any advice or any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks you

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Stripeyanddotty · 22/06/2025 22:24

Just block him.

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:25

Stripeyanddotty · 22/06/2025 22:24

Just block him.

Well we have a child together so he calls to speak to him

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DorothyStorm · 22/06/2025 22:25

Block him. Why are you even talking to him?

DorothyStorm · 22/06/2025 22:26

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:25

Well we have a child together so he calls to speak to him

How old is the child?

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:26

DorothyStorm · 22/06/2025 22:26

How old is the child?

He is 5

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DorothyStorm · 22/06/2025 22:28

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:26

He is 5

Having read a few of your other posts, id suggest ending the phone calls and arranging for someone else to be there when he has contact with the child. Not you.

he is a prick

PashaMinaMio · 22/06/2025 22:30

In my city the British heart foundation and Salvation army charity shops have “white goods” for folks like him.

Tell him to pull up his big boy trousers and think
outside the box for replacements. Most larger charity shops like Br Heart also have decent ex factory beds.

You are not his mother. Hes being pathetic.

Stripeyanddotty · 22/06/2025 22:31

He’s fucking useless.
Your 5 year old doesn’t need the hassle in his life - your ex has no interest in him.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 22/06/2025 22:32

DorothyStorm · 22/06/2025 22:28

Having read a few of your other posts, id suggest ending the phone calls and arranging for someone else to be there when he has contact with the child. Not you.

he is a prick

I agree.
Your ex is a sex pest who has no interest in your child.

Block him, ignore him, and arrange for someone else to facilitate contact.

Burntlemon · 22/06/2025 23:26

Mute him.
Tell him to contact you via a new email address and then ignore him.

Bittenonce · 23/06/2025 05:19

You don’t know how you should feel? How about:

Glad he’s gone
That you made the right decision
That he’s utterly pathetic and manipulative

I’m just slightly worried that you have any doubts about this whatsoever.
I’d arrange times he wants to talk with your kid and refuse to accept calls at any other time.
Is he paying his CMS in full on time?

Ignignokte · 23/06/2025 05:23

I suspect we are not being told the full story

Poopeepoopee · 23/06/2025 05:27

tiredmummm · 22/06/2025 22:25

Well we have a child together so he calls to speak to him

Yes it's ok that he calls to speak to his child but you don't have to talk to him about his domestic arrangements or anything else. Just pass the phone over to your son for him to talk.

MayaPinion · 23/06/2025 05:29

Mute him. Read the messages once every 3-4 days and reply only to those to do with your child. Have someone else facilitate access. He’s a grown man and your ex and he’s trying to manipulate you. You are in no way responsible for him. Make sure you apply for CMS.

Bananalanacake · 23/06/2025 05:35

Women are not rehab centres/homeless shelters for useless men.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 23/06/2025 05:38

I doubt he was ever being evicted.

tiredmummm · 23/06/2025 08:41

Ignignokte · 23/06/2025 05:23

I suspect we are not being told the full story

What do you mean by that? What else would you like to know?

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tiredmummm · 23/06/2025 08:54

PashaMinaMio · 22/06/2025 22:30

In my city the British heart foundation and Salvation army charity shops have “white goods” for folks like him.

Tell him to pull up his big boy trousers and think
outside the box for replacements. Most larger charity shops like Br Heart also have decent ex factory beds.

You are not his mother. Hes being pathetic.

I have told him that there is help out there but he just needs to reach out. He told me he reached out to the council and they have refused to help him but I’m sure council isn’t the only option.

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tiredmummm · 23/06/2025 08:55

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 23/06/2025 05:38

I doubt he was ever being evicted.

He was getting evicted as I saw the papers from the court but they haven’t carried out the eviction for some reason

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Saltedcarameltiramisucheesecake · 23/06/2025 08:57

I wouldn't trust him to be honest, he'll probably tell you anything to get you to take responsibility for his situation.
Block him, don't get reeled back in, he's an adult and can sort himself out. Do not start doing his bloody washing!

Yogabearmous · 23/06/2025 09:12

Salvation Army. Give him the number and tell him you won’t discuss it again.

mrmr1 · 23/06/2025 09:24

Tell him to get on face book and ask if any one as got any of the things he needs people do it all the time..

Crikeyisthatthetime · 23/06/2025 11:34

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 22/06/2025 22:32

I agree.
Your ex is a sex pest who has no interest in your child.

Block him, ignore him, and arrange for someone else to facilitate contact.

This.
Set up an email just for him to discuss contact with son. Check it once a day. Ignore anything that isn't directly to do with son, contact arrangements etc. Do not answer his begging, whiny, manipulative rubbish.
Contact with son only with third party present.
And counselling for yourself. You need to build defences against his bullshit. He knows how to press your buttons to drag you back into his control. You need to learn how to ignore him.

Francestein · 23/06/2025 11:42

Three words you need to say to him - on repeat:- “Not my problem.”

DorothyStorm · 23/06/2025 19:12

tiredmummm · 23/06/2025 08:54

I have told him that there is help out there but he just needs to reach out. He told me he reached out to the council and they have refused to help him but I’m sure council isn’t the only option.

He cannot be arsed. He wants to control your time and have you do it. Dont.