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Is he controlling

35 replies

Zaraaddict · 08/08/2025 08:04

I am in a relationship of 2 years me f60 him m60 and im sad and confused
I’ve always felt that im a bit needy with him.. he’s not very warm and loving but generous and not a flirt or womaniser
He’s always commenting on everything I do ie getting my nails , hair done buying clothes saying I can’t afford them I don’t ever ask him for money ever so don’t think he should comment also telling me I’m too much and 60 now so pack all the pampering in
i had a big heart op 2 years ago and like to treat myself as it’s been hard health wise anyway
it’s come to a head the last month he took me on a beautiful holiday to Greece .. he worked hard to pay for it and I was grateful to him I brought 1000 euros as a contribution and also because I’m proud like that
He upset me at the breakfast table one morning because he doesn’t like talking til after 10
rather than stay and fight I removed my self
went for a walk and did some shopping
when I returned he got of the sunbed and walked off came back and we didn’t speak until later in the day
we made up ( me feeling sad but didn’t want to spoil things .. we were intimate that night which I’m upset by also because he was having those bad feelings about me and had sex .. and the holiday continued him trying to rule the roost constantly
we’ve returned and it’s been hell he’s told me he wanted to get a flight home to get away from me because I went off for two hours .. says I’m hard work because sometimes I huff and puff couldn’t think of anything else I do , and to stop trying to help him and asking if he’s ok as he doesn’t need it .. I really don’t think I did anything wrong
im really heart broken hope I don’t sound stupid I don’t want to ask my friends as they know about the put downs about my appearance we just can’t seem to get back on track and I’m just devastated

OP posts:
CharlotteCollinsneeLucas · 08/08/2025 13:35

You've done the right thing. Spend time with those friends you mentioned - it sounds like they like your company, unlike that horrible ex!

CharlotteCollinsneeLucas · 08/08/2025 13:42

Also, try to think positively: eg you've had some good times along the way, maybe seen bits of the world you hadn't before, and you've looked after yourself and learnt a bit more about what you will and won't put up with in a relationship.

Pinkfreedom · 08/08/2025 14:35

Keep looking forward and enjoy your life. I honestly wish you the very best for the future.

slightlydistrac · 08/08/2025 14:46

Zaraaddict · 08/08/2025 13:30

Thank you all for the advice
ive told him I’m done x

Oh well done you Flowers

Onwards and upwards.

OnceAlmostAuburn · 08/08/2025 14:53

I can't believe what I've read!

FGS dump him!
Why do you need to ask?

He sounds revolting.

SteelCityRose · 08/08/2025 15:10

You mention you feel devastated, is it because of the holiday situation or with how he is in general.
If it’s the holiday fallout you can talk about that with him, agree to draw a line under it and move on.
If it’s all the other stuff eg his general attitude towards you and the effect it’s having, then that will be very difficult to turn around.
It isn’t easy to walk away from a relationship you had high hopes for but you have to be honest with yourself in order to have some happiness, peace & calm.
If you’re not ready to end it, at least be ready to not accept any disrespectful treatment from him.
You can calmly reinforce what you will not tolerate and if need be stonewall his sulking. Either he changes or you realise it’s not worth the effort x

TwistedWonder · 08/08/2025 15:15

Zaraaddict · 08/08/2025 13:30

Thank you all for the advice
ive told him I’m done x

Hard is it is you’ve done the right thing. You don’t need his crap at this time of life when you should be enjoying peace.

Sadly there’s too many of these men out there - that’s why so many women 50+ are choosing to be single and have a good life without a man involved.

Sending you love

Zaraaddict · 08/08/2025 18:20

I was asking because it’s the 1st man I’ve dated since my divorce 11 years ago
weve known each other a long time and he always made it known how attracted he was to me , at first I felt very safe and my kids liked him which was important to me .. they are all grown up and wanted me to be happy after my heart op .. bit by bit he didn’t like what he loved about me at first .. guess I’m just not that smart when it comes to men
but there you go !
thanks again everyone x

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slightlydistrac · 08/08/2025 18:34

He's the one who's not that smart! You thought he was a nice guy, and he turned out not to be. That's not your fault, it is all on him. The man is a twat.

notevencharging · 08/08/2025 18:52

Yes, he does sound controlling and you shouldn’t waste any more time on him. Chuck him in the bin.

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