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Getting my hopes up for nothing ? Please tell me straight.

16 replies

Lifesforloving1 · 22/08/2025 15:13

Been ‘seeing’ ‘dating’ someone whatever you call it these days for around 3 months ish.

all started great… seeing each other 2 times a week maybe. Met my family ect . obviously, had chats about future plans for both of us what we would want in the future. He asked me if I’d ever like children.. said I would, and the same with him.
just recently I’ve noticed that he’s not to bothered at all with making an effort to saying hello to my family members ( I live back at home now ) when entering my house, practically ignoring them. Which is just embarrassing. Also the nice messages have began to slip.. someone’s waiting hours for a reply.
it’s still very consistent with the days we catch up though ?
( here’s the good bit ) - he says to me “ you’ll have to tell me which days you ovulate on.
so basically here to provide a baby & that’s all ? Thought that was very strange.. but also he’s not even made me his girlfriend. Still saying it’s dating.. slowly get to know each other. 😂 Is this men these days ? I’m done with it all..

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Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 15:15

Op I can’t even imagine how utterly shit your relationship history must be for you to not know what a rude twat he is.

And “not even made me his girlfriend yet”

what? On SM?

you sound about 15

NoCommentingFromNowOn · 22/08/2025 15:15

Been together three months

Lots of niggly issues already

he says to me “you’ll have to tell me which days you ovulate on”

No thank you.

SpiralSpiritSocks · 22/08/2025 15:15

This is very odd. I wouldn’t bother with this one.

If he can’t be polite to your family after 3 months what is the rest of your life going to look like.

Apart from anything else it’s entirely inappropriate to be considering making a child together at this point.

JimmyGiraffe · 22/08/2025 15:16

Sorry to sound dense, but what’s the threshold for being ‘girlfriend’ as opposed to just ‘dating’ these days??

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 15:16

In fact all this is so daft that it’s either made up (in which you need professional mental health support because making up shit like this indicates you really do have a problem)

or

It is true (in which you need professional mental health support because all this indicates you really do have a problem)

MamaElephantMama · 22/08/2025 15:17

A baby 3 months in when you live at home? You can do better than that.

Raise your standards!

MounjaroMounjaro · 22/08/2025 15:17

First post nails it.

What have you learned, growing up, that you think this is a man you should be with? What do your family think of him? Is he like your dad and brothers?

If someone came into my house and didn't acknowledge the people who lived there - people I love - then they wouldn't come into my house again.

If someone thought he could impregnate me after knowing me for such a short time, I wouldn't have anything to do with him.

He's a nasty loser, OP. You deserve so much better than this.

Returnofjude · 22/08/2025 15:18

OMG

I have just had a look at the OP’s posting history

Sweet Jesus this is a messed up OP

MounjaroMounjaro · 22/08/2025 15:19

JimmyGiraffe · 22/08/2025 15:16

Sorry to sound dense, but what’s the threshold for being ‘girlfriend’ as opposed to just ‘dating’ these days??

God knows. Sleeping with someone doesn't seem to be enough. Meeting the family doesn't seem to be enough. Staying at someone's house all the time doesn't seem to be enough.

These losers are treated like prizes to be won. It's unbelievable.

TwistedWonder · 22/08/2025 15:41

JFC this fucking prince amongst men you’ve known less time than I’ve had food in my freezer has no idea whether you’re his gf or not but he wants to knock you up because that’s what you’re good for.

And they say romance is dead

YetanotherNC25 · 22/08/2025 15:53

Jeez! He was keeping his options open 2 weeks ago and had a female friend ‘staying over’ with him. And now he wants to get you pregnant. And you’re still with him?
No clue what you’re looking for by posting then ignoring the good advice to run far and fast.

outerspacepotato · 22/08/2025 16:08

You're living with your family.

Someone you've been having sex with for a mere 3 months said out loud he was there to provide a baby and that's all.

There is zero hope to be had here. Guy flat out told you he's got a breeding kink but won't be providing for you or a child. He's rude AF. He's not responsive to your messages.

Stop having sex with losers who tell you out loud you're only there to be a sperm receptacle.

CaffeinatedSeagull · 22/08/2025 16:23

I hope you’re using protection when he turns up on those ovulating days!

He sounds exactly like the type that no sane person would want to raise a child with… that is if he sticks around.

As a man, I can tell you we’re not all like that… don’t tolerate his bs.

Boomer55 · 22/08/2025 16:53

JimmyGiraffe · 22/08/2025 15:16

Sorry to sound dense, but what’s the threshold for being ‘girlfriend’ as opposed to just ‘dating’ these days??

It, apparently, has to be made “official” on social media.🙄🤷‍♀️

TwistedWonder · 22/08/2025 16:58

JimmyGiraffe · 22/08/2025 15:16

Sorry to sound dense, but what’s the threshold for being ‘girlfriend’ as opposed to just ‘dating’ these days??

It seems according to some on here unless you have an actual conversation as to whether you’re exclusive then it’s absolutely expected that you’re both shagging everything with a pulse - right up until your wedding day it seems!
And anyone who expects fidelity from the start is a massive psycho red flag apparently

Go figure

MKDex · 22/08/2025 16:58

This is gross.

  1. why are you living back home while being old enough to not know contemporary terms for dating?
  2. why are you bringing an OLD guy around to your elderly (?) parents? Have you been to his before?
  3. why are you letting someone who isnt your boyfriend talk about your ovulation?
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