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he "flipped"

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GiItABitMaerWelly · 23/01/2026 11:38

Looking for a handhold here, I guess..
I am in shock by what happened when I stayed over at my boyfriend's.
We'd argued and he'd just said that he just wants to be friends with me. I was sat on the bed watching TV and sniffling a bit and he was sat on the futon, doomscrolling. It was a horrible atmosphere.
Eventually I said something along the lines of "Oh I wish I was just at home right now". Then he leapt up and just went totally berserk at me.

He started yelling "You wanna leave? Then get the FUCK outta my house, you fucking piece of SHIT! NOW! Right now!" And starts sort of clapping his hands in a really crazy way. And all the time he's saying "Motherfucker! Get the FUCK out!!!!! You fucking piece of shit!" For a split second I thought he was joking but he wasn't.
I have never seen anyone so angry in my life, it was absolutely terrifying.
He started grabbing all my clothes out of the wardrobe and stuffing them into my handbag and I was trying to get changed and also kind of keep out of his way because he was scaring me so much.

It was gone midnight and I didn't have anywhere to stay and he lives in a really rough area so I didn't want to be walking the streets till it was dawn.

Then he stopped yelling and started muttering about how he's an idiot for believing a relationship would work, that he's been done again, he looks at me and told me that I am a really dreadful human, a really horrible person. He kept saying it over and over "you know that? You are really horrible". And just looking at me with total disgust.

Eventually I kind of calmed him down and we went to sleep. Next day he said he'd got upset because I had hurt his feelings because he had brought me a cup of tea and a snack and I'd seemed ungrateful for this by saying I wanted to be at home.

It had all begun when I had said I didn't want to get married to him, he has been pushing this fantasy where we get married but he doesn't want me to tell anyone till we've done it. His other big idea is that we buy doer-upper in the countryside.

Then later on he started saying I have loads of problems, loads of baggage, that he should never have joined Bumble in the first place. He kept saying over and over that I have a lot of problems, too many problems in fact and he can't cope with my constant negativity. He finds solutions and I am just a big ball of negative energy.
Then that was when he said he wanted to help me but as a friend.

I had said I just want a boyfriend at this point in time and not marriage.

He knows I have been in abusive relationships in the past and has got really sulky when he has scared or triggered me because he is not like that. We parted on good terms but only after I had listed all my faults too because it was wasn't fair of me to just say how he had upset me and I was like perfect or something.

There is no coming back from this, is there?

OP posts:
Greenfingersofderby · 24/01/2026 19:00

GiItABitMaerWelly · 23/01/2026 11:38

Looking for a handhold here, I guess..
I am in shock by what happened when I stayed over at my boyfriend's.
We'd argued and he'd just said that he just wants to be friends with me. I was sat on the bed watching TV and sniffling a bit and he was sat on the futon, doomscrolling. It was a horrible atmosphere.
Eventually I said something along the lines of "Oh I wish I was just at home right now". Then he leapt up and just went totally berserk at me.

He started yelling "You wanna leave? Then get the FUCK outta my house, you fucking piece of SHIT! NOW! Right now!" And starts sort of clapping his hands in a really crazy way. And all the time he's saying "Motherfucker! Get the FUCK out!!!!! You fucking piece of shit!" For a split second I thought he was joking but he wasn't.
I have never seen anyone so angry in my life, it was absolutely terrifying.
He started grabbing all my clothes out of the wardrobe and stuffing them into my handbag and I was trying to get changed and also kind of keep out of his way because he was scaring me so much.

It was gone midnight and I didn't have anywhere to stay and he lives in a really rough area so I didn't want to be walking the streets till it was dawn.

Then he stopped yelling and started muttering about how he's an idiot for believing a relationship would work, that he's been done again, he looks at me and told me that I am a really dreadful human, a really horrible person. He kept saying it over and over "you know that? You are really horrible". And just looking at me with total disgust.

Eventually I kind of calmed him down and we went to sleep. Next day he said he'd got upset because I had hurt his feelings because he had brought me a cup of tea and a snack and I'd seemed ungrateful for this by saying I wanted to be at home.

It had all begun when I had said I didn't want to get married to him, he has been pushing this fantasy where we get married but he doesn't want me to tell anyone till we've done it. His other big idea is that we buy doer-upper in the countryside.

Then later on he started saying I have loads of problems, loads of baggage, that he should never have joined Bumble in the first place. He kept saying over and over that I have a lot of problems, too many problems in fact and he can't cope with my constant negativity. He finds solutions and I am just a big ball of negative energy.
Then that was when he said he wanted to help me but as a friend.

I had said I just want a boyfriend at this point in time and not marriage.

He knows I have been in abusive relationships in the past and has got really sulky when he has scared or triggered me because he is not like that. We parted on good terms but only after I had listed all my faults too because it was wasn't fair of me to just say how he had upset me and I was like perfect or something.

There is no coming back from this, is there?

No way get out n stay out block block
block

Hmmmnmmn · 24/01/2026 19:11

I wouldn't put up with this from a distant friend let alone a potential life partner.
He is an abuser although I bet he thinks he's perfect. People who scream always do

Peppermintpatty24 · 24/01/2026 19:16

Don't be too hard on yourself. I've been there. We always try to give them the benefit of the doubt. We like to think it's a ONE off....but it never is. It's usually the START of WORSE to come. It's the first test to see what they can get away with. Now he has revealed his true self, run for the hills. When you've stopped running, run some more. Know your value and protect your safety.

TwinTeensMum · 24/01/2026 19:20

@GiItABitMaerWelly Pls pls pls you need to report him to the police under Clare’s law. Coincidentally I met up with a friend today who told me she had to report her ex; it turned out he was being investigated for other matters & he was given a non-molestation order. Also pls get door bell with ring camera. Stay safe

Pelsall116 · 24/01/2026 19:36

The hills are that way; run for them and never look back

IWishItWasAutumnEveryday · 24/01/2026 19:43

GiItABitMaerWelly · 23/01/2026 13:34

@Cheesypasta I did actually try that, and said yeah I do have too much baggage and he deserves better but he is acting like he wants to rescue me from myself/ circumstances. I feel like he just wants me to be really isolated, living in the middle of nowhere with him, as presumably nobody would then hear him if he has another rage and it would be harder for friends and family to visit me.

I am in my late 30's.

Classic abuser tactics...isolate the person.
Hope you're ok.

user1476277375 · 24/01/2026 19:53

Please please do not stay with this man. He is an abuser.

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 24/01/2026 20:08

GoldDuster · 23/01/2026 13:07

There is probably as much going back as you are willing to keep doing.

Let that sink in. Then, go and report him to the police, say that you are scared for your safety as you're about to end an abusive relationship. Ask them about Clare's Law.

Look into The Freedom Programme. You need to do some work to get into a position where you aren't putting yourself in the same position with men who are unsafe to be around again. Make that a priority.

I agree with the above and No. there is no coming back from this line that he's crossed.

Read what you said again.
"I have never seen anyone so angry in my life,
it was absolutely terrifying.
He started grabbing all my clothes out of the wardrobe and stuffing them into my handbag and I was trying to get changed and also kind of keep out of his way
because he was scaring me so much."

and after behaving like this

" told me that I am a really dreadful human, a really horrible person. He kept saying it over and over "you know that? You are really horrible". And just looking at me with total disgust."

You part on good terms, but only after he has made you list YOUR faults, because you are not perfect.

His anger and tantrums terrifies you. He insults you, despite knowing you've suffered abusive relationships in the past and for god's sakes makes you list your faults to make sure you know that this was all your fault and you are in the wrong not him.

Seriously read this again. This is a dangerous, nasty abusive man. The fault is his.
I think it was sensible of you to try to part amicably, but from what you've described its now gone beyond that, he's ramping up the abusiveness. Get advice from someone like Women's Aid on how to leave safely. If he's got access to your keys, change the locks etc. Get someone to come with you to collect your stuff and run as far as you can get away from this violent horrible man.
You won't find anyone on this thread who thinks you should stay in a relationship with this creep. And his behaviour is not your fault. Its entirely his.

myotheraccountsa · 24/01/2026 20:16

I was in an abusive relationship once too. He also encouraged me to move all my stuff in, gave me a wardrobe, started guilt tripping me if I saw friends etc. It wasn't marriage he was pushing though, it was having a baby. I was young and stupid enough to fall for it. Then once I was isolated and pregnant, he too flipped. No manic clapping - but he did do insane things like getting a hammer and just smashing up the video player in front of me to scare me (which it did). Or locking the doors while he was driving us, and going insanely crazy fast while screaming at me. Like your guy, if I admitted all my sins, by the next day he was calm and acted like it never happened. There were many times I honestly believed he was going to lose control and kill me. Crazily, it wasn't any of that which pushed me to leave. It was when I found he'd had a (very underage) girlfriend, the whole time. I waited until he fell asleep, packed my things in the night and left in a taxi to my parents.

I had tried to "slow fade" many times. It never worked. I believe full no contact, or serious harm to yourself, are the only paths with men like this. Sadly because of my DS I have been tied to him ever since but in a very limited controlled way. You don't have ties. Run, before it is too late.

RavenhairedRachel · 24/01/2026 20:24

Get out NOW !!

LouiseK93 · 24/01/2026 20:35

Im glad you asked but im also concerned you did because it means your not 100% willing to leave.
Please listen to me, you absolutely get away from him, get him out of your life, block him on everything. If he keeps trying to contact log it with police every time because its harassment.
Good luck, stay strong girl xxxxxx

Grendel7 · 24/01/2026 20:46

GiItABitMaerWelly · 23/01/2026 11:38

Looking for a handhold here, I guess..
I am in shock by what happened when I stayed over at my boyfriend's.
We'd argued and he'd just said that he just wants to be friends with me. I was sat on the bed watching TV and sniffling a bit and he was sat on the futon, doomscrolling. It was a horrible atmosphere.
Eventually I said something along the lines of "Oh I wish I was just at home right now". Then he leapt up and just went totally berserk at me.

He started yelling "You wanna leave? Then get the FUCK outta my house, you fucking piece of SHIT! NOW! Right now!" And starts sort of clapping his hands in a really crazy way. And all the time he's saying "Motherfucker! Get the FUCK out!!!!! You fucking piece of shit!" For a split second I thought he was joking but he wasn't.
I have never seen anyone so angry in my life, it was absolutely terrifying.
He started grabbing all my clothes out of the wardrobe and stuffing them into my handbag and I was trying to get changed and also kind of keep out of his way because he was scaring me so much.

It was gone midnight and I didn't have anywhere to stay and he lives in a really rough area so I didn't want to be walking the streets till it was dawn.

Then he stopped yelling and started muttering about how he's an idiot for believing a relationship would work, that he's been done again, he looks at me and told me that I am a really dreadful human, a really horrible person. He kept saying it over and over "you know that? You are really horrible". And just looking at me with total disgust.

Eventually I kind of calmed him down and we went to sleep. Next day he said he'd got upset because I had hurt his feelings because he had brought me a cup of tea and a snack and I'd seemed ungrateful for this by saying I wanted to be at home.

It had all begun when I had said I didn't want to get married to him, he has been pushing this fantasy where we get married but he doesn't want me to tell anyone till we've done it. His other big idea is that we buy doer-upper in the countryside.

Then later on he started saying I have loads of problems, loads of baggage, that he should never have joined Bumble in the first place. He kept saying over and over that I have a lot of problems, too many problems in fact and he can't cope with my constant negativity. He finds solutions and I am just a big ball of negative energy.
Then that was when he said he wanted to help me but as a friend.

I had said I just want a boyfriend at this point in time and not marriage.

He knows I have been in abusive relationships in the past and has got really sulky when he has scared or triggered me because he is not like that. We parted on good terms but only after I had listed all my faults too because it was wasn't fair of me to just say how he had upset me and I was like perfect or something.

There is no coming back from this, is there?

Never have any more to do with him. He is psycho and you deserve better. One rant is one too many!

Sbmpp · 24/01/2026 20:48

Please block him and delete him from your life totally and forever. There is no excuse whatsoever for what he has done and I don’t think there should be.

GreyBeeplus3 · 24/01/2026 20:53

GiltaBitMaerWellie
He knows you've been in abusive relationships and therefore easier to push about; that's why he zoned in on you
Leave thar pig
Don't look back
You deserve and will get better

PigletTwiglet · 24/01/2026 21:07

GiItABitMaerWelly · 24/01/2026 14:22

I am really hesitant to dump straight away as he has made veiled threats and that is why I want to slow fade him. It feels scary to me to just block him. I did block him on everything before but he started messaging my sister and she didnt know him and didnt really like it. She has her own struggles.

OP please contact Women’s Aid or Refuge, as they will advise and support you with how to get out of this relationship safely. Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time as this can trigger the abuser to severely escalate their behaviour - so your instincts were bang on with how he might have reacted if you were to have done it then and there. Please do whatever you need to do to keep yourself safe, and keep believing everything that his behaviour has told you about who he really is. Sending you strength, and hoping that you will soon be far away from this awful person!

Laura95167 · 24/01/2026 21:14

Absolutely none.

Hes unstable, when he feels vulnerable it will be volitile, aggressive, and it will always be your fault.

Youre lucky this was just verbal and emotional violence.

Dont feel bad, abusers look for vulnerability. And youve seen the danger youre in so much soon.

Run for the hills.

superfrog2 · 24/01/2026 22:13

Don’t go back i’ve been in a similar situation and it will happen again unfortunately. Your self worth is more than this x

Farticus101 · 24/01/2026 22:34

Sounds like my ex husband. He completely flipped when he thought I disrespected him one day. His eyes changed completely, it was like a different person. He was abusive for hours and I just sat quietly afraid, not just of that moment but of what I had done in having a child with this person who was suddenly someone else. He is an ex but unfortunately due to parental responsibility I still have to see him.

OP, I would notify the police just to say you are ending a relationship with an abusive man. They will signpost you to organisations that will help.

Laurmolonlabe · 24/01/2026 22:36

No, and you don't want a way back if you have any common sense. This man clearly has major issues and is projecting it onto you, he is angry, confused, and I would guess none too bright- he is best avoided.

jigglybits · 24/01/2026 23:09

A good book for you to read would be "Why does he do that? -inside the minds of angry and controlling men" by Lundy Bancroft.
It changed my life.
Best of luck x

Hereagain2 · 24/01/2026 23:26

rubyslippers · 23/01/2026 11:40

Absolutely no coming back
he’s another abuser
you need to invest your time and energy into yourself
good luck

This will get worse and one of you will end up dead.
Ask me how I know ?
Get away from this man. As quickly as fucking possible.

Buffs · 25/01/2026 01:24

Get out right now and block.

Boopnose · 25/01/2026 01:53

Come on, OP.
i mean this with care, but i cannot believe you are asking if there is any way back from this. There isn’t. There absolutely isn’t.
If you think that’s not deal breaking behaviour then you really need to get some therapy to be able to see your worth and protect yourself from this behaviour in the future x

Goldwren1923 · 25/01/2026 02:54

GiItABitMaerWelly · 24/01/2026 14:22

I am really hesitant to dump straight away as he has made veiled threats and that is why I want to slow fade him. It feels scary to me to just block him. I did block him on everything before but he started messaging my sister and she didnt know him and didnt really like it. She has her own struggles.

You need to contact women’s aid and the police. The most dangerous time in abusive relationship is when a woman tries to leave. You do need to leave but seek help if experienced organisation how to keep you safe.

user1476277375 · 25/01/2026 06:54

GiItABitMaerWelly · 24/01/2026 14:22

I am really hesitant to dump straight away as he has made veiled threats and that is why I want to slow fade him. It feels scary to me to just block him. I did block him on everything before but he started messaging my sister and she didnt know him and didnt really like it. She has her own struggles.

Please contact Women's aid first and then and on their advice get out of there and away from him.

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