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He broke up with me out of the blue

29 replies

PodgyOwl · 10/03/2026 22:30

Boyfriend of nearly a year left earlier today. Packed all his stuff and said he couldn't do it anymore. We'd had a row earlier in which I'd said I wanted him to text me more. I'm heartbroken. He'd formed such a strong bond with my son, too. He's moved back to his parents - he moved in pretty much from day one with me and we rowed as I felt he should have paid half and only gave me £400 a month. He's blocked me everywhere.
I can't eat, sleep and feel sick to my stomach. I have no real friends and have moved in to my parents for a few days for support.
Advice on how to function? Thank you x

OP posts:
LoyalMember · 11/03/2026 09:25

Ffs, it should be months before a woman lets a man move in and probably the same time or longer before he's introduced to any of your children. I'm a man, and I know this to be pretty standard stuff.

WorstPaceScenario · 11/03/2026 09:27

OP it sounds like you need to work on why you feel the need to lurch from relationship to relationship with men who do not bring good things to your life (if you're arguing after a year about not texting enough, there's either a real communication issue or a disparity between what you're both looking for form a relationship).

TalulahJP · 11/03/2026 09:42

sorry you’re hurting but this split is for the best i think. i wonder why you wanted him to text more. to make you feel he wasn’t cheating/ignoring you or to fill a void youve allowed to happen in your life? you sound needy and clingy.
you're wasting time looking for love just now, all you will find is sex and loser men.

you need to:

  1. stop dating.
  2. work on your mental health with professionals
  3. join a club or organisation where you can meet female friends and do things you like. could be anything from book club to walking group to gardening knitting or crafting. or do a night school.
  4. work on your relationship with your son. he should be your priority now. not stupid bloody useless men. you dont need them.

i hope working on yourself helps you get out of the circle of men split men split. sort yourself out and work on your goals.

Lavenderandbrown · 11/03/2026 10:12

Work on seeing your son more as he is the most important male in your life. You won’t miss any of these useless men but you will regret and grieve the loss of your DS.
Work on seeing your son more. Find out what you need to do to increase your time with him and do it

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