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Am I ok to finally leave over this

64 replies

orangedog22 · 29/05/2026 05:46

Hi Im sorry as this could possibly be long. No matter what he has done or does I am always the bad one and in the wrong .

from the start . 4 years theres been severe issues with porn . He was massively addicted . We couldn’t even have sex because I just didn’t do it for him he would then finish watching porn . Loads me to this but we would be here all day . Before we started seeing each other i said how much I hate porn and do class it as cheating .

i had to put up with this for 2 years . Now I know it never ended after all the lies and promises .

addicted to drugs and alcohol. Also again lied to this whole time . Cocaine is the main one for him. He would lie to my face after taking it . These would be when hes in work , in his house and just got worse towards the end . Sneaking off when I’m cooking and cleaning his house pretending he’s fixing something outside and sneaks to a friends house to do it then come back . I don’t like two things in a relationship drugs or porn . I know i am controlling . He has said it so many times . And this is why when ever I leave I always go back because I feel the one in the wrong .

he doesn’t understand how me not wanting a person I want a future with doing drugs is any of my buisness or how it shouldn’t affect me at all what he does.

he done coke again two weeks ago so I left . I stupidly went back because I listened to another promise from him . I said to him this would be the last time because through all this i have become so depressed.

iv had a feeling for so long about the porn . But he would flip if I ever asked him if he had watched it again. But would also say how it also turns him sick now and how he sees it my way . He would also watch all the videos of half naked women on social media too . Doing the most disgusting things . Again I don’t want to be with a man whos a slimeball . Watching 18-19 years old girls younger than his daughter do these things .

sex has gone down hill again , him never being able to finsh and also him wanting to do different things having sex even having a fixation on me sucking his you know what all the time just loads of stuff .

I couldn’t get the feeling out of my head last night and because I have wanted to trust him for so long i havnt felt like I needed to see if I was right by looking at his phone . His phone he takes everywhere by the way . He fell asleep and I looked . And straight away I found so many videos of drunk girls in Benidorm being filmed riding them mechanical bulls but they are all close up and only of young women all skinny , no older women , chunky women or even men . So obviously he was just looking for these kind of videos . I don’t know if anyone hasn’t seen them but it’s where obviously a male photographer videos them at times where their bits fall out and their arse comes out stuff like that .

I just felt so sad and stupid . And just like that I know what I finally have to do . When I woke him up and had his phone in my hand and said he went nuts grabbed his phone and said he hasn’t watched stuff like that . And again it’s all in my head . Hes definitely got some narcissistic traits . Hes got no empathy at all . And will lie until you actually feel like you made it up in your own head . Like I said earlier so much has gone on . Really horrible things so I think you could understand a bit more why I feel the way I do .

what he will do now is get off his face on coke every day in work and after and hate me even more whilst im just left to suffer on my own . I havnt got anyone anymore . My mother and father stopped speaking to months ago because of how much I had changed since being with him and also because of how pathetic i was constantly going back after the stuff he does .

thankyou for getting this far . I really need to know am I a horrible person for leaving over this

OP posts:
ThisJadeBear · 29/05/2026 07:03

He’s an addict. His only relationship is with cocaine. That’s all he cares about - that and himself.
The porn is vile.
What was your relationship like with your mom and dad before him? It takes a lot for parents to turn their backs on their daughter.
Do not keep choosing him.
He does not care about you because he’s not capable - his only motivation is to keep taking coke. My last two relationships ended because of it and the last one defended into chaos including paranoia, abuse and the police.
I lost loved ones over it but my parents forgave me and took me in when I left. I don’t regret leaving and it allowed me to repair things with them.
If you stay you will entirely lose yourself and become a shell. You become an addict - to him and his dramas and the only way to quit is to go cold turkey.
It is easy for us to say - by questioning if you are a bad person for leaving shows the damage that’s been done to you.
But you can only repair that if you leave.
If you stay it will be harder to recover anything.
Don’t waste more of your life. I’m glad I didn’t and it’s a long time ago now. I rebuilt my life, got counselling and eventually met someone fantastic. My parents are no longer here. Going back and rebuilding things with them is something I will never regret.

cucumber4745 · 29/05/2026 07:08

How do you even want to have sex with that male? Leave and get therapy - you need it - lots of it!

AutismPosts · 29/05/2026 07:11

I would hever tell a stranger to leave their partner because I see a tiny snapshot of their life on here but there are a few things I want to comment on.

  1. It is ok to leave someone for any reason if you are unhappy. You dont need permission.
  1. He is purposely and repeatedly lying to you and ignoring your boundaries? If you do feel you need permission to leave then it's perfectly fine to leave on that alone.
  1. You are not controlling by asking that he doesnt do a few things that affects you ie drugs and porn.
  1. If you dont want him to use drugs and porn but he does, then you dont have matching values which isnt a good basis for a relationship.
  1. Calling yourself pathetic makes me sad. It also tells me that you know what the right decision for you is.
  1. In most cases when a family kick up a fuss and their relationship is damaged because of a partner, there is a reason.
  1. It seems to me that you know what you to do.

I hope you find the strength to make the right choice for you and your future happiness.

Appleseason · 29/05/2026 07:17

He sounds revolting.
Leave him.
He has no respect for anyone including himself

Shittyyear2025 · 29/05/2026 07:18

Not wanting porn or drugs in your relationship is NOT controlling op. Not in the slightest.

I've successfully had lots of relationships which have not had either. It's one of my expectations - no drugs, no porn. That's having basic standards, not control. He's trampled on you emotionally until you feel like you have to set aside your VERY REASONABLE boundaries and keep going back to him.

I very much think your parents and friends will welcome you with open arms once you tell them it's over with him.

Drug use and porn aren't stand-alone issues, I bet he's got a lot more bad habits/attitude going on too.

HettySunshine · 29/05/2026 07:19

Your relationship should make you happy.

You should wake up every day feeling joyful because you’re with your partner.

please leave. You deserve to feel happy, safe and respected.

And please get in touch with your parents. Hopefully they will be delighted you’ve finally made the break and welcome you back.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 29/05/2026 07:27

you do not need permission to leave a relationship. It’s always fine to leave if it isn’t working for you.

This man sounds like an especially horrible individual and it is absolutely “okay” to leave. More than okay, actually! So: LTB!

Dryrobe45 · 29/05/2026 07:28

This man is not compatible with a decent/healthy relationship OP.
You must leave. Future you will be so glad that you did.
It’s another vote from me to get some therapy after you’ve left this relationship, so that you can discover your self worth. No decent person deserves to tolerate the awfulness you’re currently putting up with from your partner.

(edited as accidentally posted before finishing typing)

Doesitneverend · 29/05/2026 07:31

Having standards is not controlling. You are not the problem here.

ShorterMumma · 29/05/2026 07:39

Why would you be ir stay in a relationship with such a nasty 'man'?

parkezvous · 29/05/2026 07:41

Please leave him. He will not change and things will get worse

ToYouFromMe · 29/05/2026 07:43

You need to pack your things and go.
It s not you who is the controlling one.
He s making you do things you don t want to and making you feel bad about yourself.
Your self worth is being diminished the longer you stay with him.
It sounds like your parents would be happy if you told them the relationship was over and they would support you in staying away from him.
Speak to friends also.
The more people you have helping you ,the less likely you ll go back.
You ll be a happier person without him in your life.Everyone is telling you the same thing here.

Bananalanacake · 29/05/2026 08:00

I once dumped a man because he told me his favourite programme was 'I'm a celebrity'. Does it make me a horrible person? No. You can dump a man for whatever reason you want,,, he farted in bed, he wore naff cufflinks, he ate your last mini roll. Thank god you don't live together.

Mix56 · 29/05/2026 08:04

No one on Gods earth will tell you you are wrong to leave.
I’m not even going to enkarge on the reasons why.
Get rid, permanently, get therapy. Reconcile with your parents

TallSturdyGirl · 29/05/2026 08:09

Leave now.
Its always OK to leave a relationship. But its not always OK to stay. This is a relationship that is so awful it would be bad to stay.

CryptoFascist · 29/05/2026 08:14

Dump him. Please.

Ansjovis · 29/05/2026 08:17

You need to end this relationship yesterday. Remember, he does not have to agree with your decision or your reasons, that is of no relevance to you whatsoever.

Then I'd do two things: firstly get yourself some therapy before you even think about another relationship and secondly reach out to your parents. This advice is assuming that you had a decent childhood with them and that your relationship with them only soured after you started a relationship with this man.

JustAPersonTryingToPerson · 29/05/2026 08:18

i had to put up with this for 2 years

No, you chose to. You could have walked away after the first date but you didn't. You need to understand this to realise that the only thing keeping you there now is that you are choosing to stay.

But you can walk away now. Who gives a shit what he thinks? Is his opinion really worth anything to you at this stage?

You are in control of your kife, what you do, how you live it and with whom you live it.

He is actually scum.

JustAPersonTryingToPerson · 29/05/2026 08:22

I once dumped a man because he told me his favourite programme was 'I'm a celebrity'.

I once dumped a man because he ate soup with a dessert spoon (and in public! 😭😄)

Point is, you can dump anyone for any reason you want. They don't have to agree with you.

coronafiona · 29/05/2026 08:22

He is vile. Leave immediately and don’t look back.

Tabarnak · 29/05/2026 08:39

Firstly any woman, any time, can leave a relationship just because she wants to . You don’t have to justify it or prove that you are not wrong. If you don’t like what you see you are free to leave however ‘wrong’ you are. You do not need his permission

Secondly you are not wrong. He is a porn addicted drug user with a toxic view of women who lies to you and emotionally manipulates you

Thirdly, it is because he is emotionally manipulative that he has made you feel you are in the wrong. He lured you back and betrays you again. And blames you. This chips away at your self esteem and the confidence to make your own decisions

Rescue yourself while you still can. He will only ever get worse and you will get ever weaker while you are treated like this.

Look at the Freedom Programme online, look at some good self help books, get help from a circle of friends or family who can be trusted to be on your side. Do not confide in any who will whine ‘yeah but…’ in the belief that any relationship is better than none.

Reflect. You say “i had to put up with this for 2 years . Now I know it never ended after all the lies and promises .”. Well no, you didn’t ‘have to’ put up with it for two days never mind two years. This is not your fault, I’m not saying that at all, but reflect on your life and how or why you might have come to stay with a man who behaves like this and treats you so badly.

You are worth so much more than this.

Sending you good vibes and strength to go and find a life in which you feel happy, joyful, peaceful and free.

snowie75 · 29/05/2026 08:48

There is not one redeeming feature of this so called man. Run for the hills, and don't glance back

Miranda65 · 29/05/2026 08:54

You can leave a relationship for any reason, OP - you don't need permission, and it doesn't make you a horrible person.
But I'm astonished that you have stayed with this guy for so long, given his vile, abusive and criminal behaviour. Get out now, and don't go back.

Inmyuggs · 29/05/2026 09:00

Leave
Ring your parent to go visit them
Leave before he turns you into a drug user...seriously.

Jellox · 29/05/2026 09:38

I genuinely don’t even understand why you’re asking the question.

How is this better than being single?

I will never understand why people have such low bars that they’d rather stay in awful relationships, rather than just be single and independent.
It must come from being afraid to be alone or something silly.

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