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Can this relationship be repaired when I feel neglected and unsupported?

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Evieee96 · 16/09/2026 23:25

My partner is minimal effort and gets defensive every time I bring it up. I mean no date night, sex maybe once a week no foreplay and doesn’t care about my pleasure. I am currently 7 months pregnant and he is still lazy at home doesn’t help with any chores, we had problems pre-pregnancy and they only get worse now. If I bring up anything about sex he says he is old now and just doesn’t feel the same way anymore. I feel neglected in every way possible and I do not know how to fix it. He cheated on me 3 months into our relationship on a one night stand and I still think about this all the time. How can I move on from his break of trust when I get no effort from him anymore? He spends all his free time watching memes on his phone when he is about to become a dad! I feel so isolated and rejected he just does not understand or show any sympathy. Is this even repairable?

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Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 16/09/2026 23:28

I’m having difficulty believing this is a real post. If it is, what on earth is the matter with you? Of course it’s not reparable. Why would you want to repair it?!

Wherestheinstructions · 16/09/2026 23:36

Believe me he won’t change, why on earth you didn’t end it after the ons is beyond me, and now you’re pregnant and worried about how shit your partner is.
Trust me, leave now and seek the care and support that your family will give you. Otherwise you’ll just end up even more sad and frustrated when the baby comes.

BibbityBoppityTwo · 16/09/2026 23:36

You’ll be parenting two children with this guy. What are your options if you choose to leave?

Evieee96 · 17/09/2026 06:39

Thanks for the messages already. I wish it wasn’t a real post and I know I sound like an idiot but I guess I am. I was hoping that it would improve to back where we used to be. I know I am naive to think that but I know he would be a great dad regardless. I think he would be shocked for me to leave as when I raise any issues they get dismissed so he doesn’t take them seriously. I think he thinks he would be able to string me along forever. Where do I even go from here? What are the first steps? My mum is super supportive so I know I can rely on her. Thanks everyone

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spinningplatez · 17/09/2026 07:38

Sorry he is such a dick, you deserve so much better.
I know it’s daunting thinking about splitting up but trust me - the loneliest place is in a bad relationship.
I was in an awful relationship that I was struggling to leave and got some counselling. It really helped me process everything and make concrete plans.
I left, had two years being single and then met my now DP who was the opposite of my ex in every way.

Wherestheinstructions · 17/09/2026 07:38

if you are in any way tied financially with this man then you’ll need to make sure you extract yourself from that, hard to give proper opinions there as no idea how tied to him you may be.
Then pack your bags, take your stuff and move in with your mum. Tell him why you’re leaving, even if it’s just in a letter.
then stay strong and stick to your guns.
it’ll be really hard at first, but you’ll soon realise you were right all along.
good luck and put yourself first otherwise you’ll end up in a life full of resentment.

Fast800goingforit · 17/09/2026 07:39

If he's such a shit partner what makes you think he'll be a great dad? He seems very low energy/effort from your OP. He won't change.

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