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Am I right to end the relationship.

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msS123 · 17/10/2026 13:18

So to start im 32 have two kids from a previous relationship. A year ago I met a 45 year old man who at the time was working for himself and renting a house, we got on great and all was good until the past few months. He had to leave the rental property he was in due to it being sold and he moved home to his mum. He had his own carpentry business and recently decided it wasn't doing so well so sold his work van and said he will still do odd jobs but won't be working full time that he's not fit because of back pain. All of this started to put me off because I'm a single mum but I still have a job and I have my own apartment. He recently came over to my place and asked what my future plans were for housing? I have a beautiful apartment so not sure why he asked that but I did tell him in future I'd love to build in the countryside as I have been given land by a family member and I asked what about you what are his plans for housing. His reply was not sure but I might be to old for a mortgage and he recently announced he maxed out a credit card years ago which he has no intention to repay. I was horrified because I could not sleep at night if I had unpaid debts. He had one day of work this week and I contacted him that afternoon to see how it went he said I couldn't be bothered to get up I had no energy then spoke about hating his life and wanting to go on his second holiday of the year to Thailand. I instantly got annoyed and decided enough is enough and told him I'm ending the relationship so I can find a compatible partner who actually has ambitions in life. He has since told me he will go get a full time job and can we work towards a mortgage. With his debts and unwillingness to work I don't think I should give him another chance.

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 19/10/2026 06:29

Oh, dear god, No. Block him.

Gentlydoesit2 · 19/10/2026 06:35

🚩🚩🚩🚩 run op

PineConeOrDogPoo · 19/10/2026 06:55

He's maxed out on credit cards and you can't sleep if you have credit card debts?

You're not financially compatible.

I wouldn't enter into a relationship on that basis - too much heartache to meet in the middle on this issue.

JoB1kenobi · 19/10/2026 09:15

If you really like him, then keep it casual - never commit further than that. He can stay with his mum, have a lovely holiday to Thailand and rack up all the debt he wants and you get the best bits of him.

Or, get rid entirely. He won’t change.

ExcitableCat · 19/10/2026 09:22

Get rid

Frazzledfringe · 19/10/2026 10:13

He’s a waste man. It’s that simple. They’re called red flags for a reason. He’ll suck you dry financially if you stay with him.

Jdemam · 19/10/2026 10:43

msS123 · 17/10/2026 13:18

So to start im 32 have two kids from a previous relationship. A year ago I met a 45 year old man who at the time was working for himself and renting a house, we got on great and all was good until the past few months. He had to leave the rental property he was in due to it being sold and he moved home to his mum. He had his own carpentry business and recently decided it wasn't doing so well so sold his work van and said he will still do odd jobs but won't be working full time that he's not fit because of back pain. All of this started to put me off because I'm a single mum but I still have a job and I have my own apartment. He recently came over to my place and asked what my future plans were for housing? I have a beautiful apartment so not sure why he asked that but I did tell him in future I'd love to build in the countryside as I have been given land by a family member and I asked what about you what are his plans for housing. His reply was not sure but I might be to old for a mortgage and he recently announced he maxed out a credit card years ago which he has no intention to repay. I was horrified because I could not sleep at night if I had unpaid debts. He had one day of work this week and I contacted him that afternoon to see how it went he said I couldn't be bothered to get up I had no energy then spoke about hating his life and wanting to go on his second holiday of the year to Thailand. I instantly got annoyed and decided enough is enough and told him I'm ending the relationship so I can find a compatible partner who actually has ambitions in life. He has since told me he will go get a full time job and can we work towards a mortgage. With his debts and unwillingness to work I don't think I should give him another chance.

You got rid of a guy who was a potential cocklodger. His ears pricked up when you said you had land. They say “a man is not a plan” but for this man - you were his plan. He will be quite disappointed now that you’ve cottoned on to him. Will try and weasel his way back in. Don’t listen. If someone hasn’t sorted their life out by 45 - they more than likely never will.

msS123 · 19/10/2026 12:25

JoB1kenobi · 19/10/2026 09:15

If you really like him, then keep it casual - never commit further than that. He can stay with his mum, have a lovely holiday to Thailand and rack up all the debt he wants and you get the best bits of him.

Or, get rid entirely. He won’t change.

I don't do casual. If someone can't build a life with me then they won't be in my life at all.

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msS123 · 19/10/2026 12:27

Jdemam · 19/10/2026 10:43

You got rid of a guy who was a potential cocklodger. His ears pricked up when you said you had land. They say “a man is not a plan” but for this man - you were his plan. He will be quite disappointed now that you’ve cottoned on to him. Will try and weasel his way back in. Don’t listen. If someone hasn’t sorted their life out by 45 - they more than likely never will.

Yes he eventually would be looking to cocklodge in my home he had no intention of find other accommodation apart from a log cabin on his mum's land which fell through and the next option seemed to be a bloody camper van🙈

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Willyoushutthefrontdoor · 19/10/2026 17:06

🚩🚩🚩
He can come back to you when he's sorted his life out. Decision well made imo. My husband when i met him was unemployed and a widower and trying all ways to make life better. I rented and had 3 kids. He did indeed sort things out. We took it further. 13 years on he's self employed. We are married. We have a house almost paid off. If people want to try, they will.

JoB1kenobi · 19/10/2026 19:23

msS123 · 19/10/2026 12:25

I don't do casual. If someone can't build a life with me then they won't be in my life at all.

I get that, I just feel now I’ve got kids, I’d never want another man fully in my life unless they’re adults, and even then I realised they’re just big kids that need looking after and I’ve decided I’m just not going to ever put up with that. It’d have to be casual or single town for me to see out my days if anything ever happened to my DH.
Saying is easier than doing though, so only you know how you feel. I’ve caught your updates and I think you’ve made a really headstrong and sensible decision! Girl power!

PS casual to me, doesn’t mean open, I’d want loyalty, I just would like own homes but holidays, dates and days out like a couple - but financially independent.

Pedallleur · 19/10/2026 19:27

Jollygollygosh · 18/10/2026 20:21

That’s not the worst CV, he isn’t a killer, cut the guy some slack 😂

Slack is a suitable adjective for him. OP wants a happy life not a layabout sex tourist.

BettyBoh · 21/10/2026 19:02

No.
he has asked for another chance because he has nothing to lose. You have everything to lose. He won’t change. Ever.

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