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GF cancels coming over yesterday so id fight for her, next day is mad that im 15 mins late to waking up

82 replies

Quinncc · 08/11/2026 12:44

The title basically explains it, yesterday I was ready, everything sorted and was just waiting on her to get ready and come over, she cancels for 0 reason and later on explains she wanted me to fight and beg for her to come over.

Leads to today, I wake up a bit later than she wants (7:15 am ) and i say good morning and I don't get a response for 4 hours and shes mad that i didn't apologise for not being up on time.

I know im in the wrong for not being awake on time but I was perfectly on time yesterday and was excited to see her.

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CheeseMakesMeFart · 08/11/2026 14:35

This kind of controlling behaviour comes from someone being in a really bad place mentally. I'm guessing you care for her, right?

Splitting up with her is absolutely the kindest thing you can do if you want her to have a good life. Right now you're an enabler.

With some time and therapy, she can maybe learn not to treat others around her like dirt. The longer you stay, the more entrenched it becomes. And make no mistake, once a person gets into their 20s the less people are willing to make allowances for this kind of behaviour. She needs to learn that it isn't ok.

Tell her to get herself to therapy and block her. Honestly, you don't deserve this and you are not helping her by pandering to it.

NewDogOwner · 08/11/2026 14:41

This is strange, abusive behaviour. This is not normal. End this.

Keepingthingsinteresting · 08/11/2026 14:47

She is controlling and abusive, dump her. There will be someone better in the future.

gravitarse · 08/11/2026 14:49

Oh, this also sounds so teenage

Coconutter24 · 08/11/2026 14:52

Quinncc · 08/11/2026 12:48

She likes things specific and being up at 7 is a requirement if she wants to come over

There’s a difference between liking things specific and being controlling.

Teainapinkcup · 08/11/2026 14:54

Quinncc · 08/11/2026 12:48

She likes things specific and being up at 7 is a requirement if she wants to come over

Autistic? You do not sound like a good fit.

DontLiveByTheClouds · 08/11/2026 14:54

gravitarse · 08/11/2026 14:49

Oh, this also sounds so teenage

Well they are teenagers...

Boreded · 08/11/2026 14:56

That’s abusive, give her the boot. She is behaving like a toddler or an abuser - either mean she isn’t capable of holding down a relationship.

DowntonCrabby · 08/11/2026 14:57

Ok (if this is real) then it’s great you’re only 17 and can hopefully begin to identity abusive and controlling behaviours before you’re stuck in an adult relationship with kids and a mortgage.

What sort of relationships have you had modelled to you while growing up?

Hopefully the very smart and experienced women, many of whom will be Mums of teens telling you how wrong this is will get you to think things through.

Tryagain26 · 08/11/2026 15:01

You are both very young. Your relationship isn't healthy she is too controlling. Don't waste time or ruin your life by staying in this relationship.

Boreded · 08/11/2026 15:02

Boreded · 08/11/2026 14:56

That’s abusive, give her the boot. She is behaving like a toddler or an abuser - either mean she isn’t capable of holding down a relationship.

Updating because I see you are both kids still, so yeah maybe not abusive but very childish and she needs to grow up and stop trying to be controlling.

CleanShirt · 08/11/2026 15:03

Quinncc · 08/11/2026 12:48

She likes things specific and being up at 7 is a requirement if she wants to come over

Tell her to fuck off.

2chocolateoranges · 08/11/2026 15:08

Run for the hills, this is not a healthy relationship.

ar 17 you should be put having fun with friends and not being dictated to.

blythet · 08/11/2026 15:22

I’d have dumped her her behaviour yesterday alone. Cancelling last minute plans then expecting you to beg to see her and getting annoyed when you don’t.

id have blocked her and enjoyed a big relaxing long lie in complete peace this morning

blythet · 08/11/2026 15:23

Boreded · 08/11/2026 15:02

Updating because I see you are both kids still, so yeah maybe not abusive but very childish and she needs to grow up and stop trying to be controlling.

I’d actually argue it’s still abusive. Th enact she’s 17 doesn’t mean she gets a free pass

BobbleBear · 08/11/2026 15:25

Bloody hell! If my son told me his girlfriend was being this demanding I’d steer him to ditching her immediately. She’s controlling and abusive and if you pander to her now, the behaviour will only get worse as time goes on.

A healthy relationship is based on mutual respect and love, not having to prove you’re worthy every 5 minutes.

(Dogs beg, cats don’t and you’re obviously not a dog. Be more cat like and aloof.)

Starlight7080 · 08/11/2026 15:28

As someone with teenage kids i would definitely say she is to immature to be in a relationship. Also very controlling. And manipulative. Possible mental health problems. Or just very spoilt.
Far to much drama for such young ages.
Also 7am on a sunday is mental .

seahorsessky · 08/11/2026 15:29

You are not in the wrong! This is controlling and some would say abusive. Find someone better. Assuming you're not a general in the army, no one should be asking you to fight for them. And if you did fight and argue, no doubt this charmer would call you abusive and pushy.
Do you have decent friends/family to discuss this sort of thing with? Mumsnet did (probably) exist, or nearly did, when I was young (guessing and might be wrong that you're early 20s?) but I'd never have thought to use it, so it just concerns me if you've no one to ask. Maybe join some groups in your area so you can get friends to talk to to offer support-please do not get isolated in a relationship with a controlling person.

SleepZealot · 08/11/2026 15:34

Quinncc · 08/11/2026 12:47

we are both 17

Are your parents not annoyed at having your guest roam the house early in the morning?

Doesn’t sound like your sleepovers are working.

Mercurysinretrograde · 08/11/2026 15:50

Your girlfriend is terribly immature and it sounds like she thinks relationships on Tik Tok are how the real world works. Help her to understand the real world by dumping her uptight ass today and find a real human being to spend your time with.

Alucard55 · 08/11/2026 16:07

Another completely genuine post.

pilates · 08/11/2026 16:13

If this is true, you need to reconsider the relationship. Very controlling and not healthy.

Mistachio · 08/11/2026 16:17

She’s being pathetic, even for 17.

Dump her.

Boreded · 08/11/2026 17:25

blythet · 08/11/2026 15:23

I’d actually argue it’s still abusive. Th enact she’s 17 doesn’t mean she gets a free pass

No you are right, it doesn’t, but I think that there probably is a lack of maturity causing it rather than it being intentionally abusive. This is someone who may not actually end up being as bad as she currently sounds…or she could end up being a total nightmare. Jury is still out, either way she is waaaaaaaaay too much hard work to be bothering with.

Zanatdy · 08/11/2026 17:27

This relationship is not good. Consider ending it asap.