General Question

alexbelle's avatar

Should I confront him once and for all?

Asked by alexbelle (70points) February 8th, 2017

I am really angry at my older (37) boyfriend of 3 years, cause I really don’t know if I can take his word or not anymore, he told me that I can go to his apartment in the city and stay over the weekend, in fact, he has said it many times, the weekends that I have traveled to see him which are just a few, I go for a day (saturday) and then he brings me back thats same day and he insists for me to stay over but I never have, cause he studies here in the town that I live so when he comes here we see each other, and I did not feel the need to go and see him on the weekends (since he already came here from Monday to Friday) So this past friday I said to myself ‘i’m going to take his word and text him to stay over this weekend’.

So I texted him this past friday at 5:46pm and told him: ‘Hey hun, I want to go over tomorrow and stay over this weekend, Are you doing something? and he replied super late at 8:35 pm just saying ”i’m coming next week’. Honestly I got so mad I did not reply back anything, So I don’t understand why would he would not give me an explanation? it’s the weekend, plus I have not gone to his place for a super long time, I get he is a super messy and his house looks like a hot mess but this is not new to me!!, but to me this is a red flag!! I have to think he has another woman/gf over there, or back in hometown or something is going on, his graduation is also coming at the end of this month, and he has some things going on. I dont want to let my guards down, convincing myself that perhaps nothing is wrong.

So what do you recommend me to do?

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

16 Answers

dappled_leaves's avatar

It sounds like you want to break up with him, and are asking for permission to do that. You don’t need anyone’s permission or support to break up with someone you don’t want to be dating. Just do it. Or don’t. This is your choice.

If you have questions about why he would do specific things, it makes more sense for you to ask him than to ask strangers on the internet, who don’t know either of you. But I would advise that you ask him calmly and reasonably. Your details as written make it sound like you are very angry and upset, and that’s not conducive to getting a straightforward response from him. He will likely only get defensive and refuse to answer.

BellaB's avatar

you didn’t like the answers you got elsewhere? I answered you there

Coloma's avatar

I’m with @dappled_leaves and @BellaB We already told you our opinions, now it’s just time you take some sort of action. Talk to him, drop in on him, break up with him, but do something, not just complain about how upset you still are. Take action, for better or for worse!

Zaku's avatar

As the others said, break up with him if that’s what you want. You don’t need a reason. Looking for reasons is jamming you from freely choosing what you want (based on what you want, not on any reasons).

I don’t follow the reason you gave. Sounds like he was slow to respond to a text and didn’t acknowledge your request properly, but that you are making that mean things. You probably have other reasons but that one, as you wrote it, makes no sense to me.

If your decision really hinges on whether you’re right or not about him cheating on you, then confront him about it being honest and taking responsibility for your unproven suspicions/fears, and/or find out if he’s cheating.

NerdyKeith's avatar

Yes confront him, this sounds suspicious. If he is with another woman, you are better off without him. I wish you luck.

chyna's avatar

Your very similar question here has some great answers.
I would just show up on a Saturday morning and see what is going on. You have already wasted 3 years on this guy.

alexbelle's avatar

@Coloma, what really is eating my brains out is the fact that he graduates at the end of february right, ok and since he is leaving back to his hometown around march, maybe he is backing away or giving me the cold shoulder cause he does not see us going anywhere? or sees no future for a reason or another, this are just my Honest Supositions. I don’t know.

@chyna Yes, I posted that thread, I’m sorry to sound so desperate, I just need your honests opinions and a little push to do what I have to do, I know life is short and I am tired of crying my eyes out, especially today, I get like this when I am going to get my period. its taking a toll on my mental health.

alexbelle's avatar

@Zaku Deep down I would not like to break up, I would be a hypocrite if I said that, I wish I can talk things. I really would, but my doubts and fears with this man are just big, I don’t know if its me and I have huge insecurity issues, or something.all I can say is that my last relatonship felt real and there was more communication and it was natural for crying out loud (now my ex was not studying medicine or anything ,his career was easier I understand that as well) but in comparison to this one which just gives me a weird Vibe.Maybe I have been living a lie, or have seen things and decided to ignore them.

Coloma's avatar

@alexbelle To parrot an old song, breaking is hard to do but all the things you mention do not sound good. First and foremost of all your communication and his is horrible. You don’t like his response so you give him the silent treatment instead of just straight up asking him what’s up and sharing your concerns. What do you mean he is 37 and “graduating.” graduating what, medicine?

Now you are telling us that he is planning on moving back to his hometown in March. Yep, forget the worries about cheating, it does sound like he is distancing because he is about to leave and a lot of immature people play these games instead of just being honest and breaking up. Tell you what…call him now, tonight, and ASK him, directly what is up. Write down what you want to say and say it.

You will know by the end of the conversation whether or not there is any hope. You are the only one that can address this, all we can do is advise you based on the information you present which we have done. We’ve gone as far as we can with this.
If it’s over then you can report back and we will offer our support but it’s time you take charge of things and stop with all the wondering and asking impossible questions.

Just do it!

Zaku's avatar

@alexbelle Ok, so as Coloma wrote, I think you should have a serious direct conversation that addresses all of your needs.

First list everything you need to know to be happy and secure about the relationship. Is he cheating? Is he looking to withdraw from the relationship? What can you count on doing together? Whatever else would clear it all up for you. Then ask all those things, letting him know you really need those answers. You can use that as a measure for whether the relationship is working for you or not. If he won’t answer or doesn’t give believable answers, and you’ve told him you need those answers, you can call that a fail. If you tell someone you have a serious need to have some information, and they won’t give you that information, that’s them not giving you what you need.

Coloma's avatar

@Zaku You said it better than I.

jca's avatar

I would just show up at his place. He should be happy to see you. I wrote the same thing on the other thread when you asked the same question a few days ago.

rojo's avatar

It sounds like you have suspicions about the relationship already.

What do you want? Do you want to end it? What if he just planned on going out and partying with local friends this weekend. Maybe he has another. Maybe he is embarrassed about his digs. So many possibilities.

Go show up on Saturday, maybe nothing will happen, maybe it will be the final straw. You will not know until you open that box.

Schrödinger’s cat…......

SamiCYa's avatar

This is rude even if he did have a good excuse. Sounds like he has someone else or your just not that important to him. With a text like that you should just reply “don’t bother”.

Response moderated (Spam)
Response moderated (Spam)

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther