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I'm So Gullible?

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Franki Thu 20-Feb-20 16:25:45

Hi, my first post on Gransnet. I've been on my own for a few years - I tend to be a narc-magnet, maybe it's because I'm very caring and empathic. So it's taken a long time for me to trust myself and have a relationship with someone again after all I've been put through in the past.
Anyway, about a year ago I fell in love - I mean REALLY FELL big time!
So, to cut a very long story very short, it's been a fab year in many ways, BUT I'm now engaged to marry a man who gave up his job not long after moving in with me and doesn't earn any kind of wage that can contribute to the household bills; complains constantly about my AS who still lives at home (and does contribute). He very quickly stopped bedroom shenanigans stating that he's stressed and has lost his mojo. He's so lazy and self centred. I feel so stupid.
No fool like an old fool hey...
I feel like such a chump!
I just needed to vent on here really. I know what I have to do...

quizqueen Thu 20-Feb-20 16:28:37

Break off the engagement and kick him out then.

lovingit Thu 20-Feb-20 16:29:01

I feel for you but you know what to do.

Namsnanny Thu 20-Feb-20 16:36:22

Bad luck Franki, but as they say at least you can say you tried.
And no your not a fool, these people make a career out of reeling partners in. They are good at it.

Your health and that of your AS comes first, so do what you have to do in the knowledge that you are the better person.

Chin up, kick him out of your life and move on to better things! smile
Good luck shamrock

Curlywhirly Thu 20-Feb-20 16:36:57

You should definitely finish the relationship and get rid of him. I feel for you, but I also feel for your AS having to witness his Mum being completely taken advantage of; he must feel like punching your partner.

endlessstrife Thu 20-Feb-20 16:38:38

You’ll get there eventually, but in the meantime, don’t settle for second best.

Grammaretto Thu 20-Feb-20 16:42:15

Oh no! He has to go. At least if you break it off soon you can part amicably. Imagine a year down the line if not......

grannypiper Thu 20-Feb-20 16:51:18

Foot backside and door

Carenza123 Thu 20-Feb-20 16:54:26

Don’t beat yourself up! You want to believe in having a sustaining loving relationship, but you recognise that his behaviour is not normal. Trust your instincts and change your situation for the better. Your adult son will be concerned for your welfare too. Too often we read of these initially loving partners who turn into obsessive controlling beings - in extreme cases, being violent. The situation will not get any better unless you make changes to safeguard you and son.

Devorgilla Thu 20-Feb-20 17:10:36

Same advice as the others. Having shown him the door change the locks front and back.

NannyJan53 Thu 20-Feb-20 17:17:13

Don't feel like a chump! Some people have a knack of being charming etc. Then move in and revert back to type (been there, got the T-shirt). His mistake was doing all this before you actually married! So heed the warning and end it asap!

Missfoodlove Thu 20-Feb-20 17:19:25

Franki, Gullible you are not.
Gullible would be saying, he needs time to adjust, it’s hard because it’s not his home etc etc.
You are realistic so give him a months notice to leave.
Good Luck.

MacCavity2 Thu 20-Feb-20 17:20:21

Hi Franki as Carenza123 has said stop beating yourself up. Please look at the positives, you had a wonderful year, you were not afraid to try for a happy future, congratulate your self for being brave and believing in yourself.
You are not responsible for a dick head who didn’t know he had won the jackpot and then abused it. Hold your head up high and dump the idiot. Then get on with living a wonderful life full of opportunities. Good luck.

Sparkling Thu 20-Feb-20 17:23:11

Franki, it's all a learning curve. However, for you and your boys sake get him out, change the locks anything, but wash that man right out of your hair. I wouldn't let anyone bad mouth my son, because he's a good one, same with yours. Just do it. You're not the first and you won't be the last.?

Fiachna50 Thu 20-Feb-20 17:23:38

As soon as he packed in his job that wouldbe enough for me. Sadly, there seems to be alot of people around like this. You might have difficulty getting rid too. I hope not but be prepared for 'Ill change' etc. Get him out of your life.

Doodledog Thu 20-Feb-20 17:41:32

Fiachna is right about the 'I'll change' thing. He won't, whatever he says. My heart goes out to you, but you really have to get him out of your life. If he has started having a go at your son, he is testing how much he can get away with, and it won't stop there.

You've dodged a bullet, but I know it won't feel like that just now. x

eviesgranny Thu 20-Feb-20 17:49:28

Dear Franki please put yourself first. What advice would you offer a dear friend or family member who found themselves in this very situation ? I think you really do know what you have to do or not do. To thine own self be true. Please do not be too hard on yourself, you are No fool! Very Best Wishes.

Callistemon Thu 20-Feb-20 17:56:08

Thank goodness you didn't marry him.

Buy a pack of bin bags and start packing his stuff.

Desdemona Thu 20-Feb-20 18:04:16

I wouldn't even give him a months notice. Pack his stuff, leave it somewhere safe for him to collect and get the locks changed the same day.

Don't enter into any further dialogue with him because clever narcissists will beat you down and make you believe it was all your fault.

SalsaQueen Thu 20-Feb-20 20:13:39

Franki You're not gullible, you trusted and believed in this man. He's let you down and has been taking advantage of your kind nature.

Your son is more important than ANY man. Get rid of the boyfriend, your role is not as HIS mother. He's a user.

Oopsadaisy3 Thu 20-Feb-20 20:19:49

I think you might have problems with him if you give him a months notice, as others have said get him out of the house , pack his stuff up , change all the locks and then tell him to collect his stuff from somewhere outside of your home.
Arrange to have some other people around you when he collects his bags if you feel unsure of his reaction.

Txquiltz Thu 20-Feb-20 20:27:08

Run, don't walk away from this loser. He doesn't want someone to love and cherish, he wants a mommie and babysitter. You don't want those jobs, or should you. Take the time to find someone worthy of you.

Chewbacca Thu 20-Feb-20 20:38:30

Paul Simon wrote a very good song that you might find helpful Franki; it's called 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover. One of them is just right for you. Don't hesitate too long.

Urmstongran Thu 20-Feb-20 21:11:55

Glad you didn’t marry the bum. Get rid, pronto.

Dec46 Thu 20-Feb-20 21:51:07

As others have save thank God you haven't married him. He won't improve and will certainly get worse. So pleased you have your son there to back you up when you tell him to leave.
Sorry your dreams have turned into a nightmare but you can start again free of this user.