Hey everyone
Im in a relationship with my boyfriend of 3 years and have lived in his house for 2 years.
between lockdowns because of covid and our incompatibilities discovered through living together the past 2 years has been a really toxic environment. He has a bad temper when challenged and doesn’t communicate well. I’ve had things thrown at me and my things piled up or the threat of my things being left on the doorstep if I leave the house to escape the toxic environment for walk etc. After each time he acts like that he will tell me not to be so stupid and he was only joking or said it in anger.
nevertheless, I’ve spent 18 months feeling unsettled.
12 months ago I discovered he had been texting / messaging other girls. He follows hundreds of local girls on social media. Despite not getting much of an apology or remorse I stayed, however started saving money secretly as I knew I wasn’t happy but had nowhere to go.
Although I feel bad about sticking around knowing my secret, I feel I needed to look out for myself. Things over Christmas were bad, awkward, him in a funny mood. I Have also discovered he’s re-followed some of the girls who he messaged last year(who he deleted when I found out). I’ve not yet challenged him on this yet.
I’ve found a property and had my mortgage accepted etc however its in a chain and im awaiting a date to move in Which I have chased today.
my problem is I know he is trying to keep me here and helping pay his bills so puts on a front that he wants to work things out (despite whatever he’s doing behind my back!). I know when he gets home this evening he will try having a debate or argument with me pointing out how difficult I am and how unloving I am towards him; he really pins all of his faults on me and a simple conversation he twists into something so far from the original point i can’t keep up!
mentally I’m exhausted and it’s taking a toll on my work (no motivation and just sat staring into space) I feel like im Just existing.
I’ve come this far and im struggling to grin and bare it. I can’t afford to rent anywhere as this would eat into my house deposit. I don’t have anyone who has spare room in their house.
really need some kind of motivation or words of wisdom if anyone else has been through similar.
thank you 🙏