Do i have the right to be upset?

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  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Also, I notice that it is people who have had the worst relationships that offer the most relationship advice.

    How To Be Miserable 101.

    ^ truth, though in this case the dude sounds like a weeny

    And he may very well be a weenie. :laugh:

    But we have little information and a majority of people projecting.
  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    honestly, pretty sure he's lying to you. But to answer your question, yes, I'd be upset.

    All of this. I say break up with him.
  • nikkiworld2
    nikkiworld2 Posts: 75 Member
    honestly, pretty sure he's lying to you. But to answer your question, yes, I'd be upset.

    Agree! Him being mad at his mom - all the more reason to want to get away & be with girlfriend & get glad & have a great time & forget about 'alleged' fight with mom. Face it, he's seeing someone else. I would do what one other poster suggested, call him & say you've decided to drive/fly to where he is to visit him instead, you'll be saving him a trip. How can he argue with that. See what excuse he comes up with then. That'll give you your answer.
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    Look OP, you have a choice. Your weekend is now free regardless.

    Are you going to sit and stew on this all weekend or are you going to make the best of the free time that's been given to you?

    If you made a sacrifice to have this weekend free, don't let it get wasted. Stop worrying about your boyfriend and his behavior. You can't control what he does. Start making some plans for yourself. Deal with him and his bull**** later.

    All over this. It's either a) He's telling the truth and needs some time alone, so you should take care of yourself while he takes care of himself (i can't find a way to say that that doesn't sound sexual). or b) he's lying for whatever reason, and you should not be held emotionally hostage.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    the amount projection in this thread is ridiculous. have none of you ever wanted a weekend alone after having a sh*tty week? who the hell wants to spend 4 hours on a train in that kind of mood?

    im not saying its 100% chance he's not lying, but jesus jump to conclusions much

    Seriously.

    To everyone stating, "He's lying!" have you never had a fight with a loved one and been in a bad mood? Is that really so out of the realm of possibility?

    A lot of people have had really bad relationships, and that is informing the advice they're giving.

    Yeah, I do not understand the confusion people are having. If I am in a bad mood I want to be alone. I dont want to talk or see anyone, including my SO. It is therapeutic for me amd ensures that I dont say something that I will regret while upset.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    honestly, pretty sure he's lying to you. But to answer your question, yes, I'd be upset.

    ^ My thoughts exactly. Red flag.
  • ItsMeBlue
    ItsMeBlue Posts: 25 Member
    We can all assume what's going on, but ultimately, the only one who knows is your BF. my suggestion is pray about it to be revealed and it will be. some men...heck , all men go in their cave to sulk when they get stung for whatever reason. if indeed its an issue of a fight with mom , and he just cares about his mom and isn't codependent on her, then he will come to his senses soon and it'll all be ok. If indeed he is staking a new claim on a local relationship, then i'd say that's his loss and someone else's gain. either way, the heartache eventually fades and is replaced by one that stays true. So if he doesn't respond back soon and make the extra attempt to show you he cares, then maybe it's time for you to punch his card and regroup for another try at a real man. Good luck whatever the case may be. Stay focused, stay strong!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Guys don't cancel plans with their girlfriend because they had a fight with mom. That's just some BS excuse. And.... on the off chance that it is really true, then this is not the man for you. Add on the fact that he doesn't seem to give a crap about the inconvenience it caused you..... Find a new boyfriend, and preferably not a long distance one.
  • Keepcalmanddontblink
    Keepcalmanddontblink Posts: 718 Member
    honestly, pretty sure he's lying to you. But to answer your question, yes, I'd be upset.
    yeah something does not sound right.

    that's what my sister said,she thinks its an excuse
    He's upset with his mom, so he's staying in town near her after a fight? Yeah....might be a lie, especially if he is ignoring you now.
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    the amount projection in this thread is ridiculous. have none of you ever wanted a weekend alone after having a sh*tty week? who the hell wants to spend 4 hours on a train in that kind of mood?

    im not saying its 100% chance he's not lying, but jesus jump to conclusions much

    Seriously.

    To everyone stating, "He's lying!" have you never had a fight with a loved one and been in a bad mood? Is that really so out of the realm of possibility?

    A lot of people have had really bad relationships, and that is informing the advice they're giving.

    yea, I've had some crappy relationships, but I would never assume that the fight was a lie. It happens and OP needs to decide if its worth accepting his apology or not and deal with it or move on. My guess is, he didn't answer, because he was upset with how she reacted.... just a guess....
  • IPAkiller
    IPAkiller Posts: 711 Member
    Also, I notice that it is people who have had the worst relationships that offer the most relationship advice.

    How To Be Miserable 101.

    ^ truth, though in this case the dude sounds like a weeny

    And he may very well be a weenie. :laugh:

    But we have little information and a majority of people projecting.
    themoreyouknow.gif
  • bugaboo_sue
    bugaboo_sue Posts: 552 Member
    FYI.. if he loved you and had a big fight with his mom and was upset... the first place he would WANT to come would be to see you.

    I think you should seriously think about the future of this relationship.

    Not necessarily. If I'm in a mood the last thing I want to do is talk to or see anyone and I certainly wouldn't want to hop on a train for 4 hours either.

    Also the OP didn't say what the fight with his mom was about. I can only assume it was something major since he's that upset about it.

    Not sure why he didn't answer his phone or texts. Maybe he turned it off because his mom kept calling him and harassing him and he didn't want to deal with it. I can only assume that this is the first time he's done this to you so my opinion is to suck it up and have a nice weekend to yourself.
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    If you rely on his presence to make you happy, suggest you spend the "free" weekend getting to know and love yourself. Treat yourself to a weekend of new experiences and pampering.
  • cheripugh1
    cheripugh1 Posts: 357 Member
    OK well if he is your age, then he is old enough to be mature and should not be blowing off your text/calls since he knows you have to change your schedule for HIM and I guess I go with what others are saying if he's mad at mommy dearest why not get out of there and spend time with YOU? (I say he's a cheater)

    I see where it has been suggested you go there, and I have not read everything posted here, but I'm betting he lives with his mom? and many mom's are not OK with significant others staying over.

    I think if this is a one time deal, try to work it out IF you feel he is worth it and you feel this will ever work out to a fulltime relationship (as in no longer LD) But most likely the smart thing to do, albeit painful is to break it off... if he can hurt you and then not even talk to you he is a bad life choice!
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    How long have you been dating?
    Does his mother really ruin his entire being? Does this mom made me angry thing happen often?

    Has he done this before?

    Do you really want to be around someone who uses his mother as an excuse?

    Are one of you making plans to be closer to the other?
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member

    Personally, the one person I'd want to be with would be my SO. I can't imagine a grown man being so upset by a fight with his mom that he would cancel a trip to see his girlfriend. Agree though that it's all guesswork here but my eyebrows are going up on this one, particularly since she changed work and he's not a seeing his phone
    im with you, but some prefer solitude in times like that. depends on what the fight was about an the degree of it i guess.

    i do admit its a little fishy he didnt answer his phone but that could be for any number of reasons
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I wouldn't be so quick to say he is lying.

    However, I do wonder if he would be ok with it she had done the same thing to him after he went through the trouble of switching weekends and was willing to work the sucky night shift to make it happen.

    Meh
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    just break up.

    :flowerforyou:
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member

    Personally, the one person I'd want to be with would be my SO. I can't imagine a grown man being so upset by a fight with his mom that he would cancel a trip to see his girlfriend. Agree though that it's all guesswork here but my eyebrows are going up on this one, particularly since she changed work and he's not a seeing his phone
    im with you, but some prefer solitude in times like that. depends on what the fight was about an the degree of it i guess.

    i do admit its a little fishy he didnt answer his phone but that could be for any number of reasons

    Perhaps this one is one where she needs to be somewhat suspicious though not jump to conclusions, and he at least he owes her an apology for ruining her weekend over a mommy fight. I really think he's in the wrong here and I'm usually not one to jump to that conclusion. Long distance means you jump at a chance to see each other as time together is precious. He's not doing that here. I'd be perturbed.
  • pepperpat64
    pepperpat64 Posts: 423 Member
    You have the right to feel however the situation makes you feel. There are no good or bad emotions; what matters is how you respond when feeling them, and whether you let them control you or vice versa. The only advice I will give, and a few others have as well, is to not waste the weekend moping or repeatedly texting/calling your BF. Do something you've been wanting to do, regardless of whether he's there or not. I know this can be very difficult, but honestly, learning to enjoy being alone is one of the greatest gifts a person can give themselves.
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member

    Personally, the one person I'd want to be with would be my SO. I can't imagine a grown man being so upset by a fight with his mom that he would cancel a trip to see his girlfriend. Agree though that it's all guesswork here but my eyebrows are going up on this one, particularly since she changed work and he's not a seeing his phone
    im with you, but some prefer solitude in times like that. depends on what the fight was about an the degree of it i guess.

    i do admit its a little fishy he didnt answer his phone but that could be for any number of reasons

    Sure, wanting to be left alone after a fight is perfectly understandable but for two whole days (or more) after a fight with your Mum seems a bit....strange.

    That's rather a long time to be holding on to a bad mood.
  • pepperpat64
    pepperpat64 Posts: 423 Member
    If you rely on his presence to make you happy, suggest you spend the "free" weekend getting to know and love yourself. Treat yourself to a weekend of new experiences and pampering.

    This.
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    the amount projection in this thread is ridiculous. have none of you ever wanted a weekend alone after having a sh*tty week? who the hell wants to spend 4 hours on a train in that kind of mood?

    im not saying its 100% chance he's not lying, but jesus jump to conclusions much

    Seriously.

    To everyone stating, "He's lying!" have you never had a fight with a loved one and been in a bad mood? Is that really so out of the realm of possibility?

    A lot of people have had really bad relationships, and that is informing the advice they're giving.

    Yeah, I do not understand the confusion people are having. If I am in a bad mood I want to be alone. I dont want to talk or see anyone, including my SO. It is therapeutic for me amd ensures that I dont say something that I will regret while upset.

    Yeah, but the BF wouldn't be alone as he still lives with Mommy. And, if you just wanted to be on your own because of a bad mood, wouldn't you at least tell your GF that rather than giving a sh!tty excuse and blowing her off?
  • baba_helly
    baba_helly Posts: 810 Member
    This is going about as well as every previous relationship thread posted here.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    What does his fighting with his mother have to do with him visiting you? I don't see a connection...and not replying to you is downright rude and not how to treat someone you care about.
    I'd be pretty upset, if I were in your shoes.

    Pretty much this.
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    My SO and I live in the same town, and we're lucky to see one another once or twice a year because of our work schedules. We had plans to get together over my birthday weekend, but his brother came in from California and he had a project at work dumped on him so he had to cancel. I last saw him in May. Most of the time it's me who has to cancel plans because I work two jobs. He has been understanding every time and very patient with me.

    I wouldn't jump to conclusions UNLESS he has done this multiple times before. If you love him, you need to give him the benefit of the doubt at least once or twice.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    the amount projection in this thread is ridiculous. have none of you ever wanted a weekend alone after having a sh*tty week? who the hell wants to spend 4 hours on a train in that kind of mood?

    im not saying its 100% chance he's not lying, but jesus jump to conclusions much

    Seriously.

    To everyone stating, "He's lying!" have you never had a fight with a loved one and been in a bad mood? Is that really so out of the realm of possibility?

    A lot of people have had really bad relationships, and that is informing the advice they're giving.

    Yeah, I do not understand the confusion people are having. If I am in a bad mood I want to be alone. I dont want to talk or see anyone, including my SO. It is therapeutic for me amd ensures that I dont say something that I will regret while upset.

    Yeah, but the BF wouldn't be alone as he still lives with Mommy. And, if you just wanted to be on your own because of a bad mood, wouldn't you at least tell your GF that rather than giving a sh!tty excuse and blowing her off?

    I would need to re-read the thread to be sure, but I don't think OP ever said that her BF still lives with his mother. Just that he had gotten into a fight with her and that he is upset about it.

    Honestly, you never know. Maybe she told him he was adopted or that she has no idea who his father really is. You don't really know what kind of family drama he is dealing with, and he may need to sort out his feelings before talking about it.

    You shouldn't make assumptions about this guy or his situation.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member

    Personally, the one person I'd want to be with would be my SO. I can't imagine a grown man being so upset by a fight with his mom that he would cancel a trip to see his girlfriend. Agree though that it's all guesswork here but my eyebrows are going up on this one, particularly since she changed work and he's not a seeing his phone
    im with you, but some prefer solitude in times like that. depends on what the fight was about an the degree of it i guess.

    i do admit its a little fishy he didnt answer his phone but that could be for any number of reasons

    Sure, wanting to be left alone after a fight is perfectly understandable but for two whole days (or more) after a fight with your Mum seems a bit....strange.

    That's rather a long time to be holding on to a bad mood.

    Yup. In real life you have to learn to be nice to your significant other even if you are in a bad mood. Pissed off because of work? Still have to see your spouse.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Is he staying with his mom when he comes to visit you? Or does he stay with you?

    If he stays at his mother's I could see it being a good reason to not want to come home, depending on what the fight was about.
    I'd still be pissed about the shift thing cause I understand the whole shift trade/night shifts thing but I would make the best of it and plan something else this weekend.