[luvyacyabye]

Hey I no how you feel I'm actually in somewhat of the same situation right now...
Something I would have to say from experience is that you need to tell him that you already have a father and don't need another one... and if he truly does love you he needs to trust you... it sounds to me that this guy might have a little bit of a trust issue...
Just don't let this relationship get out of hand and turn the wrong way... like mine did I'm scarred of my boyfriend and I can't find a way out of our relationship you need to get out of the relationship when YOU want to don't wait around for him... he doesn't control your life YOU do...

Good Luck!

[AmExp]

I actually don't think her case was as extreme as some people think! My ex got mad because I wanted to stay at a baseball game watching a friends kid play, while we were out of town visiting with them. He through my suitcases out onto the hwy., and as I was trying to gather things, I got into the box of the truck to try and lift the suitcases up! He started taking off down the hwy. with the tailgate still open! He started to speed up, and then he slammed on the brakes! I'm just lucky I held on, and didn't get thrown into oncoming hwy traffic!

This was the same guy that showered me with gifts and told me how beautiful I was all of the time.

OMG!! WOW! That is insane!! He was mad because you didn't want to spend that time with him?? OR??

[starbuck8]

As for what I wear...well. During the holidays he asked me to come over and meet his family who were in town. ( Sisters, their kids and husbands, his mom and dad, plus his two children)...whew. Earlier that day he had met my because I had returned from my holiday trip ( their encounter was pleasant and unplanned). Anyway, when I was dressing for the visit I bent over. He was like you can't wear those pants. They show your underwear. I just told him I can change the cut of the underwear and that was that. He felt the need to remind me the whole way there to make sure they don't show. Then one night I got all dolled up wearing a new stripped dress that my cousin and his partner helped me accessorize. My bf told me I looked stunning and really pretty. We took some pictures and I didn't like how they turned out. I felt I looked chunky (nothing is wrong with being chunky but that dress did NOT make me look that way in person). He later told me yeah, stripes look terrible on me and that I should not wear them again and to turn that outfit. That really hurt my feelings because HE was the one praising how nice I looked. He claimed he didn't want to tell me because I was trying to look nice. He has said things like I look better naked and that his ex-gf was the same way ( who he compares me to A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!) He says I remind him of her in many ways, but that she was as dumb as a box or rocks and couldn't handle that.

Oh how did I know that? I have sooooo heard that! All of that and more! The comparisons here are actually leaving me speachless! What is his name and address? Lol! I'm going to get his babysitter to come pick him up!

Seriously though! This is a HUGE red flag once again!

[AmExp]

He's getting scared that you are starting to figure him out. He says something wrong...rethinks...appologizes...and then gets defensive again.

Really? You think he has "caught on"...

[starbuck8]

Really? You think he has "caught on"....

I can almost guarantee you. Just from what he has said to you in texts, and calling you to make sure you've gotten them, tells me that his hair is standing up on the back of his neck and he knows something is off. He's going to try the back-up game now! He is going to be the sweetest person you've ever known! Just watch for it to happen! He is going to go one of two ways. He is either going to be SUPER sweet, or he is going to be SUPER defensive or angry! I sure hope it's not the latter.

I have to take off for awhile, but I'll be back in a bit.

[AmExp]

OK great! Thank you!

[starbuck8]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that to freak you out and then just leave, but I really have to go for awhile. I will be back though.

[CrazyThumper]

HI AmExp- this is my first post on this board but let me share a little something with you. I just got out of a 4 1/2 year relationship myself- hence why I am on here. I'm 31 and my x is 24.. so it hits home to some degree.

First off- if you are a good looking girl, fun, energetic and full of life MOST older guys would do basically anything to date/have a relationship with a younger attractive girl. But here is the problem. NOT ALL older guys (or younger) act like your boyfriend. My x was very attractive- but I had something this guy does not. TRUST. I could honestly tell my x "Go out, have fun, be careful, give me a call later" as she left for the night with her girlfriends. And a simple "how was your night" would suffice later on. I'm a pretty big guy and intimidate people on my own, and I can tell you- there is NO reason for tough guy threats "ill break necks" bla bla. His insecurity, jealousy, and past issues are shining through day in and day out- and like others said.. that is why you are here. You see it, but you don't want to fully accept it, or believe it AND you might not understand it full.

If this guy is drilling you with questions, checking your phone, (which you should not do either) and going WAYYY out of his way to check up on you, even though he makes it look like he's doing it to be nice.. he's not. Again.. all those nice things he has bought for you, your family, friends etc.. That's a nice gesture- but HONESTLY it doesn't hold a lot of value when it comes to TRUE feelings. He should not compliment you, then degrade you. He shouldn't make you feel 'hot' then tell you you could be 'hotter' if you worked harder, etc. It doesn't sound like you are a girl to let herself 'go'. Ugh- please get out of this relationship, as others said it's still early. He WILL get worse in every aspect. He can not help it.. it's who he is and what he is used to.

Thump

[AmExp]

Well Thump, thank you so much for your thoughts. I think the problem I am having is that I cannot see the future.

I want to mention that he talks to one of my best friends (who by the way he does criticize allllllllllllllllll the time behind her back). He thinks all of my friends have issues but doesn't mind if I go out with them. He is cordial to them and I have found a few of them call to seek his advice on things which is cool for me.

She told me in confidence that he tells me he trusts me but sometimes I give him reason not to. He will text her all night long trying to dig for information about me ( not always) but he tries to send her on a mission to ask me certain things to see how I respond or what I say. He loves to test me to see if my stories change. He likes to try and slip me up to see if I stay on my toes about my story. That becomes stressful. I complain to him about it and often times we move on ( that doesn't last long). Yet I am the one who is playing games when I giggle after I receive a text?

[CrazyThumper]

AmExp- it's obvious he has trust issues. YOU can even see that. Like others have said, and many of us have a lot of experience here- you've waived the red flag around non-stop. You've listed so many signs of an insecure, jealous guy. I don't care WHAT guy says "I'm not that guy, I'm not jealous, im not insecure". A persons actions will ALWAYS speak louder then words. Relationships are NOT games as much as many immature people think they are. This guy calling your friend/texting her to see if your stories match, or trying to catch you in a lie is absolutely ridiculous. TRUST is non-existent here. And unfortunately this guy is carrying old baggage with him, that is making him this way. I've been cheated on, lied to, straight to my face- but I still go into each new relationship with an open mind, and an open heart. He isn't doing that with you.. he needs to fix himself before he tries to care for someone else.

Now I will play against you for a minute to. If you are doing things to make him jealous, insecure, and feel like he NEEDS to check up on you- then that's your bad. And I'm not talking about giggling at txt messages. I'm speaking of things like, getting new guys phojne numbers, your phone constantly ringing in the middle of the night and not telling him who it is, or not picking it up when you look at it- the obvious things that would drive any man nuts. Then you need to take some blame also, but I don't think from what you said that is the case here. He has issues- don't make them YOUR issues any longer.
Seriously.. I know you are younger, but not all relationship are suppose to be like this. There will be plenttyyyy of guys that SPOIL you, family, and friends- because we CAN and want to. Don't let that blind you from the obvious flaws he has going on.
Thump

[friend4u178]

I dunno KC. I paid for EVERYTHING in the last relationship. EVERYTHING! That guy was a class-a JERK.

Hi Amexp
And from what I recall you held on to thought of wanting to get back with this former Ex (jerk) because you craved being in a relationship. Some of the others here probably haven't seen your previous posts but I have to agree with what their all suggesting you should do.

Is it possible your just putting up with this obssesive and immature behaviour from this guy just because you need to be in a relationship.

This one certainly doesn't sound healthy to me.

Good Luck whatever you decide.

[Alty]

I started to read through all the posts, but wow, 12 pages, I don't have that kind of time, so, I'll apologize now if I repeat something that's already been said.

AmExp, this relationship is an accident waiting to happen but you're so much in love with the idea of love that you can't see the forest for the trees. Well, let me try and help you see the light.

You've read all the posts by other women who've been through things like this, but did you really read them? Did you see the comparisons, or are you just thinking it's a coincidence and that your guy is different?

He's not, let me assure you, this guy will become more and more controlling, he will become abusive, he will hurt you mentally and physically, I'd bet on it!

I won't bore you with the details but suffice it to say that I've been in more destructive relationships than healthy ones. I got lucky, found a good guy, married him and went off into the sunset, blah, blah, blah.

I've dated guys like your boyfriend, I got lucky, I got out alive, you still have a chance to do the same but you have to listen and see him for who and what he really is. He will wow you, be the sweetest most caring, understanding, loving guy and then turn around and be the ugliest, meanest guy you've ever met.

You know this, otherwise why start the thread? You know you have to leave, you know what's going to happen, something in your gut is telling you, so, if you won't listen to us, then listen to your gut.

Leave, because this won't be all sunshine and roses for long.

[AmExp]

To answer some of the previous posts, I think what it boils down to is that I am in denial. Who wants to believe that they have finally started a NEW and FRESH relationship only to later find out that their instincts about the relationship are right. NO ONE! Once again, I am disappointed. I do believe I am in love with the idea of being in love. Whew, that is a tongue twister. I like the thought that someone has actually said and done the right things. I like the fact that for once it feels like I am loved by someone ( other than my parents who by the way have been together since college and NEVER mistreat one another). I am not sure why I am drawn to these overbearing men. Maybe because my dad was sooooo busy with his career when I was younger, that I want a daddy figure. I mean, don't get me wrong, my dad was VERY attentive and loving. But as he became more successful, he started to miss more and more events that were dear to my heart ( birthdays, sporting games, dinners or whatever).

I have never broken a bone and I certainly don't want to have any now.

As Friend4U said. I flirted with the idea of getting back with my ex. I was in a miserable and desperate place, ugh. I have finally gotten over his antics and regained confidence in myself. I do not want to go down that road again.

On the flip side... I am a woman with a free spirit who loves the idea of danger and is drawn to men like this. There is an actual condition for this... carmen or carmine syndrome (sp?? ). I want to learn more about it because I feel I am one of those people. I know something can lead to danger in terms of relationships yet I still keep walking down the same path instead of RUNNING the opposite direction. If this were one of my friends relationships ( an it was) I could detect this instantly!

Maybe I need to do seek help from a counselor first...

[friend4u178]

Seeing a counselour certainly wouldn't hurt Amexp... but I think most of all just be patient and have fun when your dating. There's no rush your still so young.

Finding Mr Right is a process and when you least expect it , and when you aren't trying so hard it will happen.

Good Luck :)

[Alty]

Counselling isn't a bad idea. You have to learn to love yourself, love being by yourself, not depend on someone else to make you happy.

You really need to leave this guy, I've had broken bones, still have scars, trust me, it's not exiting, and you won't feel like a "free spirit" afterwards.

Spend some time on your own, work on loving who you are and then find someone who can love himself and you, just the way you are.

Really, run this time, this is not good. You know it.

[AmExp]

Oh wow... thank you!

[Alty]

Seeing a counselour certainly wouldn't hurt Amexp...................but I think most of all just be patient and have fun when your dating. Theres no rush your still so young.

Finding Mr Right is a process and when you least expect it , and when you aren't trying so hard it will happen.

Good Luck :)

So true M.

Hubby was a hug surprise. I had just sworn off men, and I was finding myself, trying to get back on track with who I am. I met him and tried to push him away, I didn't want another guy just then.

Poor man, I really gave him a run for his money, but after a few months I realized that maybe, just maybe, he was different. I'm happy to say I was right.

AmExp, really, you have your whole life ahead of you. Do you want to spend it with someone who treats you like his property, or with someone who is your partner in every way.

[friend4u178]

So true M.

AmExp, really, you have your whole life ahead of you. Do you want to spend it with someone who treats you like his property, or with someone who is your partner in every way.

Had to spread the Rep Alty but this is so true as well.

Bottom line is a relationship cannot and will not last without trust , so ask yourself this Amexp

"Does he trust you" His behaviour certainly doesn't suggest it :cool:

[Alty]

Ahh, had to spread the rep as well M, but that's so true.

There's no trust here, that's a dead end street!

[AmExp]

Well that is what we remind each other everyday. I figured we both would have caught on by now...