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Meeting up? Intrested after 2 years? Has to ask? Normal

I’ve been with my bf for 2 years and we meet on the weekends but I feel like I’m the one who has to message and say ‘are you going to pick me up today’ or what time are you going to pick me up. He never ever plans anything ( maybe he just assumes we r meeting) he said before we’ve been together long I don’t need to ask him to meet and I can just come to his house whenever I want.

Is this normal? Surely people plan things. I mean he actually refuses at this point because he never does. I feel like if I don’t message we won’t meet up he’ll just talk to me as per normal.

Is this man actually bloody interested in me?! Or am I overthinking

Reply 1

If you have to ask the question you know the answer!! Move on and get rid

This man is a selfish waste of space and you have already lost 2 years of your life. Life is too short to be a professional doormat. It should be fun, full of laughter and sharing. Get out there and find a man who will treat you like you deserve to be treated. Like a million dollars. You should both be falling over each other and breaking down doors to meet up and share life in the short time you can spare (By sounds of it even the weekends with this man is 2 days too much. This is you being used as a 'convenience' and - YES you are being 'used'

Reply 2

Original post by Muttly
If you have to ask the question you know the answer!! Move on and get rid
This man is a selfish waste of space and you have already lost 2 years of your life. Life is too short to be a professional doormat. It should be fun, full of laughter and sharing. Get out there and find a man who will treat you like you deserve to be treated. Like a million dollars. You should both be falling over each other and breaking down doors to meet up and share life in the short time you can spare (By sounds of it even the weekends with this man is 2 days too much. This is you being used as a 'convenience' and - YES you are being 'used'

Can I ask how I’m a doormat.

He has said to me multiple times I can come to his house whenever I want to I don’t need to ask him

Reply 3

Original post by Anonymous
Can I ask how I’m a doormat.
He has said to me multiple times I can come to his house whenever I want to I don’t need to ask him

That's the thing if you don't realise it - You are doing all the work to 'serve' him in this relationship.
When do you ever say - 'you can come across anytime to me anytime' (and he does?)
When is he 'enthusiastic' about making the effort to come and see you?
When does he lift a finger to make the effort just for you?
If a 'no' - you are a convenience at his choosing

At the moment he sits in his 'castle' and expects everyone to come running so he doesn't have to lift a finger. You are the one making excuses on his behalf. That is why I use the term 'doormat'

Reply 4

Original post by Muttly
That's the thing if you don't realise it - You are doing all the work to 'serve' him in this relationship.
When do you ever say - 'you can come across anytime to me anytime' (and he does?)
When is he 'enthusiastic' about making the effort to come and see you?
When does he lift a finger to make the effort just for you?
If a 'no' - you are a convenience at his choosing
At the moment he sits in his 'castle' and expects everyone to come running so he doesn't have to lift a finger. You are the one making excuses on his behalf. That is why I use the term 'doormat'

Actually he drives 2 hours every weekend to pick me up a drop me back on Sunday. I’m definitely not a doormat darling plus he gives me money when I want it

Reply 5

Original post by ndkndk
Actually he drives 2 hours every weekend to pick me up a drop me back on Sunday. I’m definitely not a doormat darling plus he gives me money when I want it

I don't think you're a doormat and I think this person may be being a little harsh towards your boyfriend. However, from personal experience, sometimes in a long-term relationship you can get complacent with your partner's behaviour, and it takes a reality check to realise that things need to change.
The solution to most problems like this is just to communicate. Tell him that never instigating a meet-up makes you feel that he's not really interested in you (however, I agree with Muttly that if you're in a relationship with someone it should be clear that they are interested in you anyway.)
His response that you can just 'come over whenever' is a bit confusing considering that he always picks you up. I assume that you don't really have other forms of transport available to go over to his house? In that case, yes you do need to plan beforehand whether he is going to pick you up or not, and his lack of communication on this issue is very frustrating.
Does he ever take you out on dates or do you ever meet up outside the house? If you don't, that is a sure fire way to let the relationship get boring and stale pretty quickly. He should be suggesting other things that you can do together, not just expecting you to come over the whole time.
So overall, I don't think his behaviour is normal. It sounds like he is becoming a bit complacent and not putting much effort into your relationship. But at the same time, he can't read minds so you should be communicating about how you feel. The only way he'll know he needs to change is if you talk to him.

Reply 6

How the relationship when you’re together. If it’s good, then maybe it’s just his normal laid back style. People have different attitudes to advance planning and taking the lead. You can try telling him how you’d like things to change and see what happens

Reply 7

Original post by ndkndk
Actually he drives 2 hours every weekend to pick me up a drop me back on Sunday. I’m definitely not a doormat darling plus he gives me money when I want it

Well that's just great isn't it? Everybody lived happily ever after. If you know the answer why ask your question?

Reply 8

Original post by MJ1148
I don't think you're a doormat and I think this person may be being a little harsh towards your boyfriend. However, from personal experience, sometimes in a long-term relationship you can get complacent with your partner's behaviour, and it takes a reality check to realise that things need to change.
The solution to most problems like this is just to communicate. Tell him that never instigating a meet-up makes you feel that he's not really interested in you (however, I agree with Muttly that if you're in a relationship with someone it should be clear that they are interested in you anyway.)
His response that you can just 'come over whenever' is a bit confusing considering that he always picks you up. I assume that you don't really have other forms of transport available to go over to his house? In that case, yes you do need to plan beforehand whether he is going to pick you up or not, and his lack of communication on this issue is very frustrating.
Does he ever take you out on dates or do you ever meet up outside the house? If you don't, that is a sure fire way to let the relationship get boring and stale pretty quickly. He should be suggesting other things that you can do together, not just expecting you to come over the whole time.
So overall, I don't think his behaviour is normal. It sounds like he is becoming a bit complacent and not putting much effort into your relationship. But at the same time, he can't read minds so you should be communicating about how you feel. The only way he'll know he needs to change is if you talk to him.

Hi yes I can definitely take train to his house however it takes me about an hour and a half whereas he drives to me 1 hr then obviously we drive back one hour to his. I just don’t. Think I should be travelling to him if he has a car he should pick me up although that’s spoilt I think I deserve to be picked up by my bf it’s only gentlemen of him. I have gone to him by train but majority time he picks me up. I only go on weekends as I live with my parents and I don’t wanna leave my mum alone for long. I think he’s just too comfortable.

We don’t just go to his. So I’ll message on the day saying hey u gonan pick me up today he’ll say yes and then he picks me up around 7 on Saturday we go grab a takeaway and bring it to his house and chillax. Then in the morning we go for nice breakfast in a cafe or a roast dinner then do errands and come back to his. We only go fine dining really on birthdays. Sometimes we go cinema too. He works Monday- Saturday 6am-5pm.

Reply 9

Original post by Anonymous
I’ve been with my bf for 2 years and we meet on the weekends but I feel like I’m the one who has to message and say ‘are you going to pick me up today’ or what time are you going to pick me up. He never ever plans anything ( maybe he just assumes we r meeting) he said before we’ve been together long I don’t need to ask him to meet and I can just come to his house whenever I want.
Is this normal? Surely people plan things. I mean he actually refuses at this point because he never does. I feel like if I don’t message we won’t meet up he’ll just talk to me as per normal.
Is this man actually bloody interested in me?! Or am I overthinking

It's understandable to feel frustrated if you're always the one initiating plans. Open communication is key here. Have a conversation with him about your feelings and discuss how you both can make plans together. It's possible he may not realise how important planning is for you.

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