Heartbroken
Two days I had dental surgery, nothing extremely major but enough where I had pain meds and can only eat liquid / soft foods for about a week. This is the first time in the 4 years my boyfriend and I have been together where I have needed someone to take care of me.
Immediately after the surgery he was so loving and attentive offering to get me whatever I need and buying me flowers and just holding my hand and I felt so happy knowing I had someone to count on while I was not feeling 100%.
Within a day he had completely changed. He was going out with friends to play golf. I did not mind at all. As he was leaving I said, “I’ll call you if I need you” he got so mad at me, saying “why would you call me. I’m out. I can’t help you” and just left. Then he is oblivious and is eating his McDonalds infront of me. Even though I cannot eat and I am starving.
Later he offered to get me a new ice pack and when he picked up the older one he said “it’s still cool” I told him I knew but I wanted a colder one. He threw it at me and said “you get up yourself and get it then.”
This morning I couldn’t make up my mind about something and he lost it on me. Yelling at me, saying I was annoying and a b*tch. Accusing me of wanting to start a fight, I answered with why would I want to start a fight I’m in a lot of pain.
He has just become a complete 180 of who he was just a day ago. I am not someone who has been whining and complaining I am *** up the pain and just getting on with it.
I am really unsure of our relationship now. If I can’t rely on him for this what can I rely on him for.
@forcefulSea7026
Many bf/partners are like this willing to play the part get the " he is so sweet" points and then it is over for them ....... they think you should snap back in a day or something and NEVER think hey if this is still an issue it must have been more serious .......
they can still be OK ......bf/ spouse etc .......just know in certain areas and situations they will be clueless.
I do not think there is a partner who fits ALL categories.. so chose a person you can work around their faults. It will always be some small gesture at first they get bored with.
I have been married a long time and if i need real help if ill or hurt .......... I seek others out... my grown kids/ best friend etc.... cause spouse sucks at comfort or taking care of me.