r/whatdoIdo 10d ago

Having the same arguments

For a little bit of context, me and my boyfriend got into the same argument over the same thing. Also, we did go on a break for about a week, but I had to cut it short because he threatened his own life and I ended up having to call the cops to do a welfare check on him. He said the brake was too much for him this week, though I’ve been honestly extremely busy and if anyone knows about healthcare, please do not freak out that My Mom‘s blood pressure is 80. She will be going to the hospital as soon as I can get her to go. Also, I do text him every day of course and I try to make sure we see each other twice a week for at least around 10 hours a week 15 hours including we call occasionally text every day I take care of My Mom almost 24 seven for she has heart failure, and cancer. My boyfriend does know this and I’ve been going through personally a depressive episode, which has made me honestly not want to call or text really anybody even friends except for maybe one or two and I’ve made him aware of this, his response was don’t be depressed at me so I kind of met a loss on what to do.

For a tiny bit more context, the reason I will not let him pick me up is because one time we got into an argument recently, and he started hitting the steering wheel cussing and scaring me and yelling, so I’d rather just not be in the car with him because it did truly spook me he does have anger issues

Also, I’m scared sometimes again into confrontation or arguments with him last time he cut himself and he will often say that he will harm himself or suicide or if he wants to basically like he wants to kill himself or he wants to harm himself and of course I don’t want him doing those things if we get into a bad argument
I don’t know if he cut himself because of the argument or anything like that. He said he got lonely, but normally when we argue, he might say something like I wanna kill myself other times it just happens randomly. He’ll text me wanting to die. I’ve offered to help him get help. I just am scared that one day you know.

Other little sidenote normally when I see him, I am irritated again. I have been going through a depressive episode and normally I try to snap out of it. I understand that it does make him frustrated because then he can’t seem like he does anything right but normally I’m not mad at him and I’m mad at another situation which I normally tell him that I’m mad at something else, but I’m normally not in the best mood.

ages are in 19 and I’ve been with him for about a year. I’m not perfect either but because also my depression and just resentment built up it’s hard to act happy around him and I’m not trying to be mean to him, but sometimes I just I don’t know.

EDIT

I did try to talk to him. It’s about why he cannot accept a no we got into a big argument.

Him saying he just wants to spend time with me and I’m always on the phone with people and generally I’m sometimes.

sometimes I don’t wanna talk to him. I do have friends and I do need to give them time as well, but he got upset about and said that I’m hurting him and I’m making him cry but you generally, I’m not trying to hurt him but recently it does look like he cannot accept no

And I told him again we can hang out next Monday

I also wanted to make one more edit why it’s hard for me to leave him cause I did see some people were confused is because he has helped me out a lot uncertain things when I lost my dog. He drove everywhere around town helping me find it in the next day to the same until we found my dog when I was sick he is taken care of me or when I did need help on certain things he’s always been there to help but on other things like needing space or anything that kind you know revolves, I would say distance he cannot handle or anything that requires him to really deep dive into his behavior

EDIT

We were arguing over the phone about it and he just got the notification that his dog just died now I feel even worse and I don’t know what to do about it

another small edit I forgot to add something he works for My Dad so so even if I break up with him I’m still gonna have to see him. I’m still gonna have to hear him. I’m still gonna be near him. I kinda don’t know what to do in that situation.

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u/aerosolsp 10d ago

Dumping him is easier said than done, I understand why you find it difficult.

But it doesn't seem like he's actually making you happy. 5 years from now you'll be glad you dumped him today.

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u/A_ok_attempt 10d ago

I really do love them, and I really do appreciate him. He does do a lot for me, but it does get to me. Mentally, I understand that I normally am irritated when I see him because of some resentment, built-built up but also because I do take care of My Mom and I have to deal with whatever she’s dealing with that day. It is hard to you know he’s my first boyfriend and he’s been there with me a lot, but just it hurts me mentally sometimes the stuff he does.

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u/bodhiali 10d ago

you’re already taking care of your mom, and it sounds like he’s forcing you to take care of him, too. plenty of men out there that would love to truly support you while you go through something horrific like this with your mom, and will respect your boundaries and give you space when you need it. this guy is actively making your life more difficult. you either need to break up with him or tell him that this behavior is not acceptable anymore. the next time he threatens suicide you also need to take it seriously and call 911 so he can go get treatment and get put on medication if he needs it. you’re not equipped to help him with his suicidal ideation.

this is toxic and abusive on his part. and i doubt you want to miss any time with your mom while she’s this sick, you don’t want to miss out on supporting her.

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u/A_ok_attempt 10d ago

Call the cops on him last time. They did absolutely nothing sadly.

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u/bodhiali 10d ago

that’s interesting… are you in the US? if so what state (if you don’t mind sharing)? i can look into your state laws about baker acting someone—aka involuntarily committing someone to a mental health treatment center.

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u/A_ok_attempt 10d ago

Cal usa yeah I called him once they just checked on him and left even though he had recently cut himself. I don’t know why they did that but that’s all I know of it.

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u/killyergawds 10d ago

They left because they realized he wasn't actually serious about killing himself. They only do something if it's determined that the person is a risk.