He picked his poker buddies over ME!

United States
November 7, 2009 5:49pm CST
Hi Everyone! Well today is Saturday... My boyfriend and I had planned to do some shopping, make some chicken wings and just relax as a family and watch some movies.. Which we are always unable to do being that his best friend now lives downstairs, so there are always friends here! I was really excited because we never get to have alone time!!!!!! But at around lunch time, he told me that he is going to play poker with his buddies... I was so ANGRY! It was already to late any other plans... So now I am here at home, on a nice Saturday night with my daughter and we have nothing to do! He took the car and I am not going to go shopping on the bus (I have had a bad experience already). How about you mylotters? Has your partner ever chosen their friends over spending time with you?
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@xfahctor (14118)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
7 Nov 09
"My boyfriend and I had planned to do some shopping, make some chicken wings and just relax" I think I see your problem.........lol. I can't say thats ever happened. My lady lives a little ways away in the next state, though we do spend a lot of time together anyways. I don't have any problems with her making plans to go out with friends, hell, as often as she wants, it isn't really a big deal to me, go, have fun, see ya when ya get home, etc. but there hasn't been an ocaision yet where I have been "blown off" (for lack of a better word).
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• Philippines
8 Nov 09
he's a guy yeah, i agree, spending time with a guys sometimes is a good thing too. but the bad thing there is poker, i just hope he doesn't make it a habit or something. it's hard when you get blown off to something that is supposed to be important for the both of you
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi to the both of you! I don't mind that he hangs out with his friends! But they hang out everyday! His best friend lives below us... so his little group of friends are always around! I just want some time to be alone as a family... Other than just going to sleep. Thanks for responding!
@rg0205 (2636)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 09
Sorry to hear about what happened. Yes, I've experienced the same but he did make it up in a good way after he realized how much it upset me. I am not a typical nagger. In fact, when I'm mad I just ignore him and don't really say much until he sits down and decides to listen.
@rg0205 (2636)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 09
I guess it's because when I'm mad, he has to sleep with our dogs on the couch haha. I just lock the door of our bedroom and let him stay out. Well, he doesnt wanna spend time with me so FINE. Out you go. lol.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi Rg! Well, you and I are very much a like... I don't Nag... I will just ignore him and pretend that he doesn't exist! Which to me, right now, he doesn't! LOL! At least your man decides to listen, mine is just stubborn! Thanks for responding!
• United States
8 Nov 09
That is too bad that he chooses to change his plans at the last minute excluding family. It doesn't do any good to complain to him. Maybe next time you can offer to drop him off so that you can have the car. You would at least be able to go do something even if it was not what you had planned. Make the day special without him fix his favorites, enjoy the movies you planned and maybe he will notice what he missed. Maybe not. Make your own pleasure. It is unfortunate that he is insensitive but don't let it get you down.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi gottogogirl! Well, I kind of did that.. I invited my girls over with her boyfriends, our kids got to play together and it turned out to be an okay night after all! Thanks!
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
8 Nov 09
Girlfriend You're not alone! When men are in relationships they dont see things as we do. He is being selfish but not against you personally. Its testosterone. I am not condoning what he did. You have to let him know how it feels. Its the only way. The next time you two are sitting alone at home, chicken wings in oven. Have one of your friends call and invite you out. Take them up on it. He will then hopefully see that it was wrong. It doesnt always work. If not you may have to exhibit tough love my dear. Dont let him play you regardless. He needs to be aware one way or another. Been there done that dl
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi dlove! Yes! My mother told me the same thing! Don't worry I already made plans next week with the girls... But he is not going to know about it until, I leave! lol... Thanks for responding!
@solared (1207)
• United States
8 Nov 09
No never had that happen in any relationship, often times all my relationships we try to include each other in our activities. Seriously a man I must be confused, because I can never understand picking your friends over your girl for any reason, I mean the few things I wanted to do, I always invited her ahead of time, or she came with us, either way I didn't spring things on her at the last minute. Just like if there was something she wanted to do I had no interest in, then I let her know it was fine for her to go do it, it woudn't upset me and vice versa. I dunno it's not the thing I would do you make plans you stick with them. You saying he just up and told you thats what he was going to do? What happen to discussions and compromises? I'm sorry, but that seems like a jerk thing to do. You said you never have time, what's the point of a relationship if the only time you ever have to do anything you never spent it together. If I were you i'd turn the tables on him when he wants something, because your not just a resource to be used when he pleases.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hey Solared! Wow you seem like such a nice guy! Why can't my BF be like you! Well... no I don't think that we have that much time a lone as a family... Or if we are alone.. He is watching a football game and pays us no mind! Like I always tell my friends and family, I am a single mother right now! Lol... I felt like I was ditched, kicked to the curb... I am a stay at home mother so I am always home alone with my daughter... I think that is what got me a little more upset, the fact that on a Saturday, I was again, home alone! Like every other day! Thanks for responding... And being sweet!
@solared (1207)
• United States
13 Nov 09
Yo dump that zero and get with a hero! Every girl could use a bf like me...lol Nah I'm not that great, one thing some girl hate about me, I hate driving avoid it all costs, so even if we take my car the girl is usually driving.
@elrener (112)
• Sweden
8 Nov 09
I know bf can be like that sometimes. I guess you should talk to him tell him if he would like it if you ditch him last min to be with your firend see what he say
• United States
10 Nov 09
HI EL! Yes that is exactly what I had told him... And guess what, he said he wouldn't like it! thanks for responding!
@loved1 (5328)
• United States
20 Mar 12
You just get to a point in your life where you decide to have fun in spite of what other people are doing. Real friends (and boyfriends) won't ditch you just because something more fun comes along. That is just rude. There are plenty of ways for you to have fun without him. Go enjoy your life in spite of him and his rude behavior. You have to make your own happiness and always write your plans in pencil so you can erase and rewrite them if something comes up. You never know, you might just find a guy who will treat you like a lady.
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
8 Nov 09
He is a guy and they sure can be jerks sometimes. They can be lots of other colorful words too, but I will leave that to your imagination. I am so sorry for you, it sucks. I think all women can relate in some way to how you feel. I do hope you do your best to enjoy the evening with you daughter, thats precious time spent with her. Maybe you can think of something really ornery to do to your boyfriend to retaliate, like put itching powder on his side of the bed.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi Polly! Well.. I love spending time with the little one, dont get me wrong, but I am a stay at home mother... All I do is spend time with her! LOl. Itching powder?!?! Good Idea! He is still sleeping because he went to bed so late! I told him to wake up and feed are little one, he did wake up, but went to the sofa!!!! AUGHHHHHHHHH Men!
@marty3888 (2355)
• Acme, Michigan
8 Nov 09
Yes, although not in the same way. When you have plans you should keep them. He sounds a little immature to me. The thing with us is, we never go out anywhere. We have have our house and she likes to basically stay home. But every now and then, on her days off, she and her friend will get together. I'm talking about maybe once a month. It really doesn't bother me. Sometimes the us not doing anything thing sort of does but right now we can't afford to do much anywhay with me being unemployed. but it probably woudn't change if I did find a job. If Paul Mcartney came into town to do a concert then yes, we would be going out again. But if we do have plans on doing something, we stick to it.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hey Marty! Yes you said IMMATURE! Just like you, we don't go out that much either... Usually his friends come over and my girls but that is about it! Plans don't really exist here! As you can tell! Thanks for responding!
@crys7881 (249)
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hey Girlie...well if we lived closer we could hang out!! I think all guys have done this at some point!! My boyfriend usually goes to hang out with his brother and when I text or call him he is MIA, luckily it doesn't happen too often anymore. I would be super pissed too if we didn't have alot of alone time cause I think that is important in a relationship! When is he gonna come home? If it isn't too late maybe ya'll can stay up late and watch a movie after your daughter goes to bed! That is what we are gonna do when my boyfriend gets home from work. Usually on Saturday nights me and the kids just chill at the apartment and we always watch Cops (I know it's not the best kids show but we like it ).
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hey my Bff! Well he came home around midnight.. And our friends were here keeping me company.. Thank God! I think that if they were not here that I would have even more angry! I am still angry at him! I don't even want to look at him! Lol..
• Philippines
8 Nov 09
he is a guy,after all.he has the tendency to bail out plans.next time,you should just plan what you are doing on weekend.plan shopping with friends,rather than with him.you may also plan something with your daughter,but don't include him.show him that your weekend doesn't revolve solely around him.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hey Coco! You know that is a very good idea! And as a matter of fact I am going to start that today! Thank you so much for the idea!
• Philippines
8 Nov 09
my boyfriend just got upset with me just because of his electric guitar!imagine, i don;t have the intention to drop the guitar it fell because he put it in an elevated side of the bus and i am counting our bus fare then it slipped, then he did not talk to me all through out the way....and he told me that i did it on purpose!!!am i not important than that guitar...i was about to say sorry but when he told me that i have the intention to do that.....the nerve! if i did it on purpose the guitar can never be used again...
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi Guylianmattot! Oh! Wow! Yes he does have some nerve... Men! When my boyfriend came home last night, drunk, and I somewhat confronted him, he tells me "so what" I swear I felt like hitting him with a frying pan! lol...
• Philippines
8 Nov 09
hello prikayjo, It's nice to spend time with friends but he should have made that plan after you two pursued with your family time. and another thing, poker? for me, is a bad thing because it's gambling, most inefficient now because we are in crisis, and people are saving money. it would be bad too if it happens too often
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi Knight! Thanks for responding! I know, we are in no situation to be gambling, since he went to play poker, we have no means to pay our cell phone bill because he lost! He won't even tell me how much, because I knew that we had more than enough! Its okay if he spends time with friends, but I see his friends more than I see anyone else! They get me sick now! Lol..
@NESHRIE (82)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
8 Nov 09
Well, if you had a bad experience before, then I suggest you talk about it. It is obvious that men don't see things the way women do, I have learnt that the hard way. It should work both ways from the start. Why should you be the one to feel affected by not being with your partner, when he does what interests him and, you off-course sitting at home alone with your daughter, wondering why and what ifs. I think that you should pay attention to what interests you the most, then you you won't be so independent on someone else for comfort. And, you having a daughter probably ties him up to enjoy his outdoor life.
• United States
8 Nov 09
Hi Neshire! Well, I would love to talk about our issues.. But he doesn't like talking things out! He never has... He just listens and that is it, I get not feed back, no input on what he thinks! I don't need him for comfort. I just don't like the fact that he told me an hour before he had to leave.. So that left me doing nothing the whole night. I am a stay at home mother, I spend a lot of time at home, by myself with my daughter. Thanks for responding! I feel so much better talking to you and the other mylotters! It really relieves some tension!