By Username - 14/04/2011 06:59

Today, my boyfriend punched a hole in a door. This is on top of the broken handle, cracked sink top, dented fridge, and other holes in the wall he has also made. We are 4 months into our year lease. I don't think we are getting our $720 deposit back. FML
I agree, your life sucks 27 696
You deserved it 18 880

Same thing different taste

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kinga08 0

I think you have more serious things to worry about than getting back a $720 deposit. You have an extremely violent boyfriend that can't control his anger. I'd be more concerned about that.

sourgirl101 28

Tick tock tick tock- Soon it will be you he comes after. Learn the signs. He obviously can't control his anger.

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That sounds like more than $720 worth of damage.

Pack your stuff, get in the car and ride the highway out there. I suggest changing your phone number.

RainbowHeadache 2

YDI for dating a hot head. Although, would you rather the holes be in you?

RainbowHeadache 2

Well now that I think about it, he could already be hitting her. She just didnt mention it. And yeah, not all violent men hit their women but it happens a lot. And is very common.

TBH, the fact that he's done so much damage to their home means he's probably been trying to avoid hitting her. His self control is clearly not great, though, so it's only a matter of time before he breaks down and starts beating on his woman instead of his apartment.

Capt_Oblivious 10

They have medication for that.

I just divorced the boyfriend that I married two years ago who behaved much the same way. I know my ears were closed at the time- but if you can OP, listen to the commentary and leave asap. It didn't get better. They don't "mature." He got worse- far worse- and it turned verbal and emotional and my life became a hell where I locked myself in a room at night & couldn't see a way out. I left six months ago in a a few hours- called my parents and hauled out. Cut your losses, and scram. I know it hurts. I'll always love him- but that's not love worth having. If you're a reader, check out Lundy Bancroft's "Why Does He Do That?" it gave me the courage & the wisdom to finally leave. Please message me if I can be of ANY help. I loved him from 18 to 25- and it took that long to wise up- or rather be completely degraded to the point of not even recognizing myself in the mirror. It will be a long recovery process- I flinch when people raise their voice and pass out and/or have panic attacks regularly when I see or hear something that triggers a memory. The best gift of love you can give yourself AND him is leaving.

jaybirdrampage 0

op will not leave him . She loves him and she's obviously blind to the fact that the signs are there, so when he knocks the shit out of her for the first time , then says sorry , she'll blame herself, hide the marks, and continue down this road

You have several options available to you OP. I strongly urge you to take steps to put a stop to his destructive behavior. Pretty soon the two of you won't be able to rent anywhere because you'll have a long history of bad references and damage charges. A friend of mine owns a rental house. His last tenants were evicted this week for causing damage like you describe, he's now suing the renters for 10K in damages to his property. Tell your boyfriend that since he doesn't own the place and is just renting he might want to consider another avenue of releasing his anger. I suggest counseling. For both of you. You can pretty much kiss your deposit goodbye.

wow... guess what he'll be punching next?