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XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
Wed May 1, 2024, 10:36 AM May 2024

Was I wrong?

I've spent $1200 in two weeks at car care center. 600 last week thinking the nonstarting issue was fixed with a new alternator. 620 this morning for some code engine light thing their A plus tech was working on. I'm stressed and need a reliable car.

The ladies at the desk said I could ask the tech the details. I sorta have ocd. So, I politely asked to talk to the tech to get the details. I was very deferent and polite and good humored. I did ask a few times if the issue was fixed.

Walking out to the car, my SO told me I embarassed" him by "questioning his competence" and that was "a bad idea" btw, my SO constantly embarrasses me. He derided me in the car on the ride home. Again, I was polite and appreciative to the mechanic bc I wanted to know how they drilled it down, I hope, bc seeing a check engine light after droping 600 is very distressing. I'm undergoing TMJ therapy thats $$$$$$$$.

Was I wrong to ask the tech? I'm not speaking to his mfing ass. I don't think I did anything awful. We spoke abt 5 mins. When I worked, I had to come out and explain things to patrons sometimes.

I'm not happy in this relationship. But we pool our money to live. He said he's never coming with me again to the car care center due to the humiliation I caused. Pls be honest. Did i do something awful?

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Was I wrong? (Original Post) XanaDUer2 May 2024 OP
You did nothing wrong. You did not embarrass the tech by asking him to explain Ocelot II May 2024 #1
He won't leave XanaDUer2 May 2024 #4
No. You spent the money, and deserved a full explanation of the services performed ms liberty May 2024 #2
Ty he meant it was a bad idea to XanaDUer2 May 2024 #3
He's a first class asshole XanaDUer2 May 2024 #5
Wow Goddessartist May 2024 #6
I consider myself emotionally abused XanaDUer2 May 2024 #7
You are. Goddessartist May 2024 #8
TY! XanaDUer2 May 2024 #9
Its called the honeymoon period XanaDUer2 May 2024 #10
You two have reached the fork in the road.....your purpose in life is not to Karadeniz May 2024 #11
You're better off going without him. Iris May 2024 #12
Ive been discussing that XanaDUer2 May 2024 #13
Yes. Making sure you have shelter is taking care of yourself. Iris May 2024 #14
Ty. I tried hobbling along w the temp splints XanaDUer2 May 2024 #15
I have GAD and OCD XanaDUer2 May 2024 #16
Hes apologized twice XanaDUer2 May 2024 #17
Dear XanaDUer2 you did nothing wrong. debm55 May 2024 #18
Thanks XanaDUer2 May 2024 #19

Ocelot II

(120,858 posts)
1. You did nothing wrong. You did not embarrass the tech by asking him to explain
Wed May 1, 2024, 10:46 AM
May 2024

what was wrong with your car; that's his job. But you don't need a new car, you need a new SO; or at the very least you need to tell him to STFU and stop undermining you. I say, dump the asshole - he's worse for your mental health than any financial problems that might turn up. Those problems can be dealt with but assholes can't stop being assholes.

ms liberty

(9,827 posts)
2. No. You spent the money, and deserved a full explanation of the services performed
Wed May 1, 2024, 10:47 AM
May 2024

The mechanic didn't mind explaining his work to you, so your SO and his feefees were irrelevant. Your SO wasn't the mechanic so his competence or lack thereof was irrelevant. Since you were the one paying the bill, his opinion was irrelevant, period. Not his business. Tell him you don't want him going with you to the car care center anyway. He sounds like a jerk.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
3. Ty he meant it was a bad idea to
Wed May 1, 2024, 10:54 AM
May 2024

Question the techs competencr. I did nothing of the sort. He just asked me if i was mad and i said yes. I'm not talking to him. Honestly if it wasnt for the money Id be gone. Id be homeless tho.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
5. He's a first class asshole
Wed May 1, 2024, 11:06 AM
May 2024

And if i wouldn't be homeless id b gone at this point. He's been a real pos for yrs and yrs. He said my discussion with the tech made him stand too long (he has pain issues but was cut off opioids for playing reindeer games) and now has a patch. He said I'm "going to kill him" when I do things like take longer at a counter.

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
6. Wow
Wed May 1, 2024, 11:15 AM
May 2024

I'm so sorry - I left two husbands - I cannot abide by that kind of behavior. I'm sending you love and good vibes.

And no you did nothing wrong, but he clearly did. He must be at heart really insecure to be so nasty.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
7. I consider myself emotionally abused
Wed May 1, 2024, 11:19 AM
May 2024

He's going to be 72. I'm supposed to get his pension when he dies. God knows. I tell him its over and he just won't leave. I know I didn't do anything wrong, just looking for sane ppls responses. Oh he smokes and drinks n has barrett esophagus. He eats shitty chips all day. I used to try to intervene, but he didn't listen so I'm letting him do what he wants wo concern now. He's currently stuffing his face with chips

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
8. You are.
Wed May 1, 2024, 11:28 AM
May 2024

Giving you a virtual hug.

I'll have my youngest grandson soon, but I'll check in and see how you're doing. Reach out if you wish.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
10. Its called the honeymoon period
Wed May 1, 2024, 12:42 PM
May 2024

Things go smoothly between us and we go to a concert and have a good time, and I think its not so bad and i can stand it.
Then shit happens again

Karadeniz

(23,423 posts)
11. You two have reached the fork in the road.....your purpose in life is not to
Wed May 1, 2024, 05:57 PM
May 2024

walk on egg shells to protect his ego !!

Iris

(16,081 posts)
12. You're better off going without him.
Thu May 2, 2024, 07:20 AM
May 2024

Most mechanics I've had contact with are glad to explain what the problem is.

If all you are doing is pooling resources, then why not just do your own things without him?

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
13. Ive been discussing that
Thu May 2, 2024, 08:21 AM
May 2024

Very thing with friends and relatives. As my SO, I keep turning to him for help and comfort. I'm the ACoA w with some emotional/ mental problems. I have terrible anxiety. I was just vomiting earlier from it.

I should just accept the Financials, avoid arguments, do my own thing. If he wants to pay for a concert, I'll go and enjoy it. We'll argue about catfood. I never dreamed this would be my life at my age.

My financial reality exists. I don't want to be homeless. I'll kill myself first.

Iris

(16,081 posts)
14. Yes. Making sure you have shelter is taking care of yourself.
Thu May 2, 2024, 08:59 AM
May 2024

And it sounds like you are working on taking care of yourself within that shelter.

Your decision to get the TMJ surgery is an example of that. I was glad to see it.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
15. Ty. I tried hobbling along w the temp splints
Thu May 2, 2024, 09:16 AM
May 2024

I tried to save money by still using the temp splints. But I can't do that the rest of my life. It was very stressful deciding what to do. I tried weaning off the day splint and the gap between my teeth started putting pressure again on my jaw.

I'm not having surgery but the restorative dental work. My dentist said they'd do everything to keep the work to a minimum.

I've been stress puking this morning. Truly, I'm at the point where I'm almost done with life. I'm 58.

XanaDUer2

(13,872 posts)
17. Hes apologized twice
Thu May 2, 2024, 10:31 AM
May 2024

He said he was in pain and I kept him standing in the car center too long while in pain.

Hearinghis health problems constantly is depressing. I told him if this car acts up again, i want it gone and use ride share. He told me stop thinking ahead. I can't afford to keep pouring money into a car.

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