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Boyfriend has gotten ex girlfriend pregnant and wants me to keep things quiet about our relationship

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Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 12:20

I’m posting this here to be told straight basically as I don’t really have any family and friends that know what’s going on in my life so please just tell me how it is Hi girls I really need some advice because I feel honestly crazy here
So me and my boyfriend have been together almost 3 years we split up a few months back for 2-3 months but was in contact with eachother throughout and had slept together a few times still..
To then for us to decide to sort things out properly things was good for a few days until I found out he had slept with his ex.. didn’t mention anything to me but when I found out said he was ‘honestly going to tell me’ was acting off anyway before I found out accusing me of not being trust worthy and that I’m acting ‘shifty’ turned out to just be him.. to then a couple of weeks later he wants to tell me something SHES PREGNANT… she still loves him and is infatuated with him and I’ve told him he’s just relit an old flame in her and she just won’t leave him alone she’s become abusive to me too.. now I was willing to forgive him and try to get over everything that’s happened (the self esteem is clearly next level for me isn’t it😑)
So again we tried again but he’s telling her we aren’t together and wants me to stay quiet about us as he has kids with her and she’ll ‘ruin his life’ so I found out yday he’s been telling her we aren’t together so obvs I’ve hit the roof and now ‘I’m done your crazy’ bla bla bla AM I BEING MANIPULATED cuz I also feel like I’m the bad person right now 😭😭😭 he’s saying that the reason why he doesn’t want her to know just yet is because of the stuff she says and causes but also so that we can have time to ‘bond’ again just any advice 😭

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Wednesdayweirdosclub · 03/02/2025 09:00

Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 15:30

It's on an anonymous post with his name scribbled out I'm not airing my shit on my personal page bcuz yes that would be childish I'm just assuring you this post is real and not a troll post

You all sound about 14 years old. You - trying to prove you're not a troll, just highlights what you are doing in your 'relationship'. You're too busy trying to blame him/her when you just need to see it for what it is. He ain't no prize that you should be fighting over, when she has won already (has his kids +1) and she has also got the booby prize. Be dignified and grey rock him and her and get on with your life. Or you'll be 40 with NO kids and still hanging about with him waiting for him to leave her again.

Viviennemary · 03/02/2025 08:59

Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 12:28

The thing is I was actually willing to adapt to it all, but then me finding out he's telling her yet again tbag we aren't together and this is something I've told him I am not willing to do he's still doing it anyway so I'm going mad about it but I'm crazy and all this and that

This just isn't going to work. I'm sure you realise this. So take the advice here and dump

Hazylazydays · 03/02/2025 08:54

To quote you OP

‘He just needs to grow a pair and tell her to get fucked and it's not about her but her sorry ass is now pregnant and she's choosing to keep it and I ain't being involved in no weird ass triangle soap opera.. it's giving baggage.. he doesn't want me because if he did he wouldn't expect me to lie if he truly wanted me she'd all ready know her place, couldn't imagine showing him he's second to me with anybody’

You also stated ‘he doesn’t want the kid’

Can you not see how disgusting you all are, this is a child that you’re talking about, a child who deserves a loving home but instead will just be a pawn in your game. All three of you should be absolutely ashamed of yourselves, it’s time you all grew up and started acting like responsible parents.
Is it any wonder that that children are growing up with mental health problems when they are involved in situations like this, I think all three of you are truly utterly pathetic.

SpryCat · 03/02/2025 08:49

He wants two women so he can lie to you both, he gets off on both of you being insecure knowing he is not telling you the truth and gaslighting you that your paranoid and don’t trust him. He will be telling his ex that they are back together so he needs you to pretend he is not in a relationship with you and will be telling her you are harassing him so will tell her she has to lie they aren’t together as well else you will make his life hell. It’s a big ego boost having two women on the go for him, he feels like he’s irresistible and enjoying the mind games he is playing on you both. He will tell you he doesn’t want to split up with you as he doesn’t want to lose the ego boost, he doesn’t care if his other partner sends you abusive messages as long as the truth is concealed and he can get away with his actions as long as possible. You are both fall back options for him, if one of you discovers the truth and ends it he has the other one to fall back on.
You are the prize, not a fallback woman so walk away now, ignore his lies he will tell you to reel you back and be single with your mind intact as you won’t be continuously trying to find out the truth.

GoldMoon · 03/02/2025 08:47

Without being too blunt about it , he sees you as the cherry on the top of his cake !
He really is getting to eat all of the cake isn't he ?
The mother of his children is pregnant again , inspite of them not being together ( wonder if she sees it like that )
and you have gone back to him after a break and is still with him knowing you are being seen by him as ' a secret bit on the side ' .
Advice - Walk away with your head held high and don't bother with him any longer .
I'm guessing he will be back with her within the month .

Hdjdb42 · 03/02/2025 08:36

The obvious thing would be to leave him and block him everywhere. But I suspect you have low self esteem and feel as though you can't do that. I strongly suggest counselling, to help yourself think differently about yourself and the choices that you make.

SunshineStreamingThrough · 03/02/2025 08:27

Why is this even a question?? Leave him! This man has zero respect for you and you’ve come to think you don’t need any respect for yourself.
Also, message the ex and let her know exactly what’s been going on, because this man thinks he can have his cake and eat it by lying to everyone around him.

Heartofmetal · 03/02/2025 08:26

You’re not crazy nor the bad person. He wants to have his cake and eat it. Get rid of him and the drama he brings. Wishing you happiness and love for the future x

Phthia · 03/02/2025 08:22

Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 12:43

And deep down I know there is better men but I've given everything I am to this man and it's not something I'm willing to start all again with somebody else I'm not interested in anybody else but him but I know I need to do the right thing because I'm just thinking like what's next?

What is next is more of the same, if you stay with him - silent treatment, fucking other women and trying to make out it's all innocent, telling you you're crazy if you dare to complain.

You don't need this man in your life, you don't need any man in your life. Get out there and live it.

Mydietstartstomorrow · 03/02/2025 08:07

rubyslippers · 30/01/2025 12:21

Leave him!!
there’s probably a million reasons you split up initially
why are you thinking of settling for such a shitty boyfriend?!

First comment usually nails it. ⬆️

NewFriendlyLadybird · 03/02/2025 08:07

You don’t love him. You love the idea of him or the odd moments when he’s nice and it’s working.

Dump this one. Chalk it up to experience and find someone with less baggage who’s proud to be with you. You don’t ever want to be anyone’s little secret.

awaynboilyurheid · 03/02/2025 07:59

Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 12:26

Yeah there was many reasons why we split the main one was because I felt invisible to him he'd give me the silent treatment constantly for no reason, barely spoke to me touched me or was engaging

Oh want to give you a huge hug honestly that’s not love, move on have a good life you can do this .

1989whome · 03/02/2025 07:58

Oh god! Love your self more for goodness sake! Flip it, if your sister or dear friend said this to you, what would advice be? Run for the fucking hills no doubt! He sounds like a reject of life, no interest in making you feel loved. Getting his ex pregnant then having the audacity to make you lie and say you're not together. Why do you think so little of your self? Imagine a world with a man, who doesn't knock up his ex and actually treasures you? Aim for that, you deserve it. Run and don't look back.

BlondeAussie · 03/02/2025 07:51

Chanjh25 · 30/01/2025 12:26

Yeah there was many reasons why we split the main one was because I felt invisible to him he'd give me the silent treatment constantly for no reason, barely spoke to me touched me or was engaging

You felt invisible to him, now he wants you to BE INVISIBLE to his former wife and his children.

Make this "Boyfriend" an "Ex-boyfriend" ASAP :)

BaileyHorse · 03/02/2025 07:46

You know the answer…leave him and never ever go back. You’ve said he already has kids with this woman, she’s now pregnant again. She will always be in his life. Plus the lies…god knows what else he is lying about. Get out, now. And be done with him.

mummybear35 · 03/02/2025 07:46

Love yourself enough and value yourself enough to drop this loser. Life is short and often hard enough without carrying the deadweight of a man that you can never trust, who is clearly not a particularly nice person or a decent dad. You deserve better and I think deep down you know it. I’d rather be on my own for the rest of my days than with someone like him!

Summerlovin24 · 03/02/2025 07:45

ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 31/01/2025 17:15

Deep down you know that you have to leave him. I get that it’s hard to do it when you’re actually in the middle of the situation. It’s brave to post on here, and I think you were looking for someone to give you a kick up the bum to actually get rid of him, and it looks like a lot of people have.

The thing you need to realise is that the man you are in love with literally does not exist, he is a fictional character. The man you are actually involved with is a nasty selfish lying cheat. He doesn’t love you. He doesn’t like you. He doesn’t care about you in any way at all. He doesn’t view you as a person, you’re just a pawn in his game.

I honestly think your best course of action is to completely cut him off. Block his number, no communication whatsoever. Call the police if he comes round. Ideally you’d move house, but I appreciate that is not straightforward. If you let him speak to you there’s a risk you’ll fall for his lies again. He’s obviously an incredible actor.

I know you have the strength to walk away because you’ve already proven that you have the strength to endure all this abuse and keep on trying to make things work. You just need to redirect all your energy onto yourself instead of him.

Imagine how your life could be a year from now. Imagine you’ve been a year free of him, and you’re moving forward with your life with confidence. Because if you don’t leave him, I absolutely guarantee you that a year from now you will be every bit as miserable as you are now, if not more so.

This man is never going to give you want you want, he’ll just keep stringing you along for his own enjoyment for as long as you let him. Please don’t let him do this to you any more.

And please get some counselling to try to address the issues that have left you with so little confidence and self respect. You deserve so much more than you are settling for.

This
Redirect the energy into yourself.
Love that 100% that is what you should do
Block him
I did it and my head is clear. Worked overtime for 6 months not for him to squander but pay for the holiday I have always wanted to go on

fairydustt · 03/02/2025 07:45

He slept with another woman whilst you were on a ‘break’ and got her pregnant. That would be enough for me to be physically repulsed by him, there’s nothing less attractive than shagging another woman.

FlyingFox · 03/02/2025 07:41

Get the hell out of there, run for the hills. You deserve better than this.

Poppyfun1 · 03/02/2025 07:37

Get out. NOW.

GottaShiftThesePounds · 31/01/2025 17:53

Run. An obsessed ex with a dc involved is always going to cause issues.

We had no end of issues with dh ex , using child as a weapon as he'd moved on . Took years for her to stop being so controlling and obsessive. It took going to court and the court ordering the contact she kept withholding and stated all contact to go via me not dh.
It soon stopped then as she lost all power

Gymnopedie · 31/01/2025 17:49

OP please realise that the most important thing to this man is his ego (2nd most important - his dick). He doesn't care in any real way about you or the ex, but boy does it make him feel good to have two women loving him and happy to have sex with him. So when he begged and pleaded with you to get back together, it wasn't because he really wanted you. It was because he couldn't stand to see you happy, strong and independent without him. That was a blow his egocentric self just couldn't stomach. How could you possibly be absolutely fine without HIM? How dare you... But he knew you loved him and that if he kept on at you for long enough you'd give in. And when you did, he had the satisfaction of knowing that he'd reeled you in and proved that he was ultimately irresistable.

Stop playing his game. He doesn't care for you. You're a trophy, a notch on the bedpost. You don't need him you know that already. Tell him that and don't waver when he makes all the promises in the world to try to get you to go back again. He doesn't mean them. He's just affronted that you have the audacity to leave him. He actually can't believe it, who would not need or want someone as amazing as him??

Answer - YOU!!!!

ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 31/01/2025 17:15

Deep down you know that you have to leave him. I get that it’s hard to do it when you’re actually in the middle of the situation. It’s brave to post on here, and I think you were looking for someone to give you a kick up the bum to actually get rid of him, and it looks like a lot of people have.

The thing you need to realise is that the man you are in love with literally does not exist, he is a fictional character. The man you are actually involved with is a nasty selfish lying cheat. He doesn’t love you. He doesn’t like you. He doesn’t care about you in any way at all. He doesn’t view you as a person, you’re just a pawn in his game.

I honestly think your best course of action is to completely cut him off. Block his number, no communication whatsoever. Call the police if he comes round. Ideally you’d move house, but I appreciate that is not straightforward. If you let him speak to you there’s a risk you’ll fall for his lies again. He’s obviously an incredible actor.

I know you have the strength to walk away because you’ve already proven that you have the strength to endure all this abuse and keep on trying to make things work. You just need to redirect all your energy onto yourself instead of him.

Imagine how your life could be a year from now. Imagine you’ve been a year free of him, and you’re moving forward with your life with confidence. Because if you don’t leave him, I absolutely guarantee you that a year from now you will be every bit as miserable as you are now, if not more so.

This man is never going to give you want you want, he’ll just keep stringing you along for his own enjoyment for as long as you let him. Please don’t let him do this to you any more.

And please get some counselling to try to address the issues that have left you with so little confidence and self respect. You deserve so much more than you are settling for.

HolyPeaches · 31/01/2025 16:49

Twaddlepip · 31/01/2025 09:40

Gobsmacked that you think this cunt ‘barely seeing’ his kids is funny. And also that that hasn’t put you off him. You really do need some help, OP.

My thoughts exactly.

A woman must have extremely low self worth and even lower standards to even entertain a man who barely sees his own kids.

Purplebunnie · 31/01/2025 14:41

Let this one slide back under a stone. You cannot base a relationship on lack of trust and you will never be able to trust him again.

He and his ex sound like participants on Jeremy Kyle. You are worth more than this

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