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JustAGuessingGame · 23/10/2025 09:57

I've been dating a guy for roughly about 4 months now and its been tricky to say the least. He isn't into labels or anything to do with emotions, theres been several red flags but i have been talked down from pulling away by saying i am being ridiculous, its not a big deal and tells me how he is falling for me, etc. This past week we have had the "exclusive talk" and feelings views but immediately after there has been some sketchy things happen that is making me question everything but also desperate to not let him leave.

Last week he was randomly told me about him arranging a coffee with some random he used to talk to (but never met) off tinder. I said that was a deal breaker for me and he twisted the narrative to blame me, saying i told him to explore things with others. I did not say this.

Last night he came over, repeated that he was falling for me, wanted us to work, how exclusivity would cement trust, etc. We slept together even though i wasnt fully emotionally invested in it and afterwards he proceeded to tell me he had been dating someone else for 2 weeks after we met and had slept with them 3 hours after meeting me. However in the same narrative said he instantly new i was the one he wanted that day. I threw him out my house and ive since recieved a load of abuse saying im unreasonable for feeling hurt by this and its none of my business what he did that first week as were nothing. Saying its over because im manipulative.

I do understand his points here but i feel i have been led on by false narratives this whole time. AIBU? Any advice on what to do here?

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DontStopMeNowGoodTime · 23/10/2025 12:03

He sounds awful. It shouldn't be hard or tricky at 4 months in. Why are you desperate not to let him leave OP? Do you have bad self esteem? It will only get worse if you contine with this man and his mind games.

FuzzyWolf · 23/10/2025 11:59

Four months and all of this?! Yes, get an STI check, block him and find someone who makes dating enjoyable and fun.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 23/10/2025 11:46

You did the right thing in kicking him out.

I think you should forget all about him now, even if it's difficult.

You should get an STI check if he's been sleeping around.

Endofyear · 23/10/2025 11:43

You do know that the beginning of a relationship should be fun, exciting, getting to know each other and enjoying the process? What you've described is nothing like that. Block this game-playing loser and move on. He is a waste of your time and your energy.

Erorgreys · 23/10/2025 10:10

Really hoping neither of you have children

Erorgreys · 23/10/2025 10:10

4 poxy months and it’s “been tricky”

bloody hell, raise your benchmark for a half decent relationship op

CoralPombear · 23/10/2025 10:01

He just wants to do what he wants doesn’t he. Why is he telling you these things, does he want to make himself seem more desirable or make you feel jealous because it’s clearly having the opposite effect. He seems almost like he has little experience of real relationships. Not the one for you!

JudgeBread · 23/10/2025 10:00

For Christ's sake, if it's "tricky" only four months in just ditch him. If women just raised their bars across the board and stopped dating men like this we might be able to breed them out.

PastaAllaNorma · 23/10/2025 10:00

You are being unreasonable by listening to any of his bullshit.

Value yourself. Block this bottom feeder and move on. You are worth so much more.

Floatingdownriver · 23/10/2025 09:59

You said yourself there were red flags early on. I say this with kindness, book some counselling and work out why you’ve accepted these crumbs because you should not. It’s no way to live and you deserve so much more.

Butterflywings84 · 23/10/2025 09:59

Leave. It should not be this hard this early on

Pancakeflipper · 23/10/2025 09:58

Stop seeing him.

JustAGuessingGame · 23/10/2025 09:58

Sorry for the long post, my head is a mess and ive had no sleep at all because of this 😣

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