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Why is he doing this?

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ThisBusyOliveFawn · 21/04/2025 21:29

Hi, I need advice i dont understand the situation. Please don’t have a go at me or say im being ridiculous as I know but I don’t understand this
so I was with this guy on and off since 2021, it was a relationship but it was always very very physical there was very strong chemistry like something out a film but I soon found out he said all the right things and could be generous in actions but he was emotionally immature and I think unavailable. He would choose to drink and spend time with his friends over me so obviously we argued lots and broke up lots of times. It was like a lamp- on, off then on off on, you get the picture. It is always the same pattern- I cut him off go no contact then months later one random Friday night my phone will ping he will text or call like clockwork asking me to go out and meet him. Recently hes been getting his friends to text me and do it , as well as himself. Hes done this to me cos ive allowed him and ive always loved him. He has some weird strong hold over me and I don’t understand why. I met him when I was younger, wild and carefree life was so simple back then in more areas of life than one. There were more job opportunities, life seemed brighter, I had more time for people, partying all the time etc. im not sure if it’s grieving the past life i had in contrast to how hard things are now but he still has a hold on me. Yes ive blocked him but I can never delete his number. I still love him deep down and nights ive cried for him and grieved what I thought we were.
i was at my best friend’s house the other Friday night having a lovely girls night in when my phone pinged. It was him begging me to come out and see him, he wanted to see me. I hadn’t had contact with him since around January (he did the same again when I was dating someone) and he asked me when I met him with my then boyfriend, we went to the bar and he asked “are you really happy with him?” He seemed upset too. Flash forward to now & the last contact was he was texting me but I blocked him.
the last contact was two Fridays ago.
hes never let me go after years and years it’s an on and off cycle that never ends. I was suicidal over this the other day because my life feels messed up and I miss him.
my main question is- why is he doing this? If it is to use me for sex, the times I met him before I never slept with him and he still kept coming back. He just always does it.
anyone been through similar? Any suggestions why? I haven’t understood it in years and I fear I never will. I contemplated getting dressed up with some nice makeup and going over to his flat to talk properly. He recently lost his father as well he died suddenly and he was a wonderful kind man. Surely my ex is more focused on his bereavement than sniffing round me?
please someone help ive lost
my marbles xx

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HowardTJMoon · 21/04/2025 21:49

He's doing it because he wants sex. Or he's doing it because he can't make up his mind. Or he's doing it because his current girlfriend has dumped him and you're one of his backup plans. Or he's doing it because he likes torturing you. Or he's doing it because the evil alien who controls him is bored. Who knows?

The thing is this: you'll never know why he treats you this way. Even if he tells you, would you really believe him? His motives don't matter and ultimately are not your concern. What matters is that the way he treats you leaves you desperately unhappy time after time. He's no good for you. You are not a priority for him. You have a choice about being at his beck and call forever more, or you can finally realise that he's never going to be the person you want him to be and to stop responding.

sleeppleasesoon · 21/04/2025 21:57

Actions speak louder than words OP. I learnt this the hard way and like you felt addicted to someone who wasn’t right.

If you can afford it, speak to a professional therapist, to help you work through this psychological terrorism.

good luck 💐

Whynotaxthisyear · 21/04/2025 22:08

He probably contacts you when he wants sex. Ok if you’re fine with that but if you want more it’s time to end this and find something better.

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Wolfiefan · 21/04/2025 22:16

Because you let him.

RedHillLady · 21/04/2025 22:20

He is doing it because you allow him to.

If you blocked him and his friends he couldn't.

Ask yourself why you have accepted this behaviour.

Lala87 · 21/04/2025 22:31

Gently OP you need to grow up. He enjoys that he calls and you go running.

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