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A pseudo ex blocked me on Facebook

65 replies

MintyMint · 01/11/2016 04:24

I don't know why.

I hardly talk to him. Whenever we do, it's him who always initiates.

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ThatsNoWayToSayGoodbye · 01/11/2016 07:13

So if you don't even consider him to be a real ex, why are you bothered?

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 01/11/2016 07:13

What I mean is he wouldn't even be on my radar,what did you get out of it? Flattery that he contacted you?

Silvercatowner · 01/11/2016 07:14

No, not pseudo, not anything. Just 'a guy I used to know who had a FB cull'.

SaucyJack · 01/11/2016 07:17

Weird, immature drunk behaviour on his part.

He's presumably decided to grow up, and treat his girlfriend with a bit more respect.

It's a good thing IMO.

Roussette · 01/11/2016 07:34

Why is he a pseuo ex, you never had a relationship with him did you?

I would imagine he has settled down with someone and is tidying up his FB.

a8mint · 01/11/2016 07:52

pseudo ex sounds so much better than fuck buddy!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 01/11/2016 08:15

Not even a FB thoughConfused

MintyMint · 01/11/2016 08:50

We dated for three months. Never "shagged". Then I left for home.

We continued talking. We developed a strange friendship. He told me some of his deep dark secrets.

When he had an accident and was in the hospital, he wanted me to come but I didn't. I live half a world away.

Pseudo means false.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 01/11/2016 08:51

Are we meant to ask what the deep dark secrets are?

MintyMint · 01/11/2016 08:52

Anyway, good for him if he has settled down and tidying up his FB.

But why oh why would fuck buddy count more than friends (although strange friendship)?

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MintyMint · 01/11/2016 09:35

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen

I don't understand the question. Do you want to know?

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MintyMint · 01/11/2016 09:37

No, not pseudo, not anything.

Uhm, we dated for three months, and have been confidantes for eight years, but ok, sure.

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MintyMint · 01/11/2016 09:38

Not even a FB though

So FB > confidantes?

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MintyMint · 01/11/2016 09:39

Why is he a pseuo ex, you never had a relationship with him did you?

Therefore, pseudo.

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Sparklesilverglitter · 01/11/2016 09:41

Unless your still hang up on him after dating for just 3 months, what is the issue here? Confused

Maybe he was clearing out is friends list?
Maybe he's left Facebook?
It could be a number of things, does it really matter. His life has moved on as I'm sure yours has

GladAllOver · 01/11/2016 09:43

Good for him. If your dp /dh kept in contact with an old girlfriend, you might tell him to stop.

BillSykesDog · 01/11/2016 09:45

So he has a bit of a drink problem, deep dark secrets, a long term girlfriend but is still messaging an ex. Commitment problems to boot. Has it occurred to you that you shouldn't be very bothered?

I know these things hurt, but it's probably for the best. Don't dwell on it, that'll make things worse.

WorraLiberty · 01/11/2016 09:45

If he's a confidante, you'll have his phone number.

So why not ring and ask him? Confused

It will achieve more than this thread ever will.

MintyMint · 01/11/2016 09:45

Sparklesilverglitter

I was just curious. Like I said, we had a strange friendship.

But you are right.

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mumofthemonsters808 · 01/11/2016 09:47

He's done you a favour, don't waste your time thinking about his motives, it really is throwaway nonsense.If he messages you again with one of his secrets, either tell him to F off or don't reply.Dont give him the headspace.

Arfarfanarf · 01/11/2016 09:48

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Eatthecake · 01/11/2016 09:49

You dated the many for 3 months, it's not like it was some long love affair.
So why would it even bother you 7-8 years later when he blocks you on Facebook? Surely your life has moved on by now?

Maybe he doesn't use Facebook anymore? As my teen informs me it's outdated
Maybe his marrying his partner and wants rid of the 'deadwood' from the past
Maybe he was clearing out his friends list

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 01/11/2016 09:49

To be honest, I think you're well rid of him. It sounds like a rather one-sided 'friendship', where he gets drunk and pours his heart out, knowing you'll provide a sympathetic ear. Did he ever do the same for you?

Put him out of your head and concentrate on real life friends who offer more than this time-waster.

draculasteabag · 01/11/2016 09:52

No he hasn't got a drink problem. The op stated that things he tell her would not come from someone who was not drunk. I.e, sending drunk text or message. He is telling her things he would tell someone he was in love with.

The op, thought they were just friends.

I actually, think he has either deleted his fb page or has decided to move on. Having you around is not probably healthy for his relationships.

draculasteabag · 01/11/2016 09:58

You dated the many for 3 months, it's not like it was some long love affair.
So why would it even bother you 7-8 years later when he blocks you on Facebook? Surely your life has moved on by now?
Mn strange.
You don't have to shag to be in love. The op, dated him for the three months. The relationship has unknowingly continued for years virtually. Emotionally, they have been linked. He has told her lots of secrets. Am assuming the op, has replied back. Supported each other emotionally.

If you can be in love with catfish, why is not possible that there is no love at all. It's great he has decided to block.

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