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To lose faith in the people I trusted the most

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Scrambledheads · 23/08/2017 09:06

Apologies that this may seem childish but I need opinions.
My best friend came over to my house last night, and told me that she had sent a snapchat to around ten people, and that list included the man I have been seeing for about four months.
This is not odd behaviour in itself because they were friends before I met him, and they work in the same office about one day a month.
Anyway, she went on to tell me that the snapchat she sent was a picture she'd taken in bed in a black lace nightie with one of those filters with the ears. Apparently the guy sent her a message the next morning saying 'nice nightie' with a laughing face, and my friend asked if he was taking the mick, to which he replied that he was giving her a compliment.
I should add that I broke up with my husband last year after I found him having sex with someone I know in my house. Obviously I don't trust anyone easily. The relationship between myself and the man is serious and exclusive, we are not official because I'm not divorced yet, my decision.
Anyway I got angry with the guy, said the comment was inappropriate and hung up on him, he turned up at my house saying he didn't think before texting and he apologised. He gave me his phone to read his messages (I didn't).
Best friend is angry at him for not speaking to her and trying to sort it out. She also accused me of taking his side and said we wouldn't be as close because the guy had pointed out that I didn't get these pictures so was I sure they weren't just sent to him. She said he'd made me doubt her intentions.
Honestly I don't know who trust. Was a snap like that in appropriate if it was sent to many people? Was his comment him trying to flirt? I said I'd step back if he wants her but he denied this and begged for my forgiveness. Should I just stop talking to both of them? I don't know if im overreacting, I doubt my own judgement because I know I have trust issues. Aibu to doubt them both?

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PurpleMinionMummy · 23/08/2017 15:58

I think she knows exactly why he's ignoring her. If a friend wasn't responding to me, I'd assume they were busy and if they continued to not respond (although I wouldn't badger them anyway!) I would be worried and
ask if everything is ok. Not why are you ignoring me

Nikephorus · 23/08/2017 16:10

He could easily have just ignored it, but he didn't. Or he could have sent a reply saying "WTF are you sending me lingerie shots for"?
But as it's OP's (soon to be ex?) best friend maybe he thought he'd better be polite & therefore figured his first answer was suitably non-committal. Unfortunately she wouldn't leave it and pressed for more so he made the schoolboy error of trying to be even more polite. He should have ignored her (both times) but given her behaviour throughout I'd say she's a stirring little madam & he's just too nice to tell her to swivel.

Madwoman5 · 23/08/2017 16:18

Ask her to delete him from her contacts list as it made him feel uncomfortable. Make it very clear that you feel her sending sexy pix is all a bit seedy and smacks "desperate" is there anything you can do to help (faux concern) with her obvious unhappiness?. She needs to know you are disappointed in her behaviour. Tell him that you expect him to ignore any approaches from her in the future. Then pull back from your relationship with her for a bit. She has crossed a line here.

SeaCabbage · 23/08/2017 16:20

But as it's OP's (soon to be ex?) best friend maybe he thought he'd better be polite & therefore figured his first answer was suitably non-committal. Unfortunately she wouldn't leave it and pressed for more so he made the schoolboy error of trying to be even more polite. He should have ignored her (both times) but given her behaviour throughout I'd say she's a stirring little madam & he's just too nice to tell her to swivel.

This ^ exactly.

He didnt' know what to say but thought he should reply as it is his girlfriend's friend.

I hope after this let's forget it email that he just doesn't contact her again except for work stuff. Complete ignoring. In fact I don't think he should send this one but it is probably too late as you said ok.

She sounds like she wants to break you up.

PoppyH56 · 23/08/2017 16:32

She sounds absolutely delusional! Honestly from reading this post I thought you were talking about a teenage friend, not a 29 year old. 4 more messages and an internal email screams for attention. She's a shit mate, I wouldn't bother with her any longer.

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