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Is he going to leave me for her ?

73 replies

Rosesinrome · 21/09/2019 12:54

I am sick with worry . I posted on here before about my boyfriend and his relationship with his friend . I felt they were too close . I shared my worries with him and he pulled away from the incessant texting and doe eyes when talking about her but was very down and silky so I was trying to figure if this was coincidental . The general consensus was that it was because he was pining for her . One poster suggested that he would be gone to her if she was single and guess what... she has left her partner and I am sick at the thought of this . He is taking the role of caring concerned friend. Any advice appreciated

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123space · 21/09/2019 13:23

Stop playing pick me and choose for yourself. Walk away op.

LaBelleSauvage · 21/09/2019 13:25

I remember your last thread and this friendship is not just a friendship.

It's a horrible situation but I'd probably start checking out emotionally and practically if I were you. Get your finances in order etc.

If it turns out you're wrong (but based on last thread I doubt it) it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

ChickyBee · 21/09/2019 13:25

Get rid. You deserve far better. Leave them to it. If he loved you as he should he wouldn't treat you in this way. Chin up chick and love yourself.

TryingToBeBold · 21/09/2019 13:27

Whereas I am strongly behind that friendships can be just that between the opposite sex. It would work the same with lesbian/gay men.. they wouldn't be able to be 'just friends' with other people of the same sexual orientation?

Only offer to help as a suggestion. It doesn't reek of desperation. Take an interest in their friendship.
I care a lot for my best friend. I would talk admirably about them to anyone who asked. Doe eyed? Maybe not but.. I still care a lot.
Hes probably down in the dumps because he's had to back off a good friendship.. someone who may be there for him at times when you're not? Relationship advice. Talking about common interests with her. General gossip? And now he cant do that at the cost of upsetting you. He is stuck in the middle because apparently men and women cant be close friends..

TryingToBeBold · 21/09/2019 13:27

In my defence.. I haven't read your last thread.. and I cant find it either so my stance remains the same for now.

RightYesButNo · 21/09/2019 13:28

How long have you been with him op?
What is your living situation?
It would be interesting to read the back story on this. It’s hard to judge based on just what you’ve said.

^ This. There is going to be a huge difference (in advice and likelihood of being left) between a boyfriend of six months that you just date, and a boyfriend of four years with whom you cohabit.

TryingToBeBold · 21/09/2019 13:28

Anyone that can point some of us in the direction of the last thread..

Juells · 21/09/2019 13:32

He doesn’t think to realise that offering to help her with diy in her new apartment at the weekend is going to infringe on our time together

"Help her with diy" 🙄 You know what he's helping her with, and it's not diy.

littleorangecat22
They’re friends. He shouldn’t have to give up his close friends to be in a relationship.

Alternately, he shouldn't be running around after another woman if he's in a relationship.

Waylay44 · 21/09/2019 13:41

I couldn't find your last thread either, so I don't know the whole story. Given that caveat, TALK TO HIM. BE HONEST. Otherwise you don't know what's really going on. Tell him you're scared that he may be/has falling/fallen for her. Tell him that you don't want to control his friendship, if that's all it is (you don't, right?), but you do need more time with him. Tell him that he's been withdrawn since you last talked and ask why. Ask him to tell you the truth. That's what I'd do.

FYI: My closest friend of 13 years is a guy (I'm a woman), and there's never been any sexual feelings between us. He gets along with my (male) partners really well.

Good luck.

PeoplesPoet · 21/09/2019 13:42

This is how my ex behaved before I found out he'd already been cheating with her for a year when she was still with her partner.

Try and save all of your dignity leave him first. Don't do any of the grovelling and begging I did. One of my biggest ever regrets. That and getting with him in the first place.

bpirockin · 21/09/2019 13:45

I left a really lovely guy because he was incapable of making us and our relationship a priority over his family and his exes (no shared children involved). Children and poor parental health often trumped our time together, but when it was a case of him spending hours on the phone, sorting out replacement washings machine etc, even paying for them for an ex, I about had my fill. When I raised the issue he wanted me to speak to her - err no! His family pulled a few stunts whereby arrangements made way in advance for a very close friend's special birthday, were completely ruined. No matter that I/we gave them advance notice that we would be busy on this particular date they then organised yet another "family outing". Due to a terminally ill family member we were doing things literally every weekend, which was fine, but it had been going on for some time, and this was one date that was about something else, albeit someone his family did not know. When he returned home after working away for the week they press-ganged him into agreeing to attend 'their' thing. I was fuming. Long story short, we both stayed home alone that night. Some people like to feel 'powerful', others like to be 'heroes'. These situations are hard when you refuse to be the one who shouts loudest, or steps in and plays the game as well.

My suggestion would be to not get hooked in. Make some plans of your own and make sure he knows it. It seems he has chosen her over you, maybe he needs to be needed, as my ex did, doesn't make him a bad person, just makes it very hard for you to remain in a relationship with him. Tell him what you believe is going on, and say if he chooses to prioritise someone else over you that tells you all you need to know about where you stand and it is not what you deserve. He may not intend to leave you for her right now, but it seems obvious that he would if it was an option. If you have to compete, it really isn't worth it. Dignity and self-respect have great value.

Leaving my guy was the hardest thing I've ever done, but it was the right thing, because there was always going to be someone more needy or shouty than me, and he chose a quiet life, rather than the one he actually wanted, because he knew no different. Sad but true.

VanGoghsDog · 21/09/2019 13:46

Having read the other threads (I think, op keeps name changing) I can't understand why you are still with him at all if the whole thing causes this much angst.

Loveislandaddict · 21/09/2019 13:48

Offer to go and help at the weekend. His reaction will tell you everything.

Fluffycloudland77 · 21/09/2019 14:00

Let her have him. Knight in Shing armour to boyfriend going to wickes with a list every Saturday morning.

Grambler · 21/09/2019 14:12

Oh jeez is it you again? Is this the guy who is really not that into you, still?

NotStayingIn · 21/09/2019 14:12

I know this isn’t a very helpful thing to say, but at the end of the day, if he likes her he likes her.

You can decide to bide your time and see if it fizzles out, or leave. Not sure there are a lot of others choices really. It’s shit and I feel so bad for you. Flowers

TryingToBeBold · 21/09/2019 14:13

@VanGoghsDog tips on how to find the previous thread?

IncogMeToo · 21/09/2019 14:16

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

ambereeree · 21/09/2019 14:26

Are you the poster who's boyfriend never wants to be alone with?

Rosesinrome · 21/09/2019 14:30

Thanks for all advice. I am the poster who went on holidays with my boyfriend after I asked him to pull back from her and while he was done on holidays , he was very sad and down in the dumps when we got home . Long term relationship . I know o can’t control this deep down so I can only see how it unfolds . I will talk to him but he is a great man to convince himself and me of anything ie that there is no romance there for him .

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HeadLikeAFuckinOrange · 21/09/2019 14:33

I remember your last thread, and I'm sorry OP it really does read like you're the "lady while waiting". That you're filling an emotional hole until she is free. I really hope not, but if that's the case then he's a cold hearted prick and you should leave them to it.

Don't do the Pick Me Dance. Someone who loves you will make you a priority, not an option. Keep your dignity and don't be an option.

MzHz · 21/09/2019 14:34

Bin him.

You deserve so so so much better than this!

Seriously!

Ringdonna · 21/09/2019 14:47

No one can be friends with the opposite sex unless something sexual/flirty going on.

Sparklesocks · 21/09/2019 14:51

Regardless of his intentions the bottom line here is that clearly you are so tormented by this that it’s making your life miserable, you’re tying yourself up in knots and posting about it online looking for guidance. This man doesn’t make you happy, even if he does in other areas it’s clear that this is eating you up inside. Set yourself free from the worrying and fear and end it, it’s the only way to be happy again rather than continue to torture yourself.

Redshoesandtheblues · 21/09/2019 14:52

I fell into trap that men and women can be just friends. Well, for most of us that is true. But not all.

You do not have a platonic relationship on your hands, by sounds of it.

I jumped first, when I realised the extent of the flirting and closeness of ex and colleague. I suggest you do the same.

It's hard but you do feel better when you say to yourself I'm not playing second fiddle and actually do something about it.

I know nothing had happened, but it was on the cards. So I ditched him first.

Ironically, they never got together as she came on too strong and he was 'grieving'. Grin