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To wonder why he’s messaging me again

57 replies

Fluffycat97 · 10/01/2024 14:18

I spoke to a guy for quite some time but then he met somebody and they moved out and had a baby together. The baby is now 9 months old and him and his partner have had a falling out and his partner has moved out a couple of weeks ago. He is now trying to message me again. What would you do?

OP posts:
Fluffycat97 · 10/01/2024 16:26

thanks everyone. I am also wondering who Becky is

OP posts:
justanothermanicmonday1 · 10/01/2024 16:40

Do not entertain him or get involved with a man who has a young baby.

Block & delete.

justanothermanicmonday1 · 10/01/2024 16:41

HappyHamsters · 10/01/2024 14:46

Is that you becky?

Who? Spill 😂

Fluffycat97 · 10/01/2024 16:41

Thanks. He is saying he had a soft spot for me and things like that but I just needed to hear it from other people

OP posts:
Fluffycat97 · 10/01/2024 16:42

We didn’t have a proper date but we already knew each other and were messaging for a while

OP posts:
Notimeforaname · 10/01/2024 16:47

If you're happy to be picked up and used when he is lonely and bored, text him back. Otherwise, ignore or tell him you are not interested .

NonPlayerCharacter · 10/01/2024 16:49

I'd block and delete. It's pretty obvious how he intends to treat you.

Milkand2sugarsplease · 10/01/2024 16:53

Why is he messaging you?

He wants sex and is testing the water.

What would I do?

Tell him he's no chance, I value myself far more than he seems to. Then ignore him.

WhatFlavourIsIt · 10/01/2024 16:56

Really?. You honestly couldn't work it out for yourself. Come on now

Planesmistakenforstars · 10/01/2024 17:06

He is saying he had a soft spot for me

He just wants sex. He will say whatever he thinks you want to hear to get it. You must know that already though.

ChangedCircumstances · 10/01/2024 17:12

They all do this when they get bored. It makes me laugh now to think I used to be so sad when I broke up with boyfriends that I may "never see or speak to them again!" considering that 20+ years on and 6 of them(married) message me regularly to try to increasingly very blatantly booty call. It's like clockwork. Sometimes I wonder if the seasons remind them about me somehow, or just that they see a post of mine on fb and feel I'm the one that got away. I've no interest at all, especially when they are married and think it's fine to do that behind their wives backs - lucky escape!

Nonomono · 10/01/2024 17:15

He literally just wants a shag and thinks you’re foolish enough to fall for his lies.

He’s probably messaging anyone he can think of.

Just block him.

momonpurpose · 10/01/2024 17:17

Block and delete. You were not his first choice then or now. You deserve more then being someone's second best because they are fighting with the partner they left you for.

Ormside · 10/01/2024 18:47

Is Becky a Beyonce reference?

Olika · 10/01/2024 18:50

I would just ignore him and block him if he keeps contacting.

OlympicProcrastinator · 10/01/2024 18:52

Fluffycat97 · 10/01/2024 16:41

Thanks. He is saying he had a soft spot for me and things like that but I just needed to hear it from other people

Of course he is. If he said, “my bird has buggered off and I need to keep my dick wet and you’ll do” he wouldn’t get a reply. He’s talking shit. Ignore.

DeeCeeCherry · 10/01/2024 18:53

What do you mean 'trying' to message you again? He's either messaging you, or he isn't.

This Prince among men father of a young baby and already on the prowl, wants an easy diversionary fuck with no consequences. If you dont value yourself then put on a mask like this🤡 when you're chatting with him, listening to his sob stories and maybe eventually arranging to meet.

Actually are you even an adult, if you actually have to ask what you should do? Maybe you're a young teen I suppose.

BCBird · 10/01/2024 18:53

Wide berth

NoTeaNoShade · 10/01/2024 18:57

To quote Carrie Bradshaw:

"The sub-text of that text; boo-tay"

mottytotty · 10/01/2024 19:01

He has a 9mo baby and yet you’re still gasping for him. I despair.

MissTheCity · 10/01/2024 19:02

ChangedCircumstances · 10/01/2024 17:12

They all do this when they get bored. It makes me laugh now to think I used to be so sad when I broke up with boyfriends that I may "never see or speak to them again!" considering that 20+ years on and 6 of them(married) message me regularly to try to increasingly very blatantly booty call. It's like clockwork. Sometimes I wonder if the seasons remind them about me somehow, or just that they see a post of mine on fb and feel I'm the one that got away. I've no interest at all, especially when they are married and think it's fine to do that behind their wives backs - lucky escape!

Abso-fucking-lutely. I've blocked them all now though.

NonPlayerCharacter · 10/01/2024 19:03

OP, why are you still attracted to him? What did he do that makes him so irresistible?

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 10/01/2024 19:09

Here's a life lesson: 3Hs

Men who leave and decide there's better out there, only try reconnect if they are horny, homeless or hungry.

Life bonus lesson: Most can find a McDonalds

GetYourHandsOffMyBallsBeast · 10/01/2024 19:45

No woman with a new baby would choose to dump their boyfriend and be a single parent unless the boyfriend was beyond shite. Like, literally worse than nothing. Soooo...

mintmagnum3 · 10/01/2024 20:24

I promise you OP, if you go there you will get hurt .
Don't give in to temptation.