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I think my boyfriends best friend has been stalking me on a fake account

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BeTicklishOtter · 28/12/2024 10:06

I female (25) have been with my boyfriend (25) for 6 years. His best friend (26) who he loves like a brother has been acting so strange towards me.

so for a little context over the years myself my boyfriend and his friend we have all gone out together on days out, drinking together and just over all had a good friendship & I am very very good friends as well with his ex girlfriend.

since his breakup with his girlfriend my boyfriends best friend has just been out drinking all day every day, getting him self into trouble with the police and hanging around with very bad people. My boyfriend out of his own choice has chosen to distance him self from his best friend as he does not want to see him ruin his life. My boyfriend loves him a lot and has tried to help him but there is only so much you can try to help someone if they don’t accept your help what else really can you do. He hasn’t exactly fell out with him but he’s just not seeing him every day like he used.

my boyfriend is absoutley terrible with phones, he must go through 10x phones a year I’m not even over exaggerating (he works in construction and is very very clumsy)

because of Christmas we have been a bit tight on money so he hasn’t actually yet managed to take his phone into repair. So for the time being he just uses my laptop if he needs to go on social media & family or his friends for example will ring my phone or message me if they need to get hold of him,

His best friend keeps ringing and messaging me to speak to my boyfriend, I told him he doesn’t have a phone & I’ll ask him to call him when he gets back from work. He then starts to spit his dummy out telling me to tell my boyfriend he’s sly and he owes him no loyalty now as he wouldn’t ignore his friends if they fell off and went onto the rails. Tried to explain to him it isn’t like that and maybe he should come round to try and speak to my boyfriend in person instead of over the phone.

I told him that my boyfriend would be back for 7 pm as he had gone to go and see his mums for a few hours as I was working ( I work from home ) Instead he decided to turn up to my house at 3 pm - he first asked if I could put his phone on charge for him whilst he took his dog for a walk, I ran to my back gate to grab his phone of him & to put it on charge. He then asked if he could use my toliet I told him yeah just run up. He kept trying to keep conversation going with me once he came back down saying he might just wait for my boyfriend to get home. I said to him I don’t really think that’s the best idea as he’s still going to be a good few hours.

( I was drinking wine whilst wrapping presents as this was on Christmas Eve, his friend had seen my wine and started asking me what I was up to I said I was just having a few wines and wrapping he then said to me so you not going to grab me one then, I felt a bit awkward at this point I was like yeeee erm you can have one of my boyfriends beers. Whilst his friend was here I was trying to get into contact with my boyfriend telling him that his friend was here, for him to hurry up - but I got no answer back. Eventually my boyfriend rang & his friend went out to speak to him - my boyfriend told him to go home & that he will go round to his friends house later on to go and see him. His friend told me about this and he started to slag my boyfriend of saying he doesn’t know why he’s being like that.

even after my boyfriend told him to leave he kept trying to make excuses to not leave I don’t even know how to explain it but I felt so so so awkward. He kept asking to go to the toliete he must of went to the toilet at least 4 times. He kept telling me he couldn’t wee & he didn’t want my boyfriend walking in thinking anything was happening and kept pointing to his pants. I had no idea what the hell he was going on about untill he said that he had a hard on & I have made him hard the whole time he was there. He then tried to kiss me which I swerved and at that point I told him it’s probably best that he leaves.

he now keeps messaging me telling me he wants to “fuck Me” & “destroy me” that he always has - he kept deleting message so I am completely ignoring what he is putting I am not even replying.

I feel so bad for my boyfriend and I don’t even know how to tell him about what has happened because I know that this will hurt him ALOT his friend ended up coming round the day after on Christmas Day to speak to my boyfriend within an hour my boyfriend told him to go. He keeps messaging me saying he’s coming round to see me but to see my boyfriend as well.

my boyfriend has a lot of love for him and what has happened is going to really really hurt him. He doesn’t really have many friends as it is - he’s told me plenty of times he would die for his friend. I do want to tell my boyfriend I just have absoutley no idea where the hell to start.

as for the stalking me on a fake profile - for nearly 3 years a fake account has been messaging me sexually harassing me - it saves my pictures and sends me then, tells me that I am making them throb and a lot of other things but reading what his friend has sent me the messages ( the way it’s worded and the things it has sent me, sound exactly like what his friend has been messaging me) - the fake account has already told me I know who they are but they can’t tell me who - when I block it a new one is made - the whole situation is also making me feel very very uncomfortable

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HereForTheFreeLunch · 29/12/2024 23:19

Do you have the screenshots to show your boyfriend?

HereForTheFreeLunch · 29/12/2024 23:22

If this lad comes calling again, don't tell him he can't come in because your boyfriend is coming home. Be clear with him. He can't come in because you don't want him to. You are happy with your boyfriend and don't want to see him. End of.

This! Anything else is you leading him on and not being clear. If something happens to you this bloke will say he had reasonable idea of consent.

Pipconkermash · 29/12/2024 23:42

Your boyfriend is shit.

BeTicklishOtter · 29/12/2024 23:46

I showed my boyfriend the messages I have most were over WhatsApp so he would remove them after sending.. so I have told him what he had been putting.

i told him about the attempt to kiss me & he said that I might of misinterpreted it - he did not directly say this but aimed towards this.

His friend asked me for a cigarette but his friend also lives 40 minutes away & he walked to my house to ask me even though I did not reply. I told him I did not have one and he asked to come in anyway.

yesterday I received quiet a few missed call from him which I have told my boyfriend about also.

now that he is back from seeing his friends he’s said he can see what I am on about & that his friend was acting really shifty & paranoid

I think my boyfriends best friend has been stalking me on a fake account
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BeTicklishOtter · 29/12/2024 23:50

Have not yet spoken to my mum as she was admitted into hospital and I don’t want to cause distress

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OverthinkingOlive · 29/12/2024 23:55

Fuck him off. How disappointing

LaineyCee · 29/12/2024 23:55

I had been going to ask if the friend had a problem with ketamine before you mentioned he was a user. (Ketamine use causes bladder damage, producing a constant urge to pee but an inability to do so.)

This guy has gone completely off the rails. I know it’s tough (he’s been a friend for years) but your wisest course of action is to block all contact with him.

Amybelle88 · 29/12/2024 23:58

Your boyfriend is a weak little prick.

YourGladSquid · 29/12/2024 23:59

Oh my god - please go to the police OP, even reading this has made me feel uneasy. He is definitely the person who’s been sending you all those messages as well.

I had an odd feeling recently about my WP best friend but it was so mild I haven’t said anything. If it was anything close to what’s been happening to you I’d disclose it straight away.

Please stay safe, OP. This is very concerning.

Purpleburst · 30/12/2024 00:06

Inform the Police. It might stop him I can’t see anything else getting you any peace.

user1492757084 · 30/12/2024 00:19

Friend is dangerously unhinged.
Never open the door to him.

If he is in the house, visiting your boyfriend, leave and don't go back until he has left. Don't visit his home.
Keep your boy friend up to date with what loopy friend is doing. He needs to be aware so to react accordingly.

Report the on-line stalking to the Police. Let professionals handle that; do not open messages. Block unknown messages.

Imbusytodaysorry · 30/12/2024 00:28

@BeTicklishOtter This is seriously worrying !
You must tell your b.friend but first go to the police :
what if he rapes you next time. ?

BoundaryGirl3939 · 30/12/2024 00:31

Seems he is trying to get some kind of revenge on your boyfriend, and hell use you to do that. Seems like he hates him. Best thing for your boyfriend to do is not get triggered and give in to a fight.

I would document all the evidence and screenshot the messages before they're deleted.

If you think your boyfriend won't stay calm, I'm not sure I'd tell him. I just wouldn't answer the door to the weirdo friend and wait for their friendship to fizzle out.

XChrome · 30/12/2024 00:36

You shouldn't have needed to prove to your BF that you are telling the truth about the messages, OP. He should be on your side automatically, but he seems to make his friend a bigger priority. Not good. It was very wrong of him to dismiss the attempt to kiss you and imply you were overreacting. What a prize jerk.

devilspawn · 30/12/2024 00:40

BeTicklishOtter · 28/12/2024 10:22

Thankyou - I am going out today with my mum shopping so I’m going to speak to her about it as well to see what she thinks is the best way to address the situation. His friends like a ticking time bomb he’s always out fighting everyone I know my boyfriend will say something to him about this, & that he “friend” is going to come round and kick off I think that’s the thing that’s put me off but I can’t sit on this and just let him keep being friends with him after this.

& I will never let him in my house again, it makes me feel uneasy now

Definitely don't let him in your house again. Make sure your valuables are locked away - and any personal stuff.

Sounds the type to rob you for drug money or steal something to blackmail you with or send disgusting messages about.

BoundaryGirl3939 · 30/12/2024 01:01

At least you had the sense not to let him into your home the second time.

Cardinalita90 · 30/12/2024 01:01

Also install a ring doorbell for front and back doors as a priority. That way you'll have evidence of his unwanted visits.

nonbinaryfinery · 30/12/2024 01:22

You need to call the police because this is now women end up being killed. He is completely unhinged, and if you continue to reject him, he seems like he might get violent. Please take this seriously.

derbiee · 30/12/2024 01:26

Do you like the attention or drama? If yes then do nothing if no go to the police

This 'oh they will do nothing' makes me think you like the attention

Sosayallofus · 30/12/2024 01:31

This man sounds potentially dangerous. Never, ever interact with him in any way again if at all possible. NEVER answer the door to him, never allow him to be alone with you at all, keep notes and screenshots in case the police have to be involved.

The big problem you have is that your boyfriend is prioritising his friend's wants over your safety and well being.

XChrome · 30/12/2024 01:35

derbiee · 30/12/2024 01:26

Do you like the attention or drama? If yes then do nothing if no go to the police

This 'oh they will do nothing' makes me think you like the attention

No, she happens to be right. Unless he has actually harmed her physically they will most likely do nothing. The police don't tend to charge internet stalkers unless they make death threats, and even then it's often hard to convince them charges are warranted.
This is a generalization, as some police departments might be somewhat better. However, they are notorious for not protecting women from predatory males.

mnreader · 30/12/2024 01:40

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RedHelenB · 30/12/2024 01:43

You should have nipped this in the bud sooner OP. The minute he said or did something sexual. It's not too late to say something to bf now, he already doesn't have any respect or time for this " friend"

SleepPrettyDarling · 30/12/2024 01:47

BeTicklishOtter · 29/12/2024 23:50

Have not yet spoken to my mum as she was admitted into hospital and I don’t want to cause distress

Maybe you could stay at your mum’s to ‘keep an eye on it’ for a few days (sorry to hear she is unwell). I really don’t like the sound of this guy.

purpleblue2 · 30/12/2024 01:54

BeTicklishOtter · 28/12/2024 10:18

I told his friend last night that if he keeps trying to message me I will have to tell my boyfriend as it is completely over stepping boundaries. His friend then asked me if he could come to my house last night whilst my boyfriend was asleep and to give a little kiss I said no he then kept messaging me saying why and to sneak down at this point I just stopped replying. I then woke up and he had sent 8 messages but he had deleted them all. So I have now deleted him, I think I’m going to sit my boyfriend down and try and speak to him about this when he wakes up. I just know it will cause a lot of trouble.

His friend was like part of the family, he used to live with him at his mums house. I just know as soon as I do tell my boyfriend it is going to cause a big massive drama - probably a fight or something

You are being unloyal and dishonest with your man by hiding this. While you think your protecting him your not. You are allowing his “ friend” to get away with this absolute nonsense and what would you expect your man to do if your best mate was harassing him?

it won’t just stop, you have to tell your man and the police and let them deal with it to make it stop. End of.

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