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Maybe I don't trust him after all?

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lilmixedup · 24/07/2010 11:29

This will be a bit long winded, but for a while, I kept convincing myself that it's just my insecurities, but now I'm worrying I just don't trust him.

Months ago, I had a blow up with DP regarding his ex. I knew he was still in contact with her, and thought I wasn't thrilled by it as she really messed him about, I thought there's not much I can do about it and least he's honest. However, I found out that he was still very flirty with her and said things that you wouldn't say to just a friend let alone his exgf! Though it may not have been physical (yet) it felt like an emotional affair. It made me doubt him a little, and it knocked my trust in him a little too. However, we worked at it and I felt better for it.

However, lately, something just doesn't feel right. I have access to his emails just like he does with me. When I was checking his emails regarding job applications, I saw an email from a girl I had not heard of. I thought this was a bit strange as since the whole thing with his ex, I kept telling him I need him to be honest with me about girls, just so I don't end up the jealous psycho type.

Btw, before I go further, a little background on me. I had three crap relationships before DP. I was physically and emotionally abused by the last ex. He used me to make other girls jealous, he cheated on me, he even bragged about it to me when we were still together (I was in a horrible horrible place that I found it so difficult to get out of) so I realise my insecurities about my DP talking to other girls is through this. Not because I think he's gonna do what my ex did to me but because it's that normal feeling that bubbles up when I knew ex was seeing a girl he worked with or just some girl (yes I feel like a dumbass everytime I look back to what was happening ).

Anyway I feel ashamed to say I snooped a little. There were more messages from her in his deleted folder, as I never look there. I have no need to look there. There was a couple of emails where they had said they were going to talk on MSN really late at night, like 1am, which I'm usually asleep at. I find this really odd. He also signed up to AOL which he has never used before and has only signed up to in the last couple of days. I don't like this at all. I feel really sick and I know that the feelings of insecurities from my ex coming through, but I'm also worried.

On one hand, I think if he was really trying to hide something from me, he would have covered his tracks better and deleted all the emails properly so I wouldn't have been able to find them at all. But on the other hand, I don't know how to feel about it. The fact that he's trying to talk to her when I'm not about is really really odd. I dunno what to do now Sorry if this sounds really rushed, but I have family coming round soon and this has been eating up at me for the last couple of days and I just needed to get it out. Sometimes I feel like I should never have got into a relationship with DP because I just feel so messed up from my past.

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abedelia · 24/07/2010 11:38

Sounds like you are right. Men can be incredibly arrogant and stupid - perhaps he doesn't think you have the skills to find stuff, and it's also easy to forget to press 'empty bin' if you are tired.

I think that maybe you are drawn to a certain type of man, and I'm afraid this is another bad'un.

msboogie · 24/07/2010 12:17

agree with abedia, I'm sorry, sounds like he is up to no good. I think you need to work on your self esteem some more while enjoying a period of being single.

Angelcat666 · 24/07/2010 12:46

Well I, to my knowledge, have never been cheated on but I'd be suspicious too.

I agree with msboogie you need to single for a while, maybe see a counsellor/or read one of those self help books to build up your self esteem.

lilmixedup · 24/07/2010 13:06

I did see a counsellor for a couple of years and I felt that had helped a lot. But I know my insecurities are pretty deep and not something that can just go. I constantly think maybe it's just something wrong with me, other than s you say abedelia, that I keep choosing the bad ones.

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whatifihadneverbothered · 24/07/2010 18:13

I'm sorry lilmixedup it doesn't look good, as abedelia says, my EX also kept in contact with his ex, saying they were only friends, but I found out this wasn't the case, way too friendly messages etc.

Once a liar always a liar, and IMHO men are just not good at covering their tracks, they get so wrapped up in the "new" woman they forget to delete incriminating evidence.

I also think half the time they want to be found out as it were, they don't have the guts to say I'm sorry this just isn't working, and end it there and then, but they use you finding out to have rows, blame you etc. Thus making it easier for them to walk away with a clear conscience.

RumourOfAHurricane · 24/07/2010 19:11

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clam · 24/07/2010 19:24

Don't put al this down to your own insecurities. Yes, you might be imagining things, but you could also argue that your instincts were proved right before, so you're pretty on the ball.

lilmixedup · 24/07/2010 22:42

Thanks guys. Yeah, my instincts are pretty spot on most of the time. I do feel a bit stupid tbh that I thought he could change when clearly none of my exs could in the past. Just makes it harder each time I guess.

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lilmixedup · 25/07/2010 01:30

So we were in bed together and I asked dp if he talks to many girls now. He said not really and mentioned two girls I know that he talks to that are friends. I asked if there was anyone else he talked to but he said no even though I know that's a lie. I feel like such an idiot. I haven't told him yet I know he's lying to me. Will do it tomorrow as much as it would have been better now

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lilmixedup · 25/07/2010 03:38

I'm finding it hard to sleep. Dp knows somethings wrong with me but I didn't say anything and I went Ito living room for a bit whilst he fell asleep. I keep getting into bed trying to sleep but I keep stopping myself from crying. I just feel so hurt that he would lie to my face

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ange8 · 25/07/2010 04:07

Not the best person for advice, but I'm one of the few awake and know what it's like not to be able to sleep because you have found out dp is cheating. so sorry for you, and I don't think you will be able to sleep tonight. confronting him in the morning will be hard, but will let you get your anger off your chest. gather your evidence, as he may deny it. save the emails, and check his mobile. and try to take care yourself. good luck.

lilmixedup · 25/07/2010 04:32

Thanks. Yeah I was thinking of speaking to a friend in the morning to have some kind of support. Dd is ill at the moment too which makes things worse. I've got stuff saved just to make sure it's not gone or deleted. I hate having to do this all again

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ange8 · 25/07/2010 04:46

Sounds like just the time to lean on friends. But don't doubt yourself - you have had it rough, but you have been strong in the past and know you will survive this.

lilmixedup · 25/07/2010 05:14

God I hope so. Just feels like everytime I feel like I've got my life on track, I was completely wrong. Have given up trying to sleep and trying to keep myself busy by reading

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skidoodly · 25/07/2010 07:23

The problem is not that you are too suspicious but that you are so worried about being too suspicious that you are explaining away behaviour that is obviously suspect.

A man who is IMing women in the middle if the night when you are asleep is not a good man. He is not treating you well.

ladylush · 25/07/2010 08:30

Hmm, doesn't sound good at all. I think it's great that you have reflected on your past and are aware of your insecurities but that doesn't mean that you can't follow your instincts and act on them. At worst he's cheating/planning to cheat but at best he's lying (about talking to women other than those he's admitted to). Last night must have been horrible for you - I think you're right to raise this today and in your shoes I'd want to see his phone records as well.

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