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Am I overthinking it?

9 replies

LyndseyW22 · 18/12/2018 19:00

My boyfriend has been found out being unfaithful before now (sexting not physical(that I know of)), since then I can't get it out of my mind, I know he's talking to other girls as I have seen the messages (nothing incriminating this time) but the messages have since been deleted. I don't know if I'm just paranoid or this is actual something that should be bothering me.
I have been unbelievably tempted to message these girls myself but is this a step too far?
Some advice would be lovely.

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CottonTailRabbit · 18/12/2018 19:02

My advice. Dump the cheating boyfriend. Then who he's sexting ceases to be your problem.

Why exactly are you still with him?

LyndseyW22 · 18/12/2018 19:04

CottonTailRabbit, truth be told I'm still with him because I live in his parents house with him and our 5 month old son. I don't really have anywhere else to go and I do love him.

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Shoxfordian · 18/12/2018 19:06

Can you go to your parents? I agree, break up

mooncuplanding · 18/12/2018 19:07

Get yourself on the housing list

He’s got nothing but heartbreak stored up for you

TooTrueToBeGood · 18/12/2018 19:11

I don't think there is as much difference betwenn sexting and physical cheating as some people try and make out. Neither is remotely acceptable in a committed relationship. You cant force him to respect you but you can respect yourself and not accept his shit. Sure there may be logistical issues in leaving but better to find a solution to those problems than resign yourself to a life with someone who has no respect for you.

CottonTailRabbit · 18/12/2018 19:15

Get out of there.

LyndseyW22 · 18/12/2018 19:15

My parents have no room for me until my sister moves out and that's a while off yet. I already got in touch with the council and they said I'm not a priority so it's hard when I'm only on maternity pay.

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CottonTailRabbit · 18/12/2018 19:17

OK but you need to recognise that you are not in a monogamous relationship. Help yourself by not fooling yourself.

flipflop67 · 18/12/2018 19:23

You're not overthinking it. He's being unfaithful. It won't get better. As soon as you can you should leave him. He doesn't deserve you.

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