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Do I tell a stranger their husband is on tinder?

106 replies

RelapsedChocoholic · 05/04/2019 19:26

As the title says really

A match accidentally (I’m assuming) uploaded a picture with a wedding band visible- then took the picture down.
When I asked about the picture he came up with a random excuse for why he’d taken it down, but eventually confessed he was married.

The usual excuses - he was bored... just looking for friends... (yeah, that’s why you were so keen for me to come over right there and then...) etc

He blocked me when I didn’t reply.
At no point did he say his wife knew- just offered a list of reasons why I should feel bad for him.

He used his real name and employer, plus told me lots about his background, so, one google and I’ve found him (and his wife)

I think I would want to know if it was me, but equally it would be the end of my relationship- that seems like a really massive thing for me to potentially cause.

Would you message her? If so how? I have screen shots of the profile and some of the conversation (including his excuses)- but sending this in a random message on Instagram just feels wrong. Plus part of me is pissed off he thinks it’s ok to waste single women’s time- that’s not a good enough reason for me to dump this on his possibly blissfully ignorant wife.

He deserves to be outed - but all feels a bit drama-y. Maybe I should just message him and hope it scares him enough to grow up?

Eurgh! Some men suck!!!

OP posts:
MIA12 · 08/04/2019 21:47

You’ve definitely done the right thing. I hope she sees your message and it’s her prerogative what to do next.

Offside · 08/04/2019 21:56

Scarlett why would the OP want to get back at him? It’s not as if they were in a relationship and she’s suddenly found out he was married; or she was willingly in a relationship with a married man and he wouldn’t end it with his wife.

Interestingly enough I read an article today about these men who feel safe pretending to be someone else on dating apps as there are no checks, and for all intents and purposes, he was pretending to be someone else which can be damaging to women who are actually on those apps to find a relationship.

The OP would achieve nothing by telling his wife other than maybe protecting other women who may fall under his radar.

Mrsmummy90 · 08/04/2019 23:50

@Scarlettmaid why wouldn't she care about a stranger? Believe it or not, the majority of us have this thing called empathy.
Look it up. 👍

dragonflyflew · 09/04/2019 03:55

Ugh, men! I’m in a social media group about misogyny. A young girl has screenshot messages between her and her ex teacher where he’s clearly starting the grooming process. The girl has told her mum but not come back to the post. The mans first name is obscured but it’s really easy to find him based on surname, home town (mentioned in messages) and his profile pic.
He got married last September!
I’m very tempted to either screenshot his messages to the wife or link her to the page . I have nothing to gain from it but feel she has right to know her husband is a creepy letch. They’re in the US....
Half of me feels I should stay out of it...

BringMeAGinandTonic · 09/04/2019 04:36

I agree with MrsMummy90.

I wish I'd have known instead of the awful way I found out what was going on.

Glad you told her OP. Curious now if she sees it and also if she replies.

dragonflyflew: when you say she is young, is she under 18? If so, ya, you should probably do something.

dragonflyflew · 09/04/2019 07:42

bringmeagin 17, an ex pupil of his...
Sorry for what you went through. Despite the pain l, I’d rather know too...

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