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Truth or lying, what do you think?

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BuzzyFly · 20/08/2019 15:11

I met a chap who has come around to my house do some minor repairs several times. All well & good. He's good looking, physically fit, very easy to talk to. He said I don't usually say this to my clients but would you like to meet for a coffee? I'm single & thought why not? He was nice, but I'm in no rush for a relationship & told him that. He's respected my boundaries & not pushed it. We've since met again & I asked if I could see where he lives as it's only 2 streets from me. He said I can't go there because it's a shared house. I believed him at the time but now I'm wondering if he's got a partner? I've seen his Facebook & it's only him & his dd. He says he has a good relationship with his ex & sees his dd every day. Do I believe he's single? Is he pulling the wool over my eyes? I'm curious because a well-spoken, good looking, respectful guy with his own mini business shouldn't be single at 40. What d'you think?

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BuzzyFly · 20/08/2019 18:46

I've checked out his address in person & companies house & that is all legit so far. I can't tell if it's a house share though. He's quite 'huggy' - although I've made it clear I'm not at this stage. I just think 'what does he see in me?' I'm 10yrs older, I don't drink. I'm quite bookish, I have no tv, I can't help wondering what he finds so attractive? I don't want to do him a disservice because he might be a genuinely lovely guy but I look at him & wonder what the whole picture is? What really sustains him? I feel like I'm missing something. We're unevenly balanced in that I own my own home..

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BuzzyFly · 20/08/2019 18:48

He told me today that his ex is a sahm - his dd starts school this September. I'm wondering what she lives off if they're separated? They broke up a year ago he said.

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BuzzyFly · 20/08/2019 18:48

They weren't married.

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fotheringhay · 20/08/2019 18:54

Could be a wannabe cocklodger. Proceed with caution

Igetknockeddownbutgetupagain · 20/08/2019 18:59

Don’t let down your guard completely - but I have a friend (male) who doesn’t invite girls back to his for a while, because he thinks his housemates are odd!!

Sometimes it’s not cut and dried. Give him a chance Wink

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