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Is my bf lying to me about his ex gf? Gaslighting?

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Sofi31 · 21/04/2020 18:26

Hi guys, this happened before Coronavirus but it’s been playing in my mind since.

About 5 months into our relationship, there was a shared pic on his fb. His ex gf posted a pic of his front living room with a takeaway and bottle of wine, captioned Netflix and chill. Cringe, I know.

I asked him and he said, they do hang out and it was nothing. I remember speaking to him that evening, it was a bank holiday. He told me he was at home, having a bath and working on his portfolio.

He omitted his ex. I was upset, not because I was jealous. I’m okay with them being friends, but I want honesty. He said it’s awkward and his past gf didn’t like it. I asked him to be truthful in the future. He agreed.

Fast forward a few months. I was at the local Tesco and a mutual friend bumped into me. Asked how my bf and I are. She mentioned she saw my BF and his ex having lunch at the local fair a few days ago.

I remember that day, my BF told me he was home all day, poorly.

Again confronted him. He told me the truth and said they went to a fair, then lunch. He came home and was feeling ill the rest of the day.

So he wasn’t “lying”. And he didn’t mention his ex as there was nothing to tell.

I’m not insecure, I’m happy within myself but I hate liars. I’m still with him but thinking of ending it.

OP posts:
Summersunandoranges · 22/04/2020 11:26

Liars never change. Honestly they don’t. Ending things now will save so much heart heart ache down the road when you too invested to leave.

He doesn’t respect you and you can never fully trust in this relationship.

Washyourhandsyoufilthyanimal · 22/04/2020 12:01

“Shows maturity” haha he’s fed you that bullshit right? Yes everyone has a past, but it’s called a PAST not a current. He’s a proven liar (which shows immaturity) if you have no real ties to him ditch him.

PinkMonkeyBird · 22/04/2020 12:08

Lying by omission. Get rid of him.

SunShine682 · 22/04/2020 12:31

Get rid.

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