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Trying to get rid of an old boyfriend

35 replies

Pinky1952 · 24/09/2020 23:53

I need some advice. I have been very stupid and got myself into a situation. I don't know what to do. I've been married to my second husband for 25 years. For the last 3 years we've been at home together due to his retirement due to ill health and my retirement. Just before lockdown I answered a post on Facebook and someone responded to my reply. It was a boyfriend I had over 50 years ago. He is now 77, divorced after 47 years of marriage and not in good health. He started messaging me and begged me to visit him. I told him it was difficult and he said my hubby should let me have some freedom. He has been a bit nasty in a couple of messages about my weight, smoking and other things. My friend said I should block him. He is always on about the different women he's had but I don't believe some of it. We message every day but it gets a bit much. I have met up with him a couple of times. Everytime I try to cut down on the messaging he sends me a message to say I'm scaring him. He thinks that if anything happens to my husband I will run into his arms. He gives me the guilt trip if I broke off my contact that's him finished. I don't want any type of relationship with him whether I'm married or widowed.

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Beamur · 25/09/2020 11:41

He's taking advantage of you being a nice, kind person.
You don't owe him anything really.
Either tell him you don't want to be in contact anymore and block him, or just block him. Don't get sucked in again by any sad stories, threats or drama.

Pinky1952 · 25/09/2020 16:12

I have now blocked him on everything and uninstalled the messaging app. Thankyou everyone for your comments and help. xx

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newnameforthis123 · 25/09/2020 17:25

In addition to blocking him, which I see you've done now, I really think you need to consider why you started talking to him and continued to do so for so long.

It was an unhealthy, unproductive thing to do and seems odd if you're in a relationship to talk to an ex on a daily basis after she's out of contact?

newnameforthis123 · 25/09/2020 17:25

Sorry after "he's" out of contact, typo.

Whatup · 25/09/2020 17:41

Tell him to fuck off excuse my language

Whatup · 25/09/2020 17:42

Does he know where you live?

ivykaty44 · 25/09/2020 17:48

Drop him a note saying that he's overstepped foundries and you are therefore not wanting any more contact and you'll not be responding any further.

Then block him - google how to bloc someone on facebook if you don't know

Frunkle · 25/09/2020 17:52

He sounds abusive. Criticising you, pressuring you to message him and see him, trying to drive a wedge into your marriage, threatening to harm himself if you stop contact (if I've interpreted that bit correctly). He clearly knows you don't want this but he's trying to force himself into your life regardless.

Well done for blocking this toxic mess of a man.

iluvgab · 25/09/2020 18:30

As I get older the less I can tolerate anything like this.
The first time someone crosses the line they get blocked. End of.
I do this because I have had a tendency in the past to let people get away with stuff and they just get worse if you let the first thing go.

Pinky1952 · 25/09/2020 18:37

I feel a bit more relaxed now I've blocked him. I have been anxious about all this for months.

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