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Friend's bf on Tinder

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whattodo1212 · 12/12/2020 11:50

I have a friend, and we used to be very close. She was my bridesmaid at my wedding. But over the years, we have now drifted apart. Nothing bad or dramatic - we both had to move for work, and developed different interests. It's now however been over a year since we had any contact.

She has been with her bf for 4 years, they moved in together 2 years ago - into the flat she owns.

I'm now divorced and was Tindering over the Summer, and came across her bf. He was definitely active within the last 24 hours (there is a flag on the app), had a full profile and lots of pics - so looked like he was actually interested in dating (rather than just browsing if you see what I mean). I assumed maybe they had broken up - however, heard from a mutual friend that they are still living together and in fact she's hoping he proposes this year.

I told our mutual friend about this (no one else knows and I want to keep it that way), as he is much closer to her these days than I am. And he said he would let her know somehow. This was back in June. But he hasn't said anything yet - and I get the feeling he doesn't want to get involved. He's tends to avoid any conflict as is a bit on the spectrum. Her bf is STILL on Tinder (and has since updated his profile even) and I've heard she is now about to start a business with him, and move out to the country to be closer to his family.

I do not know whether I should say something? It seems horrible though to not have contact for over a year and then get in touch with such awful news. However, she was someone I cared a lot about and don't want her to get more entangled without knowing what he's upto.

What would you do if you were me?

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youvegottenminuteslynn · 12/12/2020 17:33

Well done OP it sounds like you handled it really kindly and Im glad she didn't shoot the messenger Thanks

Growapair · 12/12/2020 17:38

Well there we go. Defo the right decision

ILikeStrongTea · 12/12/2020 17:38

Well done, it was the right thing to do. At least now she has a choice what to do with the information. He’ll try and lie his way out of it, of course.

ProfessorSlocombe · 12/12/2020 17:39

Worth remembering that scammers have been known to use other peoples pictures on Tinder, as Dave Gorman spent an episode of "Modern Life is Good-ish" explaining after discovering he was on Tinder.

gormano.blogspot.com/2015/06/tinder-night-garden.html

PurpleHoodie · 12/12/2020 17:42

It wouldn't be difficult to find out if its a scam by setting up a date or two with the man in the profile.

whattodo1212 · 12/12/2020 17:46

@ProfessorSlocombe That is a very interesting (And scary!) read. Unfortunately, this is definitely him, as all the info in bio is quite personal to him, likes/dislikes etc - and also he updated his photos between June and October to include the recent one my friend had taken of him, that noone else would have as he isn't on social media.

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Designingheaven · 12/12/2020 17:47

I had a fake profile of me made on tinder it caused huge issues, might be worth bearing in mind? Could definitely be him though in which case he’s a piece of sh*t

Designingheaven · 12/12/2020 17:48

Sorry just read update !

ProfessorSlocombe · 12/12/2020 17:49

[quote whattodo1212]@ProfessorSlocombe That is a very interesting (And scary!) read. Unfortunately, this is definitely him, as all the info in bio is quite personal to him, likes/dislikes etc - and also he updated his photos between June and October to include the recent one my friend had taken of him, that noone else would have as he isn't on social media.[/quote]
I wasn't commenting on this specific case, just trying to ensure the possibility is at least in peoples minds. I'm sure folk can imagine what an accusation in such instances could lead to.

TheLadyOfShallnott · 12/12/2020 17:53

I think you’ve done a good thing OP.
At least she can make an informed decision before she makes several life changing decisions.

Windmillwhirl · 12/12/2020 17:57

Your poor friend, but you absolutely did the right thing x

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