Sign of cheating or other sketchy behavior?

[Rosemary26]

He and I started our relationship as a long distance one, and we used to chat all the time using Skype. He had the account for years. About a month ago I asked if I could use his account to make a call because he had Skype credit. He said he “lost” the account. I checked and the app is gone from his phone. He wouldn’t say anymore about it and was upset with me for asking. But I mean, I highly doubt he just lost the account... He used to say that having our messages there meant a lot to him. Now he’s on the defensive and as usual, we can’t even have a discussion about it without it turning into a fight.

If he didn't lose the account, what do you think happened?

It depends. When was the last time you two have used Skype?
I used to have Skype too. And used it a lot. But it was a while ago and a few phone updates ago too.
So - now if I wanted to get to it - I won’t know where to start. Don’t even remember my log in.

So - if last time was this year - maybe it’s strange. Anything before then - it’s nothing really.

Skype is free. So not sure what “Skype credit” is or why you’d not download it and start your own account. Each Skype account is linked to an email and phone number, so really you should have your own account.

What happened to your account OP? I’ve just realised you must have also had a Skype account to have been using it to chat with him years ago....
If my DH asked to use my Skype I’d think it was a very strange and intrusive question.

@PlanDeRaccordement

The Skype credit is used for making calls to someone who does not have Skype. That way it functions as a regular phone plan.

Now he’s on the defensive and as usual, we can’t even have a discussion about it without it turning into a fight.

This alone is reason enough to end it. You can't communicate like mature adults.

Thanks @Rosemary26
So why not use your regular phone to call or ask your friend to get Skype?

I don’t understand too what there is to discuss about it? You thought he still had Skype with credit, but he doesn’t. That should be the end of it.
Why would deleting an app you don’t use anymore be cause for such suspicion on your part?
Normally suspicious behaviour is downloading new apps and messaging over them. Not deleting an old one you used to need to talk when you were long distance, but no longer need because your not long distance anymore.

@PlanDeRaccordement

I have my own account. However, you must pay for Skype credit. I didn’t have money to top up my own account at the time, so that’s why I asked to use his so I could make one phone call to America.

There must be a big back story to this. I had a Skype account years ago. I was then asked to use Skype for an interview last summer during lockdown. I didn't have a clue about what my original Skype name was so had to set it up again brand nw. So, this alone is just what it is, he doesn't have Skype. Whats the real reason you are suspicious OP?

You've been through so very much over the last few years OP. You're obviously a survivor, but that doesn't mean you should have to keep 'just' surviving instead of really living. Cutting out toxic people is a great way to start that process