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Boyfriend messaging other girl

28 replies

Titaniae · 07/09/2021 16:57

7 months ago my boyfriend was messaging a co-worker, being flirty, bought her lunch for Valentines day and the girl couldn't even look me in the eye when I went to his work. We broke up for a little while maybe a few weeks, he then promised he'd stop, which he did. Now a new girl has started working there, she has been working there for maybe a week before he got her number. He told me it was because they both were interested in a game he was getting (we are both heavy gamers). They now text everyday. I've told him I'm not okay with this because of his last female co-worker situation, but he's defending it. We are currently on another break due to this, but it hasn't stopped him from talking to her all the time. I honestly don't know if I should just give up or if I'm being an idiot. ALL advice is welcome.

OP posts:
Outbutnotoutout · 07/09/2021 16:59

Dump and move on

Aprilx · 07/09/2021 19:19

One course you should give up.

BrisbaneandGone · 07/09/2021 19:26

Put your gloves on and get him in the bin

cakecakecheese · 07/09/2021 19:27

Yeah. You can't trust him.

Pinkbonbon · 07/09/2021 19:28

Nah, fuck that. He has no respect for you and theres nothing you can do or say to get someones respect when they are like that.

I bet she doesn't even know you exist.

I'm sure someone'll miss the point entirely and give you some tosh about friendships being allowed but no op, his behaviour is deliberately shitty to you. And you have every right to feel hurt.

Bin this one. He is a knob.

Marineboy67 · 07/09/2021 20:48

Dump the twat

CornishTiger · 07/09/2021 20:49

Walk away permanently. You are not the matinee show whilst he seeks the main act. You deserve more.

MozzarellaMonster · 07/09/2021 20:52

You don't trust him, I don't blame you, let the lucky ladies have him he will soon message other girls behind there back also.

GoingOutOutNEVER · 11/09/2021 21:12

Don’t go back to him, you obviously have trust issues in relationships, maybe you need to seek advice so you can help yourself with these issues. Men and women can be just friends and not everyone is a cheater. Be you find a relationship that makes you happy and be secure in your own self

doodledeedum · 11/09/2021 21:16

Would you marry this guy? Could you trust him when you break up everytime he does this ? ( shouldn't even do it once- never mind twice!)

ClaudiaWinkleHam · 11/09/2021 21:35

You’re not an idiot, he is. I think you know it’s time to move on. Onwards & upwards Flowers

MsDogLady · 11/09/2021 21:45

So a week after meeting this new woman, they are constantly messaging outside of work? He is making a mug of you.

Titaniae, he learned nothing from the consequences of his previous flirtation. Instead of moving mountains to regain your trust, he still feels entitled to cross your boundaries and dismiss your feelings.

He obviously craves and prioritizes the attention of other women, so will never be a safe bet. Take heed and walk asap.

MsDogLady · 11/09/2021 21:47

walk away asap.

BrilliantBetty · 11/09/2021 21:47

You're not an idiot because clearly you realise that he is untrustworthy and up to no good.

He clearly wants an option B.

BuffyTheBuffetSlayer · 11/09/2021 22:20

I'm sure someone'll miss the point entirely and give you some tosh about friendships being allowed but no op, his behaviour is deliberately shitty to you. And you have every right to feel hurt.

GoingOutOutNEVER
Don’t go back to him, you obviously have trust issues in relationships, maybe you need to seek advice so you can help yourself with these issues. Men and women can be just friends and not everyone is a cheater. Be you find a relationship that makes you happy and be secure in your own self

GrinGrin

Closetbeanmuncher · 11/09/2021 22:37

Thirsty as fuck, no way would I continue it.

He's an embarrassment.

Emimummy · 11/09/2021 22:44

You are way too good for him. Please realise he has no respect for you or your feelings. That sort of person is not worth waiting around for. Completely block him out of your life for good and move on.

CanofCant · 11/09/2021 23:10

Ditch him. You've given him a second chance that he did not deserve and he is cheating on you (or at least attempting to) in plain sight.

His actions must be grinding you down and making you feel worthless. Cut him loose.

Aquamarine1029 · 11/09/2021 23:13

Unfortunately, you didn't learn your lesson the first time he cheated on you. Are you really going to be a doormat once again?

WanderlyWagonInWales · 11/09/2021 23:14

Leave the bastard

bellabelle1994 · 11/09/2021 23:17

He sounds a serious beg! Dump him

MydogWillow · 12/09/2021 08:02

He is fishing for what he thinks is a better catch and making you look like a mug. No respect.

Hold your head high and dump him.

Bluntness100 · 12/09/2021 08:05

@MydogWillow

He is fishing for what he thinks is a better catch and making you look like a mug. No respect.

Hold your head high and dump him.

This, what you doing op? Hanging on in there with someone looking for someone else.
layladomino · 12/09/2021 08:23

You aren't an idiot - you have an untrustworthy bf who doesn't respect you, and you have realised it isn't right.

I echo what others are saying - walk away with dignity. I'm certain he knows exactly what he's doing. If you don't walk away now, it's only a matter of time before he does (either with this latest colleague or the next one he 'befriends').

If he's willing to to do this, and to lie to you, then you will spend all your time questionning what he's up to. That's no way to live. In any case, there are much better men out there. Ones who don't leave you wondering whether or not they're trustworthy and into you.

Crystalvas · 12/09/2021 10:34

Hes disrespected your boundaries he should be on his best behaviour since you caught him the last time. Dump him hes not worth the effort anymore. You notmarried to him so no ties there. You have nothing to lost.