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Emojis

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cheeselover2021 · 18/10/2021 12:31

Just want to know if I'm over thinking this or if there is possibly something a bit odd. I was reading a post a while ago and someone said check the emojis on a partners phone.

Anyways, I have a gut feeling. DP does not often message anyone except me. Other people would usually be just odd texts, how are you, are you going to such and such etc. I have full access to his phone, he often leaves it laying around. He only has text message and whatsapp on there as far as know as messaging apps. No secrecy with our phones.

He always sends me the same emojis when we text, the little heart ones, and we text often. However a couple of months ago he accidently sent an emoji mixed in which was the 'phew' emoji. I didn't think much of it, but it seemed odd and he said he'd pressed it by accident. However unless it was in the recently used section, he'd have no way been able to scroll through and press that particular one by accident.

I know I sound like a loon right now, so bear with me.

It just sort of felt wrong. And as he doesn't text hardly anyone it had no reason to be in his recently used section. So I just thought must have been in there from a message a while ago or something and as he dosnt use emojis in any other messages as a rule, and only uses the same 2 with me mostly. So I just forgot it and thought I'm being an idiot here.

Then it happened again, with a different emoji a sad face one, accidentality sent. Definitely never has sent that to me before.

Like I said he has no issue with me on his phone. So recently I had a look at list of messages and nothing there except the normal, same with whatsapp. And none of them had any emojis in.

Still sounding like a loon I know.

So he went out the other night and messaged me, included the heart emojis and again, there was another one accidently clicked in his drunken state I expect. But my gut is just thinking, how are they in his recent list when he never sends them. And this one was not in the recent list when I was on his phone a few days before.

I then went out the next night, we texted as normal. No rogue emojis.

I get back yesterday and I just didnt feel right about this bloody emoji the other night. I think I'm losing the plot.

But I went on his phone for something and did a quick look at the emoji list in his recently used and there at the top are the 2 he usually sends, followed by 5 others in the space before the rogue one he'd sent me the night before. I did a quick test on my own phone and it puts them in that order of use. So basically it means he has sent 5 emojis between the rogue one to me the previous night and me looking at his phone. None were to me and looking at his text list and whatsapp which is always pretty sparse, none sent to anyone there either.

So am I going mad, overthinking this or does this point to him messaging someone, using those emojis inbetween our last texts but his phone shows he hasn't texted anyone.

For what its worth, the emojis were: A smily blushing face, a cry with laughter face, a waving hand, a huge grin smile face and an emoji of a person in a bed.

I mean, its just emojis. but the fact they have obviously been clicked on as they are in his most recent list and not sent to me or any other text in his messages or whatsapp is bugging me. Add to it the fact that the one he sent me accidently the night before is now way down the list, so these must have been more recently used than that one?

Any other explanations? I mean i have no issue him using emojis, but I'm thinking they must be being used and the messages either deleted or being used in another messaging platform? Or am I just losing the plot?

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Wildlingbobble · 23/10/2021 15:46

This is one of those things that can make you feel like something of a nutter & if you mention it you’ll be accused of absolutely losing your marbles

Like a PP I’ve had these exact same thoughts before, DID bring it up, was told I was nuts.. and in the end he was texting other people behind my back!

Obviously not saying any sort of infidelity is definitely the case here but I would be similarly suspicious I think. You’re not coming across as a ‘loon’ at all

rainbowstardrops · 23/10/2021 16:39

If you've got a gut feeling then I definitely wouldn't overlook that.
I hope there's nothing going on.

cheeselover2021 · 25/10/2021 15:28

So here is the update.

Told him I can see there is a difference between regular websites and what time hes been on safari on his phone. So must be he was in private mode.
He said he doesn't ever go in private mode. Looking at nothing. I'm being ridiculous.

So I told him he has one last chance not to lie to me. If he lies I walk right now. If he tells the truth I can think about what hes said and make a more informed decision and he has a chance to explain.

I then added, although I can't see whats been accessed in private mode on the phone, as the browser on the phone doesn't save the history. The router on the other hand does show what connections have been made to what sites.

And there are logs in your router. (I set it up for him so totally feasible I'd have access to it).

So there we have it. He visited a site out of 'curiousity' just a couple of times apparantly. I don't want to know what site, but its a site he was willing to visit more then once, leave bloody emojis or messages or whatever and lie to me about, so I have a good idea it wasn't a site on motor racing or the weather.

And no I didn't check the router and pretty sure there are no logs on it anyway showing websites visited.

At least I know I wasn't going insane. Can't be doing a relationship with lies and shit behind partners back. Not for me, so I will walk away.
We don't live together, have no kids together so I'm fortunate in that sense. But my god it hurts. being lied to is a massive thing for me, and he knew it. It was the lies over anything else. People make mistakes, But lies? Nah, they are a choice made to save your own skin.

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Hulahoopla · 25/10/2021 15:51

So it wasn’t just a porn site ? Did he admit is was an interactive type site?

Gonnagetgoing · 25/10/2021 15:58

@cheeselover2021

So here is the update.

Told him I can see there is a difference between regular websites and what time hes been on safari on his phone. So must be he was in private mode.
He said he doesn't ever go in private mode. Looking at nothing. I'm being ridiculous.

So I told him he has one last chance not to lie to me. If he lies I walk right now. If he tells the truth I can think about what hes said and make a more informed decision and he has a chance to explain.

I then added, although I can't see whats been accessed in private mode on the phone, as the browser on the phone doesn't save the history. The router on the other hand does show what connections have been made to what sites.

And there are logs in your router. (I set it up for him so totally feasible I'd have access to it).

So there we have it. He visited a site out of 'curiousity' just a couple of times apparantly. I don't want to know what site, but its a site he was willing to visit more then once, leave bloody emojis or messages or whatever and lie to me about, so I have a good idea it wasn't a site on motor racing or the weather.

And no I didn't check the router and pretty sure there are no logs on it anyway showing websites visited.

At least I know I wasn't going insane. Can't be doing a relationship with lies and shit behind partners back. Not for me, so I will walk away.
We don't live together, have no kids together so I'm fortunate in that sense. But my god it hurts. being lied to is a massive thing for me, and he knew it. It was the lies over anything else. People make mistakes, But lies? Nah, they are a choice made to save your own skin.

Thanks for the update and good for you on ending things. Onwards and upwards. Agreed it must be a relief to know you are not going insane.

I wouldn't be with someone who lies either and the site is a red herring. It could be any site and he's interacting with people and leaving emojis.

girlmom21 · 25/10/2021 16:16

@cheeselover2021 wow OP. I'm glad you stuck to your guns on this one but I'm sorry it turned out like this Thanks

Feelingparanoid · 25/10/2021 18:14

Probably the usual adult work type site. Sorry about the update OP but well done for sticking up for yourself.

PornStarQuarantini · 25/10/2021 22:23

The emoji use sounded like it could be explained away but you probably had a feeling based on his behaviour too OP, one that was imperceptible but you were tuned in. I agree re lies - not a good omen. I admire your strength & resolve to not tolerate it. Well done you. You know you deserve better.

Onthedunes · 25/10/2021 23:28

Do all men lie

It seems so, good for you op, you deserve better.

Bet he looks a bit scummy to you now.

suburbanhousewine · 26/10/2021 23:17

Just read your update OP.

Tbh I am so glad screentime helped you. It’s a nifty trick. It also shows how easy it is to lie but also how technology can catch you out without your knowledge. It’s how I caught my DP on a dodgy site. It’s horrible. I actually didn’t find the site itself to be as awful as I’d expected (he gave me the login and could read and see it all). I found it pathetic. The hurtful part is the lies and the secrecy. Also, just how much you have to dig for the truth - it’s almost a sense of relief

WickedWitchOfTheTrent · 27/10/2021 08:07

Just seen your update op, whilst it's a shitty outcome I'm glad you got some clarity.

When I read your op I thought you were bonkers and paranoid (sorry Blush), but actually it just goes to show, that if something doesn't feel right, gut instinct, then you're right to poke and pry. It also goes to show that the truth will usually come out, who's have thought you'd had found out he's been messaging on a dodgy website, just by noticing odd emoji's.

desperatehousewife21 · 27/10/2021 08:50

Reading this thread, although a crappy outcome for the OP, makes me think how many men are doing the exact same thing but are more guarded and never leave their phone around/ their partner isn’t tech savvy to know where to look in the phone to check this sort of stuff. I know there needs to be a level of trust within a relationship that your partner won’t do this, but now I can’t help but think a lot of them are, and are just better at hiding it and that makes me feel very uneasy.

Lana07 · 28/10/2021 21:35

I personally wouldn't worry over emojis.

He is with me, there is no evidence of him doing anything wrong.

That's all that would matter to me.

There would be another story if I had clear evidence.

Loveintherain · 29/10/2021 07:59

@Lana07 read the thread

Kidsfortea · 26/11/2022 23:19

epythymy · 18/10/2021 22:04

If it's whatsapp search by emoji in the search bar, all chats where it's used come up.

Also check his battery usage, that'll give you an indication what apps he's using more frequently

I did not know that! Just tried it. Learn something new every day.

Aussiegirl123456 · 26/11/2022 23:57

In my recently used, I have a piano and a person lying in bed. I’ve never ever used either. Genuinely.

Aussiegirl123456 · 26/11/2022 23:58

Oh oops zombie thread, wish I’d read more 😆

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