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Should I message his wife?

117 replies

YellowRose81 · 07/11/2021 21:37

I’m 40, single and use a couple of dating apps occasionally. A while ago, I saw a guy I used to know at university on Hinge. We were good friends about 20 years ago (had a drunken snog once but nothing else) and are friends on Facebook but never talk really. I swiped right on him just to see what he’d do (for those that don’t know, Hinge is different to Tinder - you get notified if someone “likes” you and can then decide whether to match with them or not) and he matched with me a while later. We had a bit of a chat, just about what we’re up to now, no flirting or anything - it was more of a “haha fancy seeing you here” thing - I knew from Facebook he’d been married and had young kids, but I just presumed he and his wife must have separated/divorced. Eventually in the chat I asked him about his wife, but he never answered and the conversation stopped. I deleted Hinge after a while and forgot about it.

Anyway, I recently saw some photos on Facebook he was tagged in with his wife and their kids so I presumed they must be giving it another go. A few days later I re-downloaded Hinge…and tonight I’ve spotted him on there again.

I’ve just been looking back through the recent photos on FB, there are some she’s put up just from yesterday of them out for Bonfire night with the kids and friends, then some from Halloween etc. To me, they look very much like a family. But maybe they’re just staying amicable for the children? I know it’s not really any of my business but having been screwed over by men in the past and reading a lot about similar experiences from others on here, I am feeling uneasy and wondering if I should message her about seeing him on there. If he/they get angry at me for it, I haven’t lost anything as I don’t really have a friendship with him any more and could just cut him off without too much trouble. But should I do it or should I just mind my own business, swipe him left and forget about it? I’ve screenshot his profile just in case.

OP posts:
me4real · 07/11/2021 21:42

I would say you'd be absolutely right to tell her. She should know.

tootootaataa · 07/11/2021 21:42

I would keep my nose out, personally.

Moonshine11 · 07/11/2021 21:45

Mind your business

MrsWooster · 07/11/2021 21:47

I would want to know.

GoodnightGrandma · 07/11/2021 21:47

I would.

Ohdoleavemealone · 07/11/2021 21:49

Stay out of it. Not your business to interfere with so little information.

KayKayWat · 07/11/2021 21:55

Maybe he just never deleted his profile. I’d keep my nose out tbh. You say you could just ‘cut him off without any trouble’ but this is naive. He could lose his rag and put a brick through your window etc.

Prattypatel · 07/11/2021 21:59

It is non of your business.sorry,but you come across as a curtain twitcher.

Bluntness100 · 07/11/2021 22:01

This kinda reads like you’ve been Facebook stalking him op? And her?

YellowRose81 · 07/11/2021 22:03

@KayKayWat he doesn’t know where I live but I take your point - and @Prattypatel I’d hate to be seen like that but can see how it might look that way. I think he probably just hasn't deleted his profile as @KayKayWat said. I will leave it alone. Really appreciate everyone’s advice.

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YellowRose81 · 07/11/2021 22:05

@Bluntness100 genuinely I haven’t - the photos just came up in my feed as he was tagged in them, and it was honestly coincidence seeing him on Hinge soon after. The last time I saw him on there was months ago and I haven’t looked at his Facebook at all since then.

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SW1amp · 07/11/2021 22:09

Yes tell her
Surely anyone would want to know

A few mins of your life could save her from months or years of heartache

Twizbe · 07/11/2021 22:09

Keep out of it. None of your business

KangarooSally · 07/11/2021 22:12

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me4real · 07/11/2021 22:13

I don't think people would keep their profile up if they were married and not looking to stray. The not replying after you mentioned his wife shows he was there doing something shifty.

Understandingnotignorance · 07/11/2021 22:14

I would want to know.

Obsidiansphere · 07/11/2021 22:15

Tbf I’d want to know…

Anordinarymum · 07/11/2021 22:17

Keep out of it as others have said

summercupcake · 07/11/2021 22:17

If I were her I would really want you to tell me. I would really not want you to 'stay out if it' like some people are advising.

That's the easy way out. If you know but say nothing aren't you complicit in the betrayal?

boreon · 07/11/2021 22:19

Don't message her.

SpookyPumpkinPants · 07/11/2021 22:20

If I was her I'd want you to tell me.

Tiredofbs123 · 07/11/2021 22:22

I would want to know… I’d thank you for telling me.

me4real · 07/11/2021 22:22

There's a 50/50 split so far @Tafelberg on whether you should message her. It's your conscience so I would follow it, even if some people would and some wouldn't.

DoesHePlayTheFiddle · 07/11/2021 22:25

No, keep it to yourself. You aren't involved with him, it would be a bit 'nosey neighbour'-ish to push your way into their business.

On the other hand, I was glad when someone told me my DH was seeing someone - it gave me the excuse I needed to get him out of the house.

CrazyTimesAreOccurring · 07/11/2021 22:26

This thread shows absolutely what a tough decision it is, "tell her" "dont tell her" in equal measure

Personally I would want to know.