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Don't want to open the msg from him

134 replies

Kitten2 · 09/08/2022 21:06

A guy I was quite casually seeing, but got too hung up on and eventually ended it with, has messaged today.

4 hours ago.

I used to open his messages instantly. But I know this will be a set back for me, whatever it says.

It's ruined my evening because now I'm just thinking about it. I was only just starting to feel happy again.

We were in some kind of casual relationship for 6 months, mostly sexual. But we got on well. He was avoidant and hard to read. I didn't think he'd get back in touch. Maybe it's to tell me he's got an STI. Should I open it?! When should I open it?

I don't want to have to keep checking to see if he's read / replied, if I send a response. I absolutely hate that feeling.

OP posts:
Zonder · 10/08/2022 09:56

Please don't reply. That's really the best response.

Angippp · 10/08/2022 10:02

if you ignore him, he will come back again, if you reply no, he will come back, the only way to get rid is to block all social media send emails to spam, and block the phone number.
Classic Nac hoover maneuver, he's bored or lost whoever he's been messing with and is now just looking for his next supply. old or new ... don't matter, this will continue for years if you allow it to.

Festoonlights · 10/08/2022 10:20

I agree send back

🤣 Er no thanks!

and block on everything
ypu are worth more than that op!!!!!
Jesus he is a total cretin

AnneKipankitoo · 10/08/2022 10:24

Block .

I was hoping for an update . Bit nosy , me !

Louise0701 · 10/08/2022 10:33

I would reply with
😂😂😂

delete and block

CuriousMama · 10/08/2022 10:34

I agree block. Or send 😂 then block. I've had a few of these turds in my day. Happily married now but between dhs I had a lot of fun. One sounded just like your twunt.

CuriousMama · 10/08/2022 10:36

When I say I had fun I didn't let them get to me. They are players. Sad pathetic men constantly wanting their egos stroked.

Blushingm · 10/08/2022 10:37

Reply

'Alice, Alice, Who the fuck is Alice?'

I'm allowed btw as my name is Alice

Lovemusic33 · 10/08/2022 10:43

Why do guys do this?

I’m guessing because they are sat at home thinking ‘I really need a shag, who can I contact?’?

I have just received a message from a guy I dated a while ago asking “hi, how are you?”, I know what will come next, he will ask if I want to come to his, go for a walk or have lunch, probably because he wants a shag, and if I was to go to his and shag him he would vanish again until the next time he was desperate.

Block this guy, tell him you have better things (people) to do 😉.

ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley · 10/08/2022 11:07

The only appropriate answer here is, "I would rather stab myself in the eye with a spear of frozen piss".

Come on OP. He's a fucking wrong un. Treat him that way.

Ijsbear · 10/08/2022 11:23

If youre feelings weren't involved, I'd answer ~hi, it's fine, I'm busy too, I'll text when I'm free

Then forget the whole thing

I bet he knew how you felt and was fine about leaving you hanging, I don't see why you shouldn't do the same. It's not like it's going to break his heart and it brings a tiny bit of power back into your hands. If he answers you again then just ignore it

Zonder · 10/08/2022 11:46

AnneKipankitoo · 10/08/2022 10:24

Block .

I was hoping for an update . Bit nosy , me !

There are updates but under a different name.

CornishTiger · 10/08/2022 11:55

No response is a response.

SilentHedges · 10/08/2022 11:57

SexyHoneyMoony · 10/08/2022 07:45

Leaving on read hurts more than never opening

Indeed it does. I left a message read and unreplied to in 2007 (cheating sh!t) He was still trying to contact me 10 years later. I've now blocked almost all avenues and that's a fit punishment. I haven't thought about him in years, until random things remind me.

FYI I know he has zero interest in how I feel, it's all about having no power.

Whatkindoflifeisthis · 10/08/2022 12:32

Cheeky sod, he clearly just sees you as an easy shag. Ignore and block.

AGirlsNameIsAryaStark · 10/08/2022 13:06

@ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley "I'd rather stab myself in the eye with a spear of frozen piss" will forever be my favourite comeback 😂

Shariefa · 10/08/2022 13:26

just open and read it...whatever you do after that is totally your decision.

Believe me i've been in that stupid situation for a very long time and everytime i would walk away just to end up back in his bed or mine...it wasn't easy to walk away cause i really had genuine feelings for him but i finally managed to do it. Now we just say hallo and keep small talk. Whatever you decide to do is totally up to you and you alone. Choose what is best for you

ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley · 10/08/2022 13:29

AGirlsNameIsAryaStark · 10/08/2022 13:06

@ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley "I'd rather stab myself in the eye with a spear of frozen piss" will forever be my favourite comeback 😂

You're welcome. I'm full of that sort of thing cos sadly the world is choc full of twats. : )

Shariefa · 10/08/2022 13:30

Annabananna1 · 09/08/2022 21:35

Why's he got to do this. He took hours and even days to reply to me when we were seeing eachother. Was so vague. So unreachable and kept it as cool as he could.

I wanted him to care so badly.

Maybe he's messaged by mistake!? I'll over think it and all it will say is wrong number soz.

just open the thing and get it over with stop stressing and worrying over someone who is not even your shit worth...put on your big girl panties and handle your buznis girl

Shariefa · 10/08/2022 13:34

ItWasJustifiedHeWasACunt · 09/08/2022 22:27

Open it. For my sake. Oh erm I mean yours 😊

😂im also curious to know wht that message says now😂

Shariefa · 10/08/2022 13:38

SuperSange · 10/08/2022 08:32

What a dick. Just don't reply, leave him in read. Arsehole.

oh my gosh...he is so fucked up its not even funny😂what did you reply...just say
hi good thanx and no thanx. Bye
then you delete and block his number everywhere.

CuriousMama · 10/08/2022 13:40

She has opened it. Just had a NCF

Shariefa · 10/08/2022 13:55

10HailMarys · 10/08/2022 09:26

Someone I had a very similar 'relationship' with used to do this to me - suddenly message out of the blue. I won't bore you with the details but the situation was extremely similar to yours.

It's his way of boosting his ego by keeping you hanging on. He knows full well what effect his messages have. As it was you that ended things, he wants to prove that he's still got you wrapped around his little finger.

Personally, I would either delete it unread and block him, or read it solely to satisfy my curiosity, and then whatever it says, still block him without replying. Even if it says 'Actually I've realised you're The One, please marry me' or 'I have terminal cancer' or 'I have realised what a shit I've been and I promise I have changed' or something. Whatever it says, it will be written solely for his own gain and will just fuck you up if you get into a conversation with him. Do not let him keep manipulating you like this; it's torture. I promise you that he is a giant arsehole. This is textbook stuff, really. You are better than this.

i took back my power...well i took a little revenge to satisfy myself...i text out of the blue said im horny can we meet had revenge sex then just never text again after that and he started texting thinking we good again and i just kept reading but not replied to his messages...well to be honest i was kinda a little bitchy there because i met someone and then just before i made it offical with the guy i had my revenge on that one then week after that decided to give the guy a fair chance. I know it wasnt the best idea but it was the best thing i could ever have done for me...gave him a taste of his own medicine...most wont agree on my method but hey it worked for me

AnneKipankitoo · 10/08/2022 18:15

Zonder · 10/08/2022 11:46

There are updates but under a different name.

Thanks @Zonder
Duh ! 🤦🏻‍♀️

DatingDinosaur · 10/08/2022 18:54

I’d just reply “Hi Bertie. Thanks for the offer but that ship has sailed now. All the best for the future. Alice”

Then block if you don’t want the stress of wondering if he’ll reply, etc. after that.

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