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He's lying about new gf right?

92 replies

Cwytch · 17/08/2022 16:27

Long term lurker and regular name changer if I ever do post

Been in a ldr for 4 years, for various reasons it's not possible to live closer together at this point. Got to know each other just as he was relocating from our mutual city. We talk every day and see each other every 4-6 weeks, sometimes longer depending on schedules.

A few things over the months seemed
a bit odd.

He bought a 4 bed house moving from his city centre place to the suburbs, didn't say a word about it until the day before he was moving.

He started new business, I knew he wanted to, we talked about it. He launched it, didn't say a word about it until I saw it on insta.

His first follower was Anna, he followed her, and also with his private account. She is friends with a few of his friends.

I looked at her insta page, it's open not private. 1 photo of them together, taken 2 days ago. Only one post, just that, which he liked from business page

He sent me photos of something
on desk was letter when I zoom in it's her name at his address

I asked him direct, are you seeing someone, someone you are living with? He was quite cross, are you serious, Then forget it. That was yesterday. Nothing since.

I know they weren't together when we got together, but they are now right?

Other info, we live hundreds of miles apart, I travel a lot for work. We are late 30's she looks same age. I know I sound about 15

So now, I'm thinking maybe I'm wrong? Maybe they aren't? Should I make contact first? Maybe I hurt his feelings? Or maybe I'm an idiot.

I'm feeling a bit sad, so please don't be too robust

OP posts:
category12 · 17/08/2022 18:57

PowerPack · 17/08/2022 18:56

Why would he not tell you though? Surely it's (relatively) easy to break of a ldr if that's what you want?

Cake and eat it.

You don't just suddenly move in with a strange woman - he's probably had both of them on the go for some time.

Cwytch · 17/08/2022 19:00

Thank you for the nice messages, I'm feeling very fragile.

I didn't hear from him all day but I didn't message him either, I don't really see the point. If it was me, and he asked me, I would have said no there's noone else then be normal. I guess his silence speaks volumes.

It could be he has spent the day blocking me everywhere on his (and her ?) Account. I dont know, I didn't check yet. I'll look.later.

I do deserve better. Its funny his business is all about integrity, loyalty, honour, honesty...what a joke

Such a waste and sad end to 4 years. Which makes me think a goodbye would be a decent thing to do. I don't know

OP posts:
PowerPack · 17/08/2022 19:01

category12 · 17/08/2022 18:57

Cake and eat it.

You don't just suddenly move in with a strange woman - he's probably had both of them on the go for some time.

Yes, but if he's only seeing OP every 4-6 weeks, he's not getting much cake!

Sandra1984 · 17/08/2022 19:04

@Cwytch Such a waste and sad end to 4 years. Which makes me think a goodbye would be a decent thing to do.

If he's been promising love to someone else on your back he's not a decent guy. I would not say anything to him and message Anna, let her know what type of jerk she moved in with.

A sweet revenge is a beautiful thing (sometimes).

Zonder · 17/08/2022 19:06

Sorry but it does sound like it's over. In a really mean way. He really hasn't treated you very nicely here.

MsDogLady · 17/08/2022 19:12

He’s a small, inadequate man who enjoys the game of juggling 2 women.

category12 · 17/08/2022 19:14

There's no hurry, OP. You don't have to do anything right now. Just look after yourself.

Very cruel way for things to end.

Jellytottss · 17/08/2022 19:28

PowerPack · 17/08/2022 18:56

Why would he not tell you though? Surely it's (relatively) easy to break of a ldr if that's what you want?

Gosh this is the worst advice. The man is clearly very cruel and greedy.

It's beneficial to the man.... and if it happens he did meet Anna after OP that explains that. Aside from that people have affairs for YEARS for many reasons also.

A LDR isn't really a real relationship not the type you have described and it leaves a lot of room for not really knowing that person. I feel for you OP. Look after yourself!

Fresh2022 · 17/08/2022 20:28

Blessing in disguise get rid just got out of nearly 2 years ldr it was so hard my first proper relationship reconnected a few years ago as he got divorced he’s seeing someone now who is jealous of me so I have blocked him now and I am seeing an amazing new guy x

Cwytch · 18/08/2022 13:09

Still nothing from him, but also I still haven't contacted him either. Part of me wants to, but also I'm thinking fuck it.

He either knows I suspect or he knows I know, and that he lied and he knows i know he lied. Either way he doesn't want an awkward conversation, and so this way, I just go away, easiest for him.

To the pp, yes, in a way he did set me free

Sorry for venting here I dont feel ready to talk to any of my friends about it yet

OP posts:
AccidentallyRunToWindsor · 18/08/2022 13:15

Sorry OP, what a horrid thing to happen.

I would be sending Anna evidence of your relationship as well, let the poor cow know what her BF is really like.

Ohahjustalittlebit · 18/08/2022 14:23

I would also be asking Anna about things to be honest. If she has just bought a property with him then she needs to be aware of how sneaky he can be and make her own decisions from there. Sorry you have been treated like this OP.

ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley · 18/08/2022 14:30

If only there was an alternative to men for straight women.

So many of them are utter assholes.

excellentday · 18/08/2022 15:06

I think I'd also be messaging Anna. She likely knows nothing about you. And could even have spent alot of her own money for them to move into the 4 bed house together.
I know you owe her nothing, but it really stinks when shitty men like this think they can get away with shit like this.
You'll be ok OP. Think of it more as getting your life back, it will be much better without this dickhead in it.

VerifiedBot2351 · 18/08/2022 15:10

You need to ask her.

Cwytch · 18/08/2022 15:42

I just don't know if I can bring myself to put this bomb under her life.

I miss him, I miss talking to him. But, he will be knowing how hurt i am feeling but still nothing from him. What a mess

OP posts:
Cwytch · 18/08/2022 15:46

I think if I hadn't asked him everything would still be ok, I feel like I ruined everything. But what was wrong with asking for clarity

OP posts:
Sandra1984 · 18/08/2022 15:49

Cwytch · 18/08/2022 15:46

I think if I hadn't asked him everything would still be ok, I feel like I ruined everything. But what was wrong with asking for clarity

You ruined everything because you want stability and protection for your family? Really?

Sandra1984 · 18/08/2022 15:51

You sound like you’re walking on egg shells on that home.

Jellytottss · 18/08/2022 16:01

Cwytch · 18/08/2022 15:46

I think if I hadn't asked him everything would still be ok, I feel like I ruined everything. But what was wrong with asking for clarity

No OP. The man is cruel he was selling you dreams. Seeing each other every 4 -6 weeks for the past 4 years?? That is not a relationship. Its best you knew and you can move on in time.

badgerstink · 18/08/2022 16:03

Thanks f you only saw him every 4/6 weeks there could be more of 'you' out there. He could've been having a girls day. I'd tell the GF

Jellytottss · 18/08/2022 16:16

excellentday · 18/08/2022 15:06

I think I'd also be messaging Anna. She likely knows nothing about you. And could even have spent alot of her own money for them to move into the 4 bed house together.
I know you owe her nothing, but it really stinks when shitty men like this think they can get away with shit like this.
You'll be ok OP. Think of it more as getting your life back, it will be much better without this dickhead in it.

I'm afraid I agree with this, the man sounds like the type to go on to other victims and 4 years is quite a long time to be leading someone else on.

Whatever you do OP even if you feel low don't contact this man. Its better you speak with Anna that is the only way you will get some truth.

Sartre · 18/08/2022 16:16

Moving from a flat to a 4 bedroom house is a bit of a step up, sounds like the actions of someone planning a family to me… I’d guess he has been with Anna for a long time and they bought the house together. Sorry OP.

Dazedandconfused0 · 18/08/2022 16:24

Cwytch · 18/08/2022 15:46

I think if I hadn't asked him everything would still be ok, I feel like I ruined everything. But what was wrong with asking for clarity

He was long gone before you said anything OP
It is not your fault

MsDogLady · 18/08/2022 17:44

Cwytch, you were right to address this. He’s been making mugs of you and Anna with his deceptive double life.

You’re no longer completely in the dark, but he is still robbing Anna’s consent and choices. Like you, she deserves to know.

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