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Ghost returns

27 replies

3sausagedogs · 25/11/2023 10:58

I dated a guy a year ago. We met at an event and had a few drinks and swapped numbers. We went out a few times and he cooked me dinner etc then he had troubles at work and kinda disappeared as he was clearly very stressed. We bumped into each other again in a pub on a night out and we went home together. The next morning he freaked out and left. That was January. Last night he messaged saying I looked good, he thought I had blocked him and fancy a drink. I have no idea what to reply so I’m looking for suggestions!

OP posts:
Fannyfiggs · 25/11/2023 11:01

Reply 'who is this?'

AllSewnUp · 25/11/2023 11:03

If you fancy a shag and nothing more then arrange to meet.

If you're looking for someone who treats women as though they are not disposable objects to ejaculate into, block and delete and never give him a second of your thought again.

DollyDaydreamW · 25/11/2023 11:04

Block, delete, raise standards. You are worth more. Good luck!

Haggisfish3 · 25/11/2023 11:06

‘Fuck off!’?

GrumpyOldCrone · 25/11/2023 11:12

I’d be tempted to reply with this: 😂
But actually I wouldn’t reply at all.

MrBigsCat · 25/11/2023 11:13

Fannyfiggs · 25/11/2023 11:01

Reply 'who is this?'

I second this one

Nomad19 · 25/11/2023 11:13

Reply "who is this?" When he responds, block.

yellowsmileyface · 25/11/2023 11:18

Don't reply. Just block him.

Based on your recent relationship experiences, it doesn't sound like you have very strong boundaries. This guy is clearly just looking for a shag.

I would really encourage you to do the Freedom Programme and take a step back from dating for a while.

Bubblegum22 · 25/11/2023 11:18

Block him and forget him. He’s a user.

Philandbill · 25/11/2023 11:20

He's really not worth your time. Be dignified and don't reply and block. Or utterly ignore.

Pinkbonbon · 25/11/2023 11:24

I'd suspect he is married tbh...had to leave the job as his wife found out he was dating. Then 'freaked out' after sleeping with you as he realised he'd been out all night. Then reappeared out of the blue now as his wife is preoccupied with pregnancy or away for a few days or something.

Either way 'No' would be my reply.

itsgoingtobeabumpyride · 25/11/2023 11:27

That's got booty call written all over it.
Reply "who dis?"

NuffSaidSam · 25/11/2023 11:28

Why do you need to reply?

Gowlett · 25/11/2023 11:30

Looking for a shag.

Thecatthatgotthesouredmilk · 25/11/2023 11:39

Please don't reply. He contacts you looking for validation for his weak ego. Ego kibbles as I like to call it.

ToBeOrNotToBee · 25/11/2023 11:43

Don't even bother

ToBeOrNotToBee · 25/11/2023 11:44

Pinkbonbon · 25/11/2023 11:24

I'd suspect he is married tbh...had to leave the job as his wife found out he was dating. Then 'freaked out' after sleeping with you as he realised he'd been out all night. Then reappeared out of the blue now as his wife is preoccupied with pregnancy or away for a few days or something.

Either way 'No' would be my reply.

You need help.

LoreleiG · 25/11/2023 11:46

‘Clearly very stressed’ so disappeared... Don’t waste your time OP.

HopeFloatsAbove · 25/11/2023 11:54

Like and love yourself more, he is not freaked pout, too busy or whatever the heck reason he is feeding you everytime he pops back up in your life. He is after one thing and you seem to be a good bait in his opinion. Stop listening to his words and look closer at his actions if you want a permanent man in your life. He aint it.

Gowlett · 25/11/2023 11:57

HopeFloatsAbove, yes. The book He’s Just Not That Into You explains this very well. Think more of yourself, OP.

forumstalk · 25/11/2023 12:19

GrumpyOldCrone · 25/11/2023 11:12

I’d be tempted to reply with this: 😂
But actually I wouldn’t reply at all.

Make it three laughing emojicons lol

Itsmehi222 · 25/11/2023 12:20

‘who’s this’

’ghosts name’

’lol’

thats its. Leave it.

Libertass · 25/11/2023 12:26

Depends what you want. If you want a shag, go for it, but don’t expect more.

If you want a relationship, ignore him.

Disturbia81 · 25/11/2023 14:13

Itsmehi222 · 25/11/2023 12:20

‘who’s this’

’ghosts name’

’lol’

thats its. Leave it.

I like this, just replace the lol with "😂" then block 😆

Over40Overdating · 25/11/2023 14:20

Ah the ghosts of Christmas past have come early for you!

I used to have a few of these - usual reason is their current victim has had enough or is not boosting their ego to usual levels so they are casting the net for a nice Christmas hook up.

Who is this?
ghost name
Sorry, not ringing a bell

usually sends them packing.

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