Been having great messaging chat with a guy I've matched on Bumble. Messaging constantly for a week - he's keen to meet but I've been busy so we're meeting next week. He seems a decent bloke, kind, normal etc. I know it's hard to tell before meeting what the real chemistry will be like but we're messaging a lot.
Anyway, I'm a single mum and he's known this from the outset. Last night he messaged "Since we have chatted quite a lot now, I hope you don't mind me asking what happened between you and your child's father? Don't have to answer if you don't want to."
I'm really taken a back he's asked me this when we haven't met yet. Seems very personal. My DC's father was emotionally & physically abusive and I've had to have a lot of support post-relationship. I don't feel comfortable texting someone who is technically a stranger about this, even now it makes me feel sick thinking about my ex. It's really triggering.
I know the guy doesn't know this context and is probably curious. But how do I reply? This is a conversation I would have with someone a few dates down the line...
Also is it normal that he's asked me this so early?
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HelloLemonPie · 18/04/2024 06:02
HelloLemonPie · 18/04/2024 06:11
I wouldn't mind sharing that story with someone, but I feel like I would need to have met them in person and guaged them. It's a really hard thing to talk about, like, the most painful period I've ever been through.
HelloLemonPie · 18/04/2024 06:22
@SortingItOut I had lots of support from Women's Aid and therapy. I've worked on myself a lot and I am a different person now. Ex is still in my life, he sees DC twice a month. We went to court, the works, but there wasn't enough evidence to prove Coercive Control despite the police & women's aid being behind me.
Like I say, the hardest thing I've ever been through. It's something I couldn't even consider revisiting to explain to someone without really knowing and trusting them.
I think I'll reply saying...
'The PC answer is it didn't work out. If we get to date 4/5 you can have the real answer. 😊'
Or something along those lines.
I think he probably feels it's ok to ask as we really have text a lot and opened up about perspectives on the world, about our parents, dreams and hopes and we're clicking on that level.
category12 · 18/04/2024 06:28
The PC answer is it didn't work out. If we get to date 4/5 you can have the real answer. 😊'
Gosh, don't send that! It's making it interesting and an obvious thing for him to latch on to.
And 4 or 5 dates is in no way long enough to understand what sort of man the new guy is.
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PoochiesPinkEars · 18/04/2024 06:13
How about
Let's park that question for another day when we know each other better.
category12 · 18/04/2024 06:28
The PC answer is it didn't work out. If we get to date 4/5 you can have the real answer. 😊'
Gosh, don't send that! It's making it interesting and an obvious thing for him to latch on to.
And 4 or 5 dates is in no way long enough to understand what sort of man the new guy is.
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