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Is this conversation a red flag between exs ?

113 replies

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 18:26

the guy I’m dating ex girlfriend posted a quote on her story saying “she’s hard to replace, and unforgettable, hard to come bye”. He responded to her quote and texted her saying “yea yea yea” . she responded saying “you know it” then he said “mmh idk”. She then replied saying “you know you still like me” and he responded saying “how are you so sure” ….

why did he even comment on her post saying that?

OP posts:
BirthdayRainbow · 06/07/2024 20:16

Doesn't matter if he has feelings or not. You don't flirt with an ex when you're with someone else and certainly not for the whole world to see.

AnotherExpatKiwi · 06/07/2024 20:20

MammaTo · 06/07/2024 20:15

I do sorry, I think the whole interaction that you’ve quoted means the door is wide open with her.

Not just the door….

Chuck him back into the sea

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 20:30

BirthdayRainbow · 06/07/2024 20:16

Doesn't matter if he has feelings or not. You don't flirt with an ex when you're with someone else and certainly not for the whole world to see.

💯 - at the very least he’s fucking disrespectful.

It’s all very juvenile OP. Honestly it sounds like a school drama involving the year 10’a

This ones not a keeper

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 20:36

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 20:30

💯 - at the very least he’s fucking disrespectful.

It’s all very juvenile OP. Honestly it sounds like a school drama involving the year 10’a

This ones not a keeper

No her whole post was for everyone to see…. I’m not sure if you guys are familiar with instagram/facebook? There’s a feature where you can post on your story which is public so that’s what she did. He responded to her post which went to her private message/DM… which only she can see his reply. Still doesn’t make it better though

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Reugny · 06/07/2024 20:44

OP everyone who has posted on the thread us telling you to dump his immature ass.

Then go find someone who is more mature.

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 20:48

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 20:36

No her whole post was for everyone to see…. I’m not sure if you guys are familiar with instagram/facebook? There’s a feature where you can post on your story which is public so that’s what she did. He responded to her post which went to her private message/DM… which only she can see his reply. Still doesn’t make it better though

Errr I think the entire planet is familiar with Facebook and instagram

We’re not some sort of Neanderthal cave dwellers you know

tuvamoodyson · 06/07/2024 20:53

Rondel · 06/07/2024 18:57

Exactly.

Fortunately in my case it was pre-Internet, so we just scribbled PAUL+LISA4EVER on walls.

I always found Cathy & Claire very helpful in these situations

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 22:59

I was also confused when she said “you know you still like me” and he responded saying “how are you so sure”…….

why is he even responding?

then she texted saying “so you don’t” and he hasn’t replied to her since……

OP posts:
Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:02

She posted the story for him to see knowing he would reply. He replied and she followed it up. She texted him
because she wants to know how he feels.

He may have been sarcastic with his first response but if one of my exes posted that I’d just eye roll and wouldn’t reply. She got his attention and he replied, she got what he wanted and he clearly wanted to chat with her.

He’s not worth it.

LadyMinerva · 06/07/2024 23:08

Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:02

She posted the story for him to see knowing he would reply. He replied and she followed it up. She texted him
because she wants to know how he feels.

He may have been sarcastic with his first response but if one of my exes posted that I’d just eye roll and wouldn’t reply. She got his attention and he replied, she got what he wanted and he clearly wanted to chat with her.

He’s not worth it.

Exactly. OP, if you want to be with a BOY then stick around with this one. There'll be lots more of this silly, immature drama to come.

Or, do you want to be with a MAN? If so, throw this one back and move on, find your worth.

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 23:20

Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:02

She posted the story for him to see knowing he would reply. He replied and she followed it up. She texted him
because she wants to know how he feels.

He may have been sarcastic with his first response but if one of my exes posted that I’d just eye roll and wouldn’t reply. She got his attention and he replied, she got what he wanted and he clearly wanted to chat with her.

He’s not worth it.

your right ! Yet why do you think he would reply to it ? I don’t get it ?

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Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:23

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 23:20

your right ! Yet why do you think he would reply to it ? I don’t get it ?

He’s replied to it to flirt with her. Sorry I know it’s not what you want to hear but there’s no other reason for it.

He’s interested in what she has to say. she hasn’t confirmed any feelings to him so it seems like he won’t be the first to admit he still cares.

Personally If I were you I’d move on! I’ve kept in touch with many of my exes but on a friendly/ platonic level, there’s no flirting and I would t be replying to any thirst stories.

pandasorous · 06/07/2024 23:36

@LexiAllen stop trying to figure out this dumbass. he liked the attention, he wanted to flirt. he hoped he can sleep with her again. does it matter?

tbh you need to work on yourself. why did you choose someone who is clearly an immature idiot? why are you so fixated on him? just walk away. clearly you are very young. choose better.

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 23:39

pandasorous · 06/07/2024 23:36

@LexiAllen stop trying to figure out this dumbass. he liked the attention, he wanted to flirt. he hoped he can sleep with her again. does it matter?

tbh you need to work on yourself. why did you choose someone who is clearly an immature idiot? why are you so fixated on him? just walk away. clearly you are very young. choose better.

💯 - OP don’t give any more headspace trying to figure out why an immature attention seeking wanker acts like an immature attention seeking wanker. That’s what he is and what he does.

Hes keeping her sweet so if it doesn’t work out with you then he’ll be booty calling her wanting an easy shag.

Its all pathetic drama

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 23:40

Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:23

He’s replied to it to flirt with her. Sorry I know it’s not what you want to hear but there’s no other reason for it.

He’s interested in what she has to say. she hasn’t confirmed any feelings to him so it seems like he won’t be the first to admit he still cares.

Personally If I were you I’d move on! I’ve kept in touch with many of my exes but on a friendly/ platonic level, there’s no flirting and I would t be replying to any thirst stories.

Make sense… that’s probably why she said “you know you still like me” and he said “how are you so sure about that……

doesn’t that come off like he likes her ?

when she said “so you don’t” he didn’t reply?

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Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:42

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 23:40

Make sense… that’s probably why she said “you know you still like me” and he said “how are you so sure about that……

doesn’t that come off like he likes her ?

when she said “so you don’t” he didn’t reply?

How do you know their full conversation? If you’re with him then he probably won’t reply until he’s on his own.

Whatever their interaction has been it’s left you feeling uncomfortable. You’re 23, is this really worth it?

also not replying says more to me than replying- he could have said no, I’m in a happy relationship but he’s left it open. To me he’s uncertain and doesn’t want to shut her down just yet.

LexiAllen · 06/07/2024 23:55

Lostworlds · 06/07/2024 23:42

How do you know their full conversation? If you’re with him then he probably won’t reply until he’s on his own.

Whatever their interaction has been it’s left you feeling uncomfortable. You’re 23, is this really worth it?

also not replying says more to me than replying- he could have said no, I’m in a happy relationship but he’s left it open. To me he’s uncertain and doesn’t want to shut her down just yet.

Edited

I seen it on his phone ….

they also had a conversation a couple days ago that went like this..

He posted on his story that he only talks to a few people a day… she commented this
Her - “shut up you know you talk to loads of women”
him- I could but I don’t, they try though”
Her- sends a rolling eye emoji
Him-“ I’m trying to be young and turnt like you”
Her- “I’m trying to be married and in the house”
Him-“ lmao now you wanna to be married”
Her-“ I’ve always wanted to be “
Him- “I’m just going based up off what you told me”
Her- “I’ve always told you I wanted to get married one day
him- no you’ve never told me that, I remember what I heard.

my whole thing is why is he so adamant about this conversation?

yet he claims no feelings are involved on his part with her …

OP posts:
SamW98 · 06/07/2024 23:56

So is he showing you these messages or are you checking his phone?

LexiAllen · 07/07/2024 00:04

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 23:56

So is he showing you these messages or are you checking his phone?

I seen the messages pop up on his phone and I clicked on it

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SamW98 · 07/07/2024 00:05

LexiAllen · 07/07/2024 00:04

I seen the messages pop up on his phone and I clicked on it

So you don’t trust him and you’re checking up on him?

Surely you see how unhealthy and toxic this all is?

VotesAndGoats · 07/07/2024 00:37

SamW98 · 06/07/2024 20:48

Errr I think the entire planet is familiar with Facebook and instagram

We’re not some sort of Neanderthal cave dwellers you know

😂😂😂 and it was asked so politely.

VotesAndGoats · 07/07/2024 00:43

Op, men in committed relationships generally don't text their exes unless they have shared children or an urgent reason. They don't message like this. Its very disrespectful of you. He is also showing you his colours.

Waterboatlass · 07/07/2024 00:46

OP he is still interested in the ex. He is not likely to admit this to you unless he wants to end the relationship and he is probably happy enough arsing around with both.

Don't grub around with this nonsense. Find a man interested in you only and spend your time together doing fun and interesting things. Not this crap.

DaftyLass · 07/07/2024 00:50

They are still interested in each other.
They are testing the waters to see how interested.
She will see he is eager to reply, they post not so hidden hints to each other, and play it out as much as they can.
It is a way to increase contact without taking a risk yet.
That part comes after.
Put this one out, and focus on dating men not teen acting boys

pandasorous · 07/07/2024 01:10

this whole thing is ridiculously juvenile.