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He contacted me then ghosted me

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ThatCosyKoala · 12/11/2024 09:35

Hello, Im here asking for an advice of what to think of this person as I am left really confused.

I was in a relationship with someone for 4 years. We have 1 child together who is nearly 7. He left with no explanation when our child was 2. He never answered calls or texts.

I found out he had another baby on the way and I accepted the relationship was over. I was really hurt he didn’t want to see our child anymore but I stopped texting and calling.

It’s been 4 years since then and last week I had a text message saying the following:
’I saw you the other day I hope you are ok, how is (inserts child's name)’

I didn’t recognise the number and replied with:
’ hello, I haven’t got your number who is this’

I never got a reply.

Same day I went on my whatsapp on my lunch break and saw missed calls from my ex’s number so I realised the messages from the other number are from him. I messaged him on iMessage but my messages were not delivered I thought I was blocked so I messaged on whastapp instead.

my messages were delivered after 5 hours or so, he read and never replied. My messages on whatsapp were: ‘ hello I saw you called me and I’ve only just seen it’

it’s been a week since this interaction but I feel so stupid for replying. what was going through this person mind to contact me and to ignore me again. I’ve been feeling so low this past week and I was doing so well before that. I thought he wanted to see his child I guess I’m being delusional. Was there something wrong with my reply?

OP posts:
Idontjetwashthefucker · 13/11/2024 08:45

SprinklesSparkles · 13/11/2024 08:40

Sorry I didn’t mean literally jumping for joy was just using pps words but if you are honest with yourself you was happy to hear from him? You messaged him 3 times that’s very eager

Possibly because they have a child together?

SprinklesSparkles · 13/11/2024 08:57

Trust me my absent ex contacts all the time and I ignore him, and he has not been absent for as long. I can’t imagine being happy for an ex who hasn’t contacted in 5 years! I’d be fuming and ignored him not happy, each to their own though.

ThatCosyKoala · 13/11/2024 12:15

SprinklesSparkles · 13/11/2024 08:40

Sorry I didn’t mean literally jumping for joy was just using pps words but if you are honest with yourself you was happy to hear from him? You messaged him 3 times that’s very eager

The first text I send was to the number I didnt recognise as his, the second text was on imessage after I saw his calls from his primary number but my text didnt go through so I send it on his whatsapp. he saw it hours later and didnt reply I deleted the conversation and put all my privacy settings to My contacts only and after 5-10 min he called me but I didnt answer. I think he was stalking me to see when Im online and when I changed everything he thought I might have blocked him

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ThatCosyKoala · 13/11/2024 12:16

SprinklesSparkles · 13/11/2024 08:57

Trust me my absent ex contacts all the time and I ignore him, and he has not been absent for as long. I can’t imagine being happy for an ex who hasn’t contacted in 5 years! I’d be fuming and ignored him not happy, each to their own though.

Im not happy either and no he has never contacted me before at all I never expected him to

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Pinkbonbon · 13/11/2024 17:57

All the more reason not to reply if hes convinced his gf you are the enemy. Sod getting involved with all that narcissistic triangulation bs.

That is, assuming it's actually her that messages you. Could be him trying to convince you it's her via a fake profile.

They like to play women off against eachother.
For all you know he could be messaging her pretending to be you too.

CallmePaul · 13/11/2024 21:14

Christl78 · 13/11/2024 06:14

What kind of man leaves his 2 year old child and never contacts again? I think don’t let this man into your kid’s life as he will walk away again and your child will be deeply hurt. What a horrible excuse of a man.

Couldn't agree more, I'm a dad & just can't imagine ever ever doing that. What an absolute & utter prick.

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