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I feel extremely played (need advice)

167 replies

Jakielove · 15/12/2024 23:11

So I’ve been talking to this man for almost two months constantly all the time with out meeting him. Ft calls lots of texts etc. Now I know this is wild but …. I let some things slide. So in the beginning of us talking he had a date planned unexpectedly his parent went into cardiac arrest the day before our date. He texted me right away, yet still wanted to see me later that day ? I declined because “take care of your family, and we’ll reschedule”.

A couple weeks go by and we’re still talking his parent is still in the hospital he scheduled something else and gave me a set time. The day comes and he’s slow with his replies, he claimed that he was at the hospital still helping his parent. I just told him no worries “it’s getting late don’t worry about our date today” About two hours after the original time that we were supposed to meet he started blowing up my phone insisting that I still meet him ? Keep in mind it’s like 8:30pm so I declined. We continued to still talk. His parent did end up passing a few weeks ago he texted me and told me and I sent my condolences. He still wanted to make things work with me and still talk etc.

He’s been out a few times to bars and with friends so I asked him why he hasn’t seen me yet ? We planned a set day which was yesterday. He sent me this excuse saying his barber canceled on him so he didn’t want to be seen in public without a hair cut ? I told him it was either today or I was going to walk away because I’m not going to keep wasting my time. He said he could see me at 6:30 sharp. The time comes and he’s dead silent, I gave it until 7pm So I decided to block him. He has been calling me from private numbers since last night ? Also texting me from fake accounts. I’m not sure what he wants, yet I’m not going to keep getting toyed with.

I’ve never talked to a man this long without out meeting him, the only reason why I made an exception was because of his family circumstances. Yet things aren’t adding up and I don’t think he was ever truly going to meet me. I feel stupid and played with. He also knows where I work ? I don’t think he’ll do anything stupid but ? Idk it’s weird.

he sent me a 4 min voicemail telling me to unblock him and how I’m not the kinda man he needs to block. How he was on his way to come and meet me that day. He also said he wanted to pull up to my job but he felt like that would be weird.

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Jakielove · 19/12/2024 17:51

Buttercup198 · 19/12/2024 09:29

He's clearly fucked up in the head and sounds potentially dangerous and he probably lied to you about his mum who knows
You had a bloody lucky escape he sounds like a absolute nut job

He said “I only called you a handful of times, and I called you because I thought we could talk things out”.

crazy …

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northernlight20 · 19/12/2024 18:36

So, why are you still engaging with him? Why have you not blocked him? Are you enjoying the drama?

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 18:45

northernlight20 · 19/12/2024 18:36

So, why are you still engaging with him? Why have you not blocked him? Are you enjoying the drama?

He is blocked this is from him contacting me through other ways

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northernlight20 · 19/12/2024 18:52

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 18:45

He is blocked this is from him contacting me through other ways

So, stop replying in whatever way he does contact you then and stop engaging. And block him on the other ways he uses to contact you. Otherwise, this is just unnecessary nonsense. He sounds unhinged and playing mind games.

lashy · 19/12/2024 18:55

I'd politely suggest reading what you have written here back to yourself and absolutely go with your gut instinct.
I suspect you already know the answer.

I got to the grand age of 48 (2yrs post divorce) before coming across one of these men whom I'd only read about on this very forum, but foolishly ignored my gut instinct initially (kicked him to the kerb a few months down the line and told him exactly why)...
A player.

Bizarre hot/cold saying how much wants this/that for us, frequently, then not fulfilling most of it.
Empty words.
What an utter waste of time.
A trusted friend and colleague reminded me that 'actions speak louder than words' and they were right.

Never again will I ignore my gut (which had always served me perfectly in the past).
In the words of Mumsnet - 🚩 run for the hills!

MugPlate · 19/12/2024 18:57

A man who wants to meet a woman will meet her.

This one will just go back to texting the other 5 women he’s stringing along.

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 19:13

So basically I’ve been played and toyed with throughout this whole time for his own pleasure? So nothing he was saying was genuine

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Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 19:19

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 19:13

So basically I’ve been played and toyed with throughout this whole time for his own pleasure? So nothing he was saying was genuine

Does it matter? he is a messer, you've had a lucky escape.
Just block him on everything and stop replying to him.
Does he know where you live and work?

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 19:52

Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 19:19

Does it matter? he is a messer, you've had a lucky escape.
Just block him on everything and stop replying to him.
Does he know where you live and work?

He knows where I work the exact place

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Idontjetwashthefucker · 19/12/2024 19:56

You never learn OP, you really need to seek therapy and stop making up stories on the internet

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 20:01

Idontjetwashthefucker · 19/12/2024 19:56

You never learn OP, you really need to seek therapy and stop making up stories on the internet

This is not made up I can show you the no caller ID and the messages

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TwistedWonder · 19/12/2024 20:06

Jakielove · 16/12/2024 01:01

That’s very scary I just can’t picture someone lying about their mom passing…

I suggest you watch one of the myriad of tv documentaries about romance scammers like Love Rats or Catfish. The dying patriots a very common tactic.

You need to stop engaging, stop responding and stop giving him headspace otherwise you’re prolonging the drama. If he contacts you ignore. It’s easy

Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 20:16

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 20:01

This is not made up I can show you the no caller ID and the messages

So if it's real, he is a real threat. Block him on everything and stop engaging with him, you are encouraging this.

Foreigners88 · 19/12/2024 20:23

Ignore. This kind of person would have been quickly out of my life. Stiff upper lip, knowing your interests, sticking to your guns and whoever likes that, let him come

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 19/12/2024 20:24

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 19:13

So basically I’ve been played and toyed with throughout this whole time for his own pleasure? So nothing he was saying was genuine

No he’s not said anything genuine. Anyone can type words or say things over a call.
Being genuine is turning up in person, giving of your time, being generous, sharing time together. That is how a genuine relationship forms.
I am sorry that sounds harsh but it’s true. It’s a red flag.

northernlight20 · 19/12/2024 20:27

This thread is like looking for hen’s teeth 🙈

Applepoop · 19/12/2024 20:27

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 19:52

He knows where I work the exact place

And what kind of place is it? A massive office with a thousand people in it or a little business with 2 people in it?

In any case, he sounds fucking deranged. Do not contact him again.

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 20:36

Applepoop · 19/12/2024 20:27

And what kind of place is it? A massive office with a thousand people in it or a little business with 2 people in it?

In any case, he sounds fucking deranged. Do not contact him again.

It’s in a mall

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Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 21:00

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 20:36

It’s in a mall

Does he know the shop or does he know its in the shopping centre?
Have you blocked him on everything yet?

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 21:11

Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 21:00

Does he know the shop or does he know its in the shopping centre?
Have you blocked him on everything yet?

Yes he’s been blocked on everything and he knows the place I work at

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Nchanged89 · 19/12/2024 21:17

Inform your manager and the shopping centre security if need be. But stop engaging with him.

winter8090 · 19/12/2024 21:22

It sounds like VERY hard work before you meet and I suspect this would continue.

If you still want to take a chance I would set a date and time a good few days in advance and if he cancels it's definitely done.

Jakielove · 19/12/2024 21:37

winter8090 · 19/12/2024 21:22

It sounds like VERY hard work before you meet and I suspect this would continue.

If you still want to take a chance I would set a date and time a good few days in advance and if he cancels it's definitely done.

No I’m done

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Viviennemary · 19/12/2024 21:41

comedycentral · 15/12/2024 23:17

Block him. He's messing you around. I suspect he's actually married.

I agree. It's obvious.

Jakielove · 20/12/2024 01:09

Viviennemary · 19/12/2024 21:41

I agree. It's obvious.

Wow I feel so embarrassed it’s so embarrassing how do I get over this ?

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