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Location on Bumble different to where he says

42 replies

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 16/04/2025 22:25

I've just started dating a guy and we have met a few times and had a lovely time but a few things are bothering me and am not sure if I am over reacting or not. I haven't been back to his yet which I think is strange. He says it's because it's messy and his 2 teenage sons stay with him 50% of the time so it is a bit smelly. But I think this is strange.

Also, he has been away for the week and said he is staying with family in the South of England (we are in the North) as one of them is ill. But the app we met on is showing his location at a town 30 minutes away. He is texting daily with updates and in person seems lovely and very into me but I have this slight niggle which I can't tell if it is intuition or being overly suspicious. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Suszieq · 17/04/2025 08:20

@Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo a man being attentive by remembering details and consistently texting you is the bare minimum . it doesn’t mean he’s a good guy.

What he says doesn’t make sense and I think you’ve caught him in a lie. I’m not sure what the lie is, I heavily suspect a wife but a lie nonetheless

Eagle2025 · 17/04/2025 08:28

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 17/04/2025 00:15

You've all pretty much confirmed my suspicions. I think I'm just going to bin him. I don't have time to play sleuth... thanks everyone x

The only thing I'm not understanding is you said you have only met a few times. So it's very early days. If your going to be this suspicious about someone you've only just met I dont think that's the right mindset and probably best you do just let things end.

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 17/04/2025 08:29

Morning all. I agree that it doesn't look good. So can't find him on Facebook and his Instagram is all professional stuff. He doesn't seem to have any personal stuff on social media as far as I can see. I'm going to message today and say I know he hasn't been honest and that it's over.

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Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 17/04/2025 08:31

Eagle2025 · 17/04/2025 08:28

The only thing I'm not understanding is you said you have only met a few times. So it's very early days. If your going to be this suspicious about someone you've only just met I dont think that's the right mindset and probably best you do just let things end.

I think that's the weird thing... I'm generally a pretty trusting person and I really want to believe him but...

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Eagle2025 · 17/04/2025 08:33

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 17/04/2025 08:31

I think that's the weird thing... I'm generally a pretty trusting person and I really want to believe him but...

And the only reason for thinking he is lying is because of his bumble location? All I would say is I've used other dating apps in the past and there have at times been genuine errors with locations. So if its just that (and you like the guy) maybe just give it a bit longer.

GeorgianaM · 17/04/2025 08:36

You be only met him a few times and want to go back to his?!

Slow down. Get to actually know him first.

BumbleBeegu · 17/04/2025 08:41

jellyfishperiwinkle · 17/04/2025 05:11

Married and divorced twice would be a total deal breaker for me.

Well that’s me out of the dating pool then! 😢

I’ve been married and divorced twice 🤷‍♀️

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 17/04/2025 08:51

The being married and divorced twice is not so much the issue for me (none of us is perfect). Its the potential dishonesty, cheating etc which would be. But I take the point that it is very early days and maybe I need to get to know him better. Lots to think about.

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DaisyChain505 · 17/04/2025 08:56

He’s 100% hiding something. Probably married.

TimeIretired · 17/04/2025 09:00

You know there’s a FB page called something like ‘am I dating your boyfriend’ (can’t be sure as never been on there personally). It’s really sad that such a thing is necessary but might be worth checking out maybe?

Seaoftroubles · 17/04/2025 09:31

Maybe he has disabled the travel mode on Bumble?

Starlight1984 · 17/04/2025 09:32

There is always a sick relative that they have to visit🙄

Starlight1984 · 17/04/2025 09:34

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 16/04/2025 23:15

I think you are probably right. This is what my gut is telling me. Why are men such shits? Weird thing is he told me he has been married and divorced twice before. Why bother going to all that effort?

To try to show you how "honest" he is. It's a classic used by liars and manipulators.

Imbusytodaysorry · 17/04/2025 09:35

Iknowwhythecagedbirdsingstoo · 16/04/2025 22:49

Could he not just send an old pic though? I will try this though. Will have to research a landmark near him.

He can FaceTime call .
I mean he isn’t glued to the sick relative .

I think he’s married. .He's at home with his family for Easter holidays or he’s at the town 30 minutes away on holiday with his family.

purplepie1 · 17/04/2025 12:56

Go on to bumble and copy his photos to your desktop and do a google image search to find out where he has used them. It will show more has used them on other social media sites.

ForLemonOP · 17/04/2025 15:56

We’re about is he from get someone else to look him up as he may have blocked you

mindutopia · 17/04/2025 18:06

How sick could his 40/50 year old sister be that she needs her brother to be providing care? I mean, that’s a pretty odd story in itself. Unless she is dying and he is going to say goodbye. 90 year old granny would be more believable.

I personally don’t think someone has to tell a person they’ve only been on a few dates with where they are at all times or account for their location on an app though. Or invite someone they’ve only barely know to their house. But I don’t think you need a reason to end it if something doesn’t feel right.

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