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My ex said ‘I’m so well known for doing what I’m supposed too’ wth does that mean?

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BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 16:51

So me and my ex was together 2 years.. we split up in may before me he had been single for 5 years and that ex he was with 5 years ago he's now with again 🙄
My question is My best friend posted something and tagged me in the post he laugh reacted too it and then liked one of her pics 😷
So she messaged him asking why he's liking her stuff and will his gf appreciate that he said he liked it because she looks really nice then said ‘in all seriousness though I hope she's doing good I really do' on about me, so my friend put him in his place and said he's out of order knowing that's she’s my bestfriend and what about his gf to which he replied with 'it is what it is im well known for doing what I'm supposed too'
Wth does that mean specifically 'I'm well known for doing what im supposed too' his ex he's with now they have kids together so could he possibly mean oh I've just gone back for the kids or what? Also I know I shouldn't be over thinking this but I'm only overthinking this because I don't know what it means and yes I know he's liking her shit and reacting to something I'm tagged in because he's still very clearly watching my shit.. he isn't blocked but he's not on my friend list either

it was only 2 months ago after me ending things and me going no contact did he message me weeks late telling me he missed me sending me sad songs all the rest of it knowing I was moving on to then get back with his ex?😂 some ‘men’🤷🏻‍♀️

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BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:06

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Lins77 · 09/07/2025 17:07

None of us know what he meant. Any answer can only be speculation.

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:07

ForZanyAquaViewer · 09/07/2025 17:06

I genuinely hope this person is a teenager. Otherwise, there’s something fairly fundamental wrong with you.

No you just aren’t a nice person I didn’t ask for opinions I simply asked ‘what does he mean’

like are you ok?

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ForZanyAquaViewer · 09/07/2025 17:09

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:07

No you just aren’t a nice person I didn’t ask for opinions I simply asked ‘what does he mean’

like are you ok?

I didn’t ask for opinions I simply asked ‘what does he mean’

What do you think an opinion is?

I’d ask if you were okay, but the answer is fairly apparent.

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:16

ForZanyAquaViewer · 09/07/2025 17:09

I didn’t ask for opinions I simply asked ‘what does he mean’

What do you think an opinion is?

I’d ask if you were okay, but the answer is fairly apparent.

Just go away why are you still here either answer the question or leave? So you’ve never overthought something an ex has said ?
we split up 2 months ago ofc I’m going to overthink it

Yes answering my question is giving an opinion on what he could of meant but that’s the only opinion I asked for? If your not going to be nice and just make me feel like crap then just leave? My age is irrelevant to a nasty stranger online. Bye

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BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:17

Lins77 · 09/07/2025 17:07

None of us know what he meant. Any answer can only be speculation.

I know that obvs haha

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greytab · 09/07/2025 17:19

Are you hoping there’s a chance of reconciliation? Is that what you’re hoping was the hidden meaning behind the message?

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:22

greytab · 09/07/2025 17:19

Are you hoping there’s a chance of reconciliation? Is that what you’re hoping was the hidden meaning behind the message?

No honestly I’m just wondering what he meant because he always has a way with words and has always been really subliminal
i don’t want him hence why he’s back with his ex because she will put up with everything he knows I won’t hence why we split.
I ended things we did go back and fourth for like a month and then I stopped contact he tried contacting me a few times it took everything in me to ignore it but I know it’s for the best

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Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 09/07/2025 17:23

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:22

No honestly I’m just wondering what he meant because he always has a way with words and has always been really subliminal
i don’t want him hence why he’s back with his ex because she will put up with everything he knows I won’t hence why we split.
I ended things we did go back and fourth for like a month and then I stopped contact he tried contacting me a few times it took everything in me to ignore it but I know it’s for the best

If he wrote what you quoted him as writing, then I don't think the phrase 'a way with words' is the phrase you are looking for.

All of you just block each other. Problem over.

greytab · 09/07/2025 17:23

I would have taken it that he knew he wasn’t meant to be liking stuff but sarcastically said he was known for doing what he supposed to do which was him claiming he will do what he wants actually.

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:25

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My ex said ‘I’m so well known for doing what I’m supposed too’ wth does that mean?
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BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:26

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 09/07/2025 17:23

If he wrote what you quoted him as writing, then I don't think the phrase 'a way with words' is the phrase you are looking for.

All of you just block each other. Problem over.

I mean in general he has a way with words……

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MemorableTrenchcoat · 09/07/2025 17:27

What silly, childish drama.

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:28

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outerspacepotato · 09/07/2025 17:31

He doesn't really mean anything. He's just saying shit to start shit to stay in your head and your friend is not such a great friend because she's poking the wasp nest.

Don't you have better things to do than fret about what an ex said or meant?

greytab · 09/07/2025 17:31

With your update I’d say he was stating that he wasn’t doing anything wrong

Pollqueen · 09/07/2025 17:35

I think it's a typo and he meant "well known for NOT doing what he's supposed to"

Either way, block and move on, no good will come of letting him back in

BigMouthBigFacts · 09/07/2025 17:38

outerspacepotato · 09/07/2025 17:31

He doesn't really mean anything. He's just saying shit to start shit to stay in your head and your friend is not such a great friend because she's poking the wasp nest.

Don't you have better things to do than fret about what an ex said or meant?

Yes I know and it’s really bothering me that I have been sat overthinking this but come on I am only human after all we all overthink and I know he’s moved on and so have i mentally and I shouldn’t be overthinking it but unfortunately I have been

we all do a lot of things we shouldn’t do you know what I’m saying ex’s are exs for a reason I guess! Still playing kind games that are clearly working which I feel so stupid for but again I’m only human

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Hatty65 · 09/07/2025 17:42

He's known for being a cheat. And constantly pursuing other women whilst in a relationship. He thinks this makes him cool or fanciable. It doesn't.

He's a wanker, OP. Just block and move one.

apostrophewoman · 09/07/2025 17:49

It’s coming over from the text as total sarcasm, as in, yes I know I shouldn’t be wishing her well, but I’m such a bad boy, ha ha.
Yes, we have all been there, and definitely me, and I remember over thinking and analysing stuff before I wised up and realised he was a total cunt and he just wants to live in your head and keep bobbing in and out of your life when he wants to and pulling the strings. Block him, seriously, don’t think about it, block him. He’s not worth agonising about, he’s gone back to his ex because you dumped him - ponder how pathetic that is.

DinaofCloud9 · 09/07/2025 17:53

I think he's being sarcastic as in I do what I want. It all sounds too dramatic over one sentence though so just move on.

Mrsttcno1 · 09/07/2025 17:57

I can only assume everyone involved in this drama is 16, you’d all do well to grow up I think.

BellissimoGecko · 09/07/2025 18:11

Who cares? He sounds like an illiterate idiot. Block him and move on!!

outerspacepotato · 09/07/2025 18:17

That is what he wants, for you to be thinking about him in the present. Don't give him what he wants.

He's the past. Don't let him steal your peace. Today is better without him.

The best revenge on an ex is to be over them.

Isimplywaited · 09/07/2025 18:20

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