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What should I do?

33 replies

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 19:32

I’ve been seeing someone for almost a year. It’s been a bit rocky recently. I went onto the app we met on and he’s not on there anymore. Should I ask him about this?

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Notaboutthebass · 16/08/2026 19:43

Why would you ask him about it if he's not on there?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 19:50

Well is he happy with me?

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Pancakeflipper · 16/08/2026 19:53

Apologies but I am confused.

If he was on the App, wouldn't that mean they are looking to date other people (and therefore not happy with you(.
Isn't it better they are not on the App?

Are you still on the App ? If you are, why ?

(Presuming this is an App to meet others).

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/08/2026 19:54

Yes, ask him.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 20:04

Pancakeflipper · 16/08/2026 19:53

Apologies but I am confused.

If he was on the App, wouldn't that mean they are looking to date other people (and therefore not happy with you(.
Isn't it better they are not on the App?

Are you still on the App ? If you are, why ?

(Presuming this is an App to meet others).

I’m not looking to meet anyone new.

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Lmnop22 · 16/08/2026 20:07

You want to confront your partner of a year for NOT being on a dating app trying to meet other women? Because this makes you doubt whether he wants to be with you? WTF?

Naurrr · 16/08/2026 20:09

I don't understand what the problem is?

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/08/2026 20:10

Naurrr · 16/08/2026 20:09

I don't understand what the problem is?

Ni moi non plus........

SilverPink · 16/08/2026 20:11

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 19:50

Well is he happy with me?

But only he can answer that…

Why have things been rocky?

Cloverforever · 16/08/2026 20:12

Why don't you ask him?

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 16/08/2026 20:14

Surely if you tell him that you’re curious as to why he isn’t on the app (which indicates that he might just be happy with you), you then have to admit that you were on the same app due to the rockiness?

60degreecycle · 16/08/2026 20:14

Hey babes, why aren't you still on the dating app? Couldn't see you when I last checked?

If you tell him that you haven't spotted him on the dating app lately, I would presume things are suddenly going to get even more rocky.

VaxMerstappen · 16/08/2026 20:20

More to the point, why are you still on a dating app when you've been in a relationship for a year?

Sounds like this is doomed to failure, either way.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 20:41

VaxMerstappen · 16/08/2026 20:20

More to the point, why are you still on a dating app when you've been in a relationship for a year?

Sounds like this is doomed to failure, either way.

I always meant to speak to him about coming off it but I never did. I’ve got anxiety too.

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Cloverforever · 16/08/2026 20:52

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 20:41

I always meant to speak to him about coming off it but I never did. I’ve got anxiety too.

Why did you need to speak to him about coming off it? Surely if you really liked him you would have just come off/deleted it?

Cherrysoup · 16/08/2026 20:56

Je ne pige pas. You’re still on the app, he isn’t, it’s currently rocky, you have anxiety. Have I got everything?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 21:12

Cloverforever · 16/08/2026 20:52

Why did you need to speak to him about coming off it? Surely if you really liked him you would have just come off/deleted it?

True

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 21:12

Cherrysoup · 16/08/2026 20:56

Je ne pige pas. You’re still on the app, he isn’t, it’s currently rocky, you have anxiety. Have I got everything?

I’m just overthinking. It’s not that rocky.

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Bonkers1966 · 16/08/2026 21:30

What has anxiety got to do with apps? Dating or otherwise?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/08/2026 22:29

Bonkers1966 · 16/08/2026 21:30

What has anxiety got to do with apps? Dating or otherwise?

I think I’m just freaked out and obsessing but I’m fine now.

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Humanswarm · 16/08/2026 22:51

I think perhaps it may be time for some counselling for your anxiety. I think that's in order to be fair to yourself and your partner moving forward. This isn't meant to be unkind, just advice so your relationship can move forward in a healthy way.

blythet · 16/08/2026 22:54

I would say the fact that he’s come off the app means he’s not looking for anyone else.
id be careful with you still being on the app tho - he’s likely to assume you’re the one looking for someone else

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/08/2026 00:37

Humanswarm · 16/08/2026 22:51

I think perhaps it may be time for some counselling for your anxiety. I think that's in order to be fair to yourself and your partner moving forward. This isn't meant to be unkind, just advice so your relationship can move forward in a healthy way.

No point taken. Will look into it. I’m on Prozac which evens out my moods.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/08/2026 00:37

blythet · 16/08/2026 22:54

I would say the fact that he’s come off the app means he’s not looking for anyone else.
id be careful with you still being on the app tho - he’s likely to assume you’re the one looking for someone else

I’ll come off it.

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FloydPink · 17/08/2026 00:47

Never thought I would see a man in a relationship getting grief for NOT being on a dating app!!!

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