I feel like my boyfriend lying to me...

Cebu, Philippines
March 26, 2010 10:57pm CST
Her ex-girlfriend texted me how he was, if he were able to make it in other country to work. And it happened that my boyfriend texted me, asking what I'm doing? SO I replied that I her ex-girlfriend and I exchanging text messages, and I decided to ask him if him and her was still communicating each other, but I swear I didn't mean to accuse or want him to stop texting her, I just want to know if they were. Instead, he replied that I should asked her ex-girlfriend if they do, and he then starting to say something like. " Why, is it forbidden to text her?, that he has too many friends and one of them is her ex-gf, and If I'm going to stop it, we have to end what we are now!" Isn't harsh for me? One more thing, he texted me " I am not stopping you to communicate w/ your "boy friends" so why stop me?" I feel like, WHAT????? Here we go again, it was because my simple question. Sigh! Do you think my boyfriend still not getting over with her? Is it better that we break up? Please advise me about this, I'm so confused. I feel like I'm not being loved. I hate the feeling of being neglected and why he can't tell me straight? To be honest, It's not a big deal for me if they continue to communicate for as long as I know, but he said, "do I really have to report? To tell you everything?" and I said to myself "WHy not?" If we are planning to spend our lives together, we have to be open in everything, right? I don't know how to handle this, it's really too much!!!!
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26 responses
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Hi ccarabuena! As a girlfriend, you have the right to know what's happening to him. You have to be open to each other. For him, instead of getting angry, he just acted like he was really guilty and was really doing something fishy. Why is he so defensive, you're just asking if he is still texting her ex-girlfriend or not. I'm sorry to say but it seems like he don't really love you that much. For me as long as you are letting other people go on your way, it will not be a good relationship. Specially if he is still communicating with his ex-girlfriend. I know this is not the relationship that you are wishing for, so it's up to you, if you can take this kind of relationship, remember you are still boyfriend/girlfriend. If you want to give up, I think you have enough reason to do so. So good luck! Happy myLotting!
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
It's really hard if your boyfriend/girlfriend is hiding something with you. In a relationship, honesty is very important. They said we should trust our partners, but actually it depends if he/she is worthy to be trusted. Trust cannot get in an instant. It is to be proven. With what your boyfriend is showing you, it's really hard to trust him no matter how you try. You might not know, while you are his boyfriend, there are already third party which is starting to build and one day will come, you will just get shocked. You should make up your mind now. Either try to fix your relationship if you think it's still possible or just give up even it's really hard for you. It will be more painful if you will continue I guess. But try to see if he can still change. Wish you all the best. Take care!
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 10
Well yes, I've been thinking it carefully ever since when we were together if it's worth to risk. Of course, I want to live happy until the end of my days here in the world. It's really a matter of trust, before even up today, he always accused me of doing something different when I am certain and very transparent to him, and only to find out one day that he's been texting all the way to with his past relationship without my knowledge. I want to stop texting him until I learn to move on, if along the way to my healing process he's going to do some effort of keeping me and make me to change my mind then why not, right? I just want him to be vocal and at the same time trust me, because I will not do anything foolish or think of something that will make an argument. I will be more supportive if everything is clear to me.
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 10
Yes, I'm afraid I have to do what you guys are saying. It seems that this will not go further. I have tried my best to be the best girlfriend that he ever wanted. And it was indeed a simple question that should answerable with Yes or No. To be honest, I am not stopping him to text any person he want, I just want to know what's going on since, I don't want to wake up one day and everything that I have put on will suddenly disappear. It hurts me so much and I can't think why is he trying to hide it from me, and if there's no big deal for that, he should tell me right? It's too late when he confirmed it that he's still texting her after I forwarded him the message from his ex-girlfriend, and then that's when he started getting mad at me.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Hmm.. The first notion I got is I think it would all be best if you and your boyfriend stopped texting about these stuff and start talking about it face-to-face. I mean, it's unhealthy for each other to start defending each side through sms because of the following reasons: 1. Messages in sms are typed and we all know that though we know the person very well, we don't hear the tone of their voices when they type each word. Thus, it may be as if you're nagging him when he reads the messages etc. 2. It's difficult to fight through sms because facial expressions are necessary, a hug would solve a lot of worries and insecurities. Further, I have been to that situation, men tend to be in the 'defensive' mode when talking about the ex's. It does not mean they're not over their ex's, it's just weird that you'd be talking to the ex. Also, I think both of you have to really sit and talk about this, both should not be that open in terms of talking to ex's anymore. Yes, they could be friends, but it's different when it causes a fight between the two of you. Plus, the mere fact that you and him are talking about separating because of such just simply means that forever is not yet in your hearts - it may be in your minds, but obviously both are not ready for it. So, as an advice? Well, I wouldn't say quit. I won't say expect either. Let this ride as it is, enjoy the moment and just let it stand. Stop being ready to fight and stop stressing out yourselves. When there's a problem or a symptom of a problem - it is better to avoid reacting before you get to see each other. As for reporting, it wouldn't be reporting anymore if both would no longer feel the need to explain everything. Instead, it would feel like sharing. We were like that before too, he felt he was obligated to tell me everything, while I wasn't really thinking about that. Soon, without me initiating the topic, he would just tell me - not out of obligation but because he wanted to share his day with me. Don't worry, you guys will figure it out. For now, enjoy the relationship. If there's nothing to be enjoyed about anymore - well, life is too short to be miserable.
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• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Laydee, I was really hoping that one day he can initiate of telling me what's going on with his life out there. He is the type of person who feel like it's corny to say I missed you, I love you, or tell something that he's in pain, hurt or whatsoever. I know he's been struggling right now because he's away from his family and friends, but what I would like to pin point and want him to realized that I'm here for him everytime he needs someone to talk to, instead he keep on venting his frustrations and thoughts to his friends but not me. He was open to me before but when we were together, I noticed that he changed and keep all the things to himself. Only to find out one day that he's texting someone else to take care of him at the hospital before instead of me taking good care of him. I feel like I was lambasted with all the force and couldn't stand up and fight for my right at that time. I feel like I'm idiot and can do nothing because I'm at work. You know the person that he texted instead of me? was my mortal enemy I should say. A girl who fell in love with him though that girl already engaged to someone else. I feel like I'm so hopeless and gosh that's ridiculous isn't?
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
7 Apr 10
This incident clearly tells you that he's not with you for the right reasons. Him being 'macho' about saying I love you and I miss you, and to the point of looking for other women to take care of him? I tell you he's trash. I tell you finally to just move on. Don't be a martyr just because you think you love him. Remember that these types of people never change. If you continue this, you'll be like a puppy who's begging for scraps of love and worst, he'd only be with you because he feels GREAT that you're begging for those scraps.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
27 Mar 10
Hi, ccarabuena. It sounds like your boyfriend may still have feelings for his ex-girlfriend. Why is he constantly texting her?? If he is with you, why is he still contacting her by texting. It sounds like he has something to hide. If I were you, I would find out what it is. And if he is lying to you, it is better that you kick him straight to the curve.
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• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
I honestly don't know, but when I asked him about it, he told me that they are still friends and he think that there's nothing wrong in making friends with his past girlfriends. And I believed that, however, I must also say that you might be correct that he has still feelings for her because as of now, he used his ex-girlfriends name as a password. I don't know which social sight though but I know it is.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
For me my advice is he is not a good husband to be because he cheated you in that way if you purse your self to love him then your whole life would be many agony in him.
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• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Is the force that led him to text his ex girlfriend the same urge that led you to post this discussion? Do you have fun posting this discussion? Did he have fun texting his ex? All of this is just a matter of pleasure to ourselves and we cannot resist it. It looks dull if he stops chatting with his ex and it would be terrible if you not post this discussion. But thanks to his "improper behavior" and this discussion, we myloters had learned so much.
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• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Oh, I was really surprised with your message here. However, in other way I must agree that my boyfriend is just seeking of pleasure and excitement everytime he's texting with his ex girlfriend. However, it's also not right that everytime I opened my facebook and update my stuff in there, he would also accused me of chatting with my ex boyfriend which is not true, since the day he told me that he already set his mind that I will be the last woman that he want to spend the rest of his life. So that's what really make me confused about. What you think?
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
I'd like to think that your boyfriend is immature and he is doing something behind your back. Fine, get mad if he wants to. So he thinks you're accusing him, so what? But to actually threaten you with ending your relationship? Honey, if he's going to go that far, then it only means that he does not appreciate you relationship that much. I'm sure it's hard to hear this kind of point of view from a lot of people, and we all have the same point of view. One of the myLotters recommended giving him some space, and backing off. i think it was Lipstick2009. That might work. don't text him for a few days. See if he misses you. Something was probably going on with him. Don't try to find out because eventually he'll let you know. So be patient, give him some room, and do yourself a favor and give yourself some room. Oh, and one more thing. DO let him know that if he wants to break up because he thinks you don't trust him, you're going to let him. I doubt he will go and do something like that to you. You don't have to let him know that you suspect something's going on because it might fuel his anger even more. But let him know that he can't bully you around just because he doesn't like what you asked him.
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Apr 10
I really love what you said, hahaha. I think that's the perfect way of describing the whole scenario. I've been thinking that way since then, he keeps on telling me that I'm the one who's cheating on him which is not true. I know that behind all these accusation from him, there are things that I accidentally discover without too much effort. I'm blessed because he's still there, eventhough he know's that I know he knew " no matter what" he's still the one. It's unfair as what other people say but I think that what love means. It's not about being happy all the time, it takes a lot of courage, sacrifice, faith and a barrel of understanding to your partner - to the one that you love.
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
I was playing online game at the moment while replying to all the messages who posted their comments. And when I get back and do something, I noticed that he message me in the online game that we enjoy together and when I read his messages he sais something like, "oh your busy with your man, again" so on and so forth...grrrrrrr it's really annoying and when in fact it isn't true at all. I don't know what to do, and want to know why he keeps on doing this to me. I really treasure the relationship that we had and I don't want to mess it up again. Sigh! I don't know how to assure him that I never did something wrong. But do you think he's doing this to cover up what happened yesterday with her ex-girlfriend?
• Philippines
28 Mar 10
Probably.. Have you ever heard of the saying "Takot sa sariling multo / Afraid of your own ghost" ? For those who aren't too familiar, it's when someone says you're doing something because they're actually afraid that you might be cheating on them because they have been doing it themselves. The mentality that cheating, going out with another person while in a relationship is okay until it is done to them. One reason he might be accusing you of being busy with another guy is so that he can corner you and send you the message not to try anything funny. Well you can throw him off by telling him to prove what he's saying. It's okay to treasure the relationship. But if he says things like that he doesn't trust you. What's worse than a break up is being accused of cheating by your partner. So don't feel too bad for yourself because in the eye of He who matters most, you are being faithful. And that's what's important.
• United States
27 Mar 10
Are you and his ex girlfriend friends? its strange to me that SHES texting you and asking how he is...if my boyfriends ex girlfriend did that i would straight up yell at her. I think you should also sit down and talk to your boyfriend but now days its hardly ever expected for men to tell the truth if in fact they are being dishonest and sneaking around. I also wouldnt say anything back to the girl because that will probably just keep her/get her more interested in this man...relationships are one of the most complicated things ever! good luck!
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Yes, were friends. But my borfriend thinks that I'm not just making friends with her ex-GF. As per him " the best way to win the battle is to make friends with your enemy" but that never came up to my mind, I swear to God.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
3 Apr 10
If I am wrong, I am sorry. I think you are not being honest with yourself. I think it would bother you, if he and his ex-girl friend were still talking. I think that is why you asked. If it really would not bother you, why ask? If it does not matter, why do you need to know? It it does bother you if he talks to her, than admit that to yourself. It's ok to be bothered by that. If I had a girl friend who broke up with some other guy, and she was still talking to him regularly, that would undoubtedly bother me. It would bother me a lot. Now if it really does not bother you, then don't ask, and don't bring it up. Think it through. If it does not bother you, then let it go. Be happy with your boy friend. But, if it does bother you. Admit that, and say that to your boy friend. Say it bothers me if you talk to her. I would. If I were him, and you were talking to another guy, I'd say: "honey, it bothers me that you talk to this other guy. I makes me feel uncomfortable. I wish you would please stop talking to him. I know it shouldn't bother me, but it does." Make sure you speak directly to him. Don't txt this. Don't say it in passing or over the phone. Have a face to face, eye to eye talk. Speak plainly. Don't talk talk talk either. Say exactly what you mean, and mean exactly what you say. Now, if he refuses, or if he gets angry that you ask him this, that is a sign he does not love you. What he is saying is, I will not sacrifice this little thing for you. But love IS sacrifice. So he doesn't love you. What he is saying is, how you feel doesn't matter to him. You should let him go, and move on. A pretty girl like you, will find someone better who really cares.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
12 Apr 10
I understand that. Rejection is hard. It hurts. But do not lose your life over one guy. There are many guys. Some good, some bad. None are perfect. Do not sell yourself short over rejection. I can not count the number of girls that said, yes it hurt to break up with so and so, but they are glad they did because they met their husband after that, and he was better than so and so ever was. You matter what you are, or what you have done, you are worth it, you have value. Remember that, no matter what happens. I wish you the very best!
@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Some people are just guilty as charge. But just one question. How did you deliver your question? Sometimes we ask this type of question but back on our mind what we really want is different. That maybe your BF is so defensive because he sense that deep inside you don't want them to communicate to each other. .. But if things goes worse. Don't worry I'm available..lolz.
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Well, I just asked him " Lovesy, are you still texting each other?"
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
I think we have to be open to our relationship to last long, trust them. I think also that your boyfriend must not communicate to her ex-girlfriend so that your trust will be 100% to him. Maybe he is busy to handle everything.
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 10
Yes, he's very busy at the moment. However, I was simply asking him. Is it really a big deaL?
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Yes, were far from each other at the moment and I texted him last night to make things up though I knew that it wasn't my fault at all. Eventhough I'm hurt, I have to set aside it for the meantime and do something to make the relationship worked out. It's really hard to do that especially despite of what you want to think about but still it will contradict on the things that my mind is telling me. You know what I mean?
@cloud31 (5809)
27 Mar 10
So what's the reason why his ex-gf texting you about him? I just cannot understand why her ex is so concern about him still as they were already part their ways,.And what makes your boyfriend so defensive when you asked him about his ex?And to is it very obvious how so coincidence you were exchanging text with her ex then he texted you at the same time? For me a lot of questions on my mind while reading your story. For me if there's nothing to hide why need to feel bad just answer yes or no there's no need to speak a lot,I just cannot tolerate guys like that, I'm sorry to say, and if ever that my boyfriend still texting his ex-gf , I must prohibit him from doing that, I really cannot accept that,for the sake of their friendship, I think I don't feel alright, Ex is ex not anyone.And his saying he did not stop you from texting your ex bf why you need to stop him??Meaning he still communicating with her ex gf,and why he need to return same questions? His not really a man to trust Im sorry I don't trust this kind of people and personality..If he didn't do anything wrong why he acting like so defensive.Try to talk to him about this and see what he is going answer you or else keep a bit distance to him, for a while,give a little space see what moves his going to do.
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
I don't know what's the reason behind why they are still texting each other, probably making things up I guess. But as far as I know, her ex- girlfriend is getting married this coming December, and I think to win her over? I don't know, maybe, I guess? Even before he's always defensive and throw the same questions instead of answering it by yes or no. Yes, when her ex-girlfriend texted me, my boyfriend also asked me where am I. And he told me that I maybe busy texting someone else, so I told him that her ex-girlfriend and I were texting each other. Since he want to know what is all about, I told him that she was asking if he was already out of the country so my follow up question was, are you guys still texting each other? and he replied " ask her if were still texting or not" by saying that, I was so alarmed because her ex-girlfriend just told me that they are still communicating and I forwarded it to him and that's the time my boyfriend admit it that they were last month! and I said huh? I thought you were not? And told him if, I never forward her text message you will not admit it to me. Haayyy, to be honest I'm really disappointed, but I'm not mad to anyone of them it's just that by hiding it from me, I feel like I'm being fooled and I hate it. And he also texted me that, if I'm going to stop him from texting his ex-girlfriend, we have to stay away and forget what we had "our relationship" to break up! Oh my goodness, that's what I've been talking about, here we go again and again, I'm getting tired actually, I don't want to have a one sided love, I want it to be mutual you know what I mean? Despite of these things, I still love him and it's just that I'm still waiting for the right time, that this love will find a man who will love this fully without breaking it, if ever that this will not turn into the love that I want from him.
@cloud31 (5809)
28 Mar 10
To tell you straightly "hes threatening you,I think you better stay from him I really don't like the way his acting on you.He cannot just tell you straightly that he wanted to quit and he still love his ex.Don't feel that you are being fooled you have to face the reality that his making a fool out of you! Don't close your eyes and mind to know what's going on , you are blinded by your emotions and love to him, you have to be wise to manage your feelings and emotions don't be fooled by someone by intentions,he think you are weak so hes doing this to you.I'm sorry I am being carried away,I really feel you're devastated in this situation I hate guys who treated woman like this and I really don't like woman whose been treating and threatening this way..I hope you will realize something, something can make you feel better,make up your mind to manage wisely your relationship..Take care always..
@cloud31 (5809)
28 Mar 10
stay**
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
I think that your boyfriends was paranoid and very defensive. He barked at you even if you did not even accuse him of anything. Talk things out and ask him why he reacted that way.!!
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
I think that he's thinking that I will be surely jealous if I know that they were texting until now. But I swear, it never came up to my mind that I will feel that way or will turn into hysterical person that he ever known in his life.
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
28 Mar 10
I see, don't worry.. There are a lot of reasons why he acted that way.. Not the way I'm thinking and not the way your thinking it.. I hope you'd be able to settle this matter.Communicating is a great way to settle things...
@Jeineh (23)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Well it's not harsh. but the queation is why did he reacted so well? if he knows it frron himself that he's not doing something wrong to make you feel bad then why did he get mad? well on the part of your boyfriend he thinks that you dont trust him. that you are suspecting him. if there's nothing suspicious between your bf and his ex gf then why bother? let it be. dont be so malicious and suspicious, observe first. if you caught them on act cheating then you dont deserve him. but i dont think a man can do that thing to his partner is he loves his partner so well. dont think too much. dont get jealous. okay?. :)
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
Yes, I'm a jealous type of person, however, I already overcome it. It never came up to my mind that this is really suspicious, probably I did in my subconscious mind but I was really asking him if they are still texting that's it
@engrdng06 (248)
• Japan
29 Mar 10
You better explain to him that you dont have that point of thinking as on how he comprehended your interrogation. I, sometimes also misinterpreted on how I directly ask question which sometimes causes fight. But no matter what it takes, I always explain my side. Sometimes we dont mean to asks questions that makes them feel irritated.
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Apr 10
Yes, I often get that. They misinterpret me when I ask questions. I may not know it, but I just want it to be direct to the point. I think were too sensitive enough and pay attention too much if we are in a situation that you are guilty enough and to avoid confrontation and being cornered they really have to treat you like your nobody else?
• Japan
6 Apr 10
We have to keep on our minds that asking is better than jumping into conclusions.
@piya84 (2581)
• India
7 Apr 10
he does sound like a drama king.If got furious by such a simple question then there is something which he is hiding.Truth is bitter thing. Yes he need to open and transparent with oyu if you guys decide to spend life with each other.If he is refusing to do that i bet you are not going to sustain with each other for more time. You also have mentioned in your post that you feel neglected znd not loved.This indicate you guys arent that much close and bonds between two of you are weak.You either need to give your relationship some time and see if it get strong or move one.Dont waste your time much.
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
12 Apr 10
I am 100% convinced your boyfriend still loves your ex and would never want to lose her in his life. You have the right to feel that way, I myself would react that way if I were you. I'm sad to say this --- but I don't think he really really loves you. He's not being real. Drop him. He's not worth your time and everything.
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
I think what you and your boyfriend is having right now is communication breakdown. Do you remember the times before when you can talk about anything and not fight at all? Things would have been different if only he said yes or no or "is it ok?". But no, he just blurted making everything a big deal. I would assume you are not possessive and you have been patient always with him.If i an right, i suggest you back out a little and leave him alone. For me a graceful exit is better than being treated like a fool.It's hard when you are in love, but that's how it is sometimes. There are lots of nice guys there.So many men, so little time. Haha
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Apr 10
I've been very patient at the start of the relationship. I believe that every woman has the right to be jealous if they feel that they are not secured and there's something to be jealous with. If the guy, foresee these things before meeting up with someone especially with their past relationship, who would think that they are not trying to make it up to each other unless you both know that it's really a friendly meet up.
@mandybeau (279)
• New Zealand
27 Mar 10
You obviously do not trust him, so what chance is there. But then again, if he still wants to ciommunicate with her, and you seem the possessive type, what chance is there. Find a Boyfriend that doesn't want to hold on to a whole lot of old gfs.
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 10
God know's how I really wanted to trust him with the whole me. However, he keeps on doing something that makes me wonder and I can't help but to think of something that may be true. As they say, women's instinct is 99% accurate, and it has been proven. Sad thing is, with the entire relationship, I never heard him say " I love you" to me with all the willingness in the world.
@uniqueorn (1011)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Every couple dreams to last a love affair long. If you desire to end it up this early because of your belief, think about it twice. If twice is not enough, think about it more and more. Keep an open communication between both of you. Evaluate the relationship if there is much more reason to keep it going. If you think that it's a hopeless case, end it. Be productive as much as you could. You should remember that you have your own life too. However, to make a relationship last long, an intense evaluation is needed. But the most helpful thing is prayer. Ask guidance from God of the things that should be done.
• Cebu, Philippines
28 Mar 10
You're right, prayer is the best way to get answers. IF ever that he is not really meant for me despite of all the things that I've been through to love him faithfully then so be it. I know we can still work things out, what I just need to him to trust me, I will not do anything that will break my trust but he should also be honest to his actions if he really doesn't want me, I want him to tell it to me straight. But How can I tell him that?
@zashimi (148)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Hi! I do not mind if my boyfriend is still in contact with his ex girlfriends. I have become closer friends to my exes and I will not hide that from him. But it is important that you know what is going on. Your boyfriend being defensive is a bit excessive and I am not surprised that you are now doubting him. Why get mad when he has nothing to hide, right?
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Mar 10
I really don't mind either making friends with my boyfriends former girlfriends. In fact, the girl that we are talking about were in good terms, it's just that my boyfriend making it difficult for us. If there's nothing to hide then why get mad? So you cannot say, that there's nothing going on between them, correct?