Can you be totaly honest to your bf/gf?

@jdex_143 (1093)
Philippines
July 7, 2011 12:01am CST
I trust and love my boyfriend. The question popped up my mind right after we argued last night. I got mad at him because I found out that he lied to me about hi ex-girlfriend. He told me that they already lost their communication a long time ago but last night when I scanned his cellphone, I found in his call log that he received a call from that ex of his and I also found a text message from her. And what's amazing is that the number was registered in a males name and he did that on purpose because he was afraid that if I would find it out, he's sure that I'll get mad at him. I got so disappointed in him because he warned me already not to answer either a text or a call from any of my ex's. He also told me that we should not keep secrets and that we should be honest to each other always. But, with what happened last night, he made me doubt if he was honest to me all the time. If what he told me in the past was true. Hahaizt.. :(
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13 responses
• Philippines
14 Jul 11
hi there jdex. i'm sorry to hear about this but are you guys ok now? remember me and zar? we just celebrated our 5th year anniversary on the 12th of july. we had the same monthsary date right? ^^ five years is such a long time, if i really think about it. and your post makes me think, did i ever lie to him during those years? and him to me? i admit there are things that i don't share to him, do you think non-disclosure of those situation or events can be considered lying? i believe everything boils down to INTENTION. there are things that i would rather keep to myself if i know they really don't matter or doesn't pose any risk to our relationship. now if it's something that would hurt or offend my partner, i will think twice before telling him. would it hurt him? sometimes, we do things we deem right but our partners see it in a different perspective. but that's one of the secrets of a lasting relationship. to make one understand what you think is "right for you" which is "wrong for them". sound unclear because of my english construction, haha. that's my honest personal opinion. what do you think? - kat
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
Hello, Kat! Yeah.. you're anniversary is the same date as our monthsary. And I would have to agree with you that there are certain things that we prefer not to tell our partner if that won't affect the relationship but keeping secrets like what my boyfriend did is unexceptional. He must not dot it. Anyway, we're good now. That girl didn't bother him anymore. I keep track of his phone every time I get a chance. He was not even the one who keeps on contacting the other first. It was the girl and I was glad when he told me that we can switch phones just to prove to me that he is not doing anything that can affect our relationship. Thank you kat! :)
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
Why would you feel guilty about checking the phone of your husband? You have your right, though. I agree that the more we hold them by the neck, the more they will resist. It's true, actually. I believe in this. Hehehe.. Actually, it was the girl who keeps on calling him. But I'm happy she stopped now. I texted her once using my boyfriends phone and I said that would it be possible if she calls. She really called. I said hello but 3 seconds, I guess, she ended it. She's really into my boyfriend. Hahaha.. I feel so sorry for her. Thank you for responding to me. It really feels good. I never shared anyone like this before. Hehehe.. And to think, many would've read. Thank you..
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
ahh, nice to know that you are ok now. imagine, i had to go back to this topic to see the results. :) i am guilty of checking zar's phone, too. there are also ex-gf who starts conversation with him and much as i want to declare war with him i chose not too. i just give him the "masamang tingin" and he'll start explaining that it's unrespectful not to reply. haha. we cannot control them, you know that right? the more we hold them by the neck, the more that they will resist (kapal!! ^^) anyway, trust in your relationship. how old are you, btw? you think that this issue is unexceptional but you chose to forgive... it's a nice sign that you are working on a relationship. others would just give up and find a new bf... they can't stand the issues of ex-gfs. you are doing a good job! :) - kat
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• United States
21 Jul 11
It sounds like the trust is gone. If the trust goes , the love will soon follow. Once I catch Anyone in a lie , I assume that Everything they say from then on Is a lie!To answer your question, Yes I can be honest with my guy and he is honest with me. We started out as friends so we are used to talking about Everything.If that Ever stopped , the love and the close friendship we share would disappear.
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• United States
29 Jul 11
Thanks.
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
You're right! I feel the same way too.. If someone would ever lie to me and I find out, I would definitely doubt if what he/she is saying in the future is true. I'm glad you're truthful to each other. :) Hope it will be as is as time pass by. :)
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Sad to hear that your bf seems to cheat you. He maybe don't have any more special relationship with his ex,but why do he needs to hide it from you and even changing the name so that you will not find it out. I guess you need to think twice about it now. Try to check more things and try to see how true/honest your bf before it is too late. welcome to mylot
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
we'll it's only you who will get to know about it... just keep an eye
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Hi, jaiho.. Can we call that cheating already? He might burst out in anger when I'll say that to him. Well, anyway thank you for your comment.. I'll try to be more observant to him and watch his phone every now and then.
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@kharlav (1669)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
yeah. I can say.. sometimes I lie to my boyfriend. hmm.. Not really lie, but just not tell him. but it happened only once. but I dont have any plans of doing it again. We dont really need to lie. If we like, we resist the sin/wrong thing that causes us to lie. For example, (sin: flirting with other girls) Then we resist and stop flirting with others so that we dont have to lie about it.. right?
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
White lies sometimes.. Hehehe..
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Hi my dear, you didn't open up to me. So, he's already in Cebu, GREAT, i just thought it is. But after reading this one, i said to myself, little CRAP! I know this usually happened to every relationship. Boys are stupid liars and they're not a good keepers, we always found out what they did in hell! You guys need to fix that up, and better to put the rules in his face! How can he make rules and just doing the thing! Oh yea, he even changed the name. You need to ask him if he still loves his ex. What the crap are they talking about?Receiving call and text! I think they're something you really don't know. Talk to the girl and clear thing up. :)
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• Philippines
7 Jul 11
It's okay girl, i don't have load already, got my load expired. I didn't got any text from you too :( Yea right, answer her call and tell her to keep away with him..shut the b__tch up!lol
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Madame? I'm sorry I haven't told you that he already arrived here. I think you're so busy with mylot. You haven't had time to reply to my text messages. Hehehe.. Anyway, if ever that girl calls again, I'll make sure I'll be the one to answer her. It really upset me. How could he make rules on me when he, himself doesn't practice it. I guess, the saying, "THINKERS ARE DOERS" are quiet true and I'm bound to believing in it. I'll be super cautious from now on. I'll keep an eye on his phone from time to time.
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8 Jul 11
sad to know...but mostly guy's did that...so unfair!
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
Yeah.. You're right. My experience is undeniable among other lovers. Hope guys can be truthful. It really hurts when you knew that they lied to you. Thank you for your time. Have a good day! :)
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@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
For me yes because it is my identity to be honest if not then it is not good in the eyes of Jehovah God.
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
hi, there ebuscat! I'm happy to know that you can be honest. Keep it up! Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. Tc. :)
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Now that's what we call a broken trust. I really don't like men who would make all the rules for women to stay loyal to them but they themselves dont follow. It's so unfair. They want our loyalty but they can't give us one. I hope that you can patch things up with your boyfriend and I hope that there would be no more lying from him because that would surely end things between you. Trust is the basic foundation if every relationship and without it expect that relationship to crumble anytime soon. Talk to him and tell him your doubts. Give him the benefit of the doubt but if you catch him lying again, then you make the decision. When my husband was just my boyfriend, there was this instance when his phone suddenly rang and he went away to answer it. Women's instinct I followed him and heard he's talking to his ex. He told me it was the first and he will never talk to her again if that hurt me. After which there was no communication between them again. I just couldn't get it why some people want to communicate with their ex and hide it from their partner!
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
yea right, boys are really unfair!
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
That's the right notion to describe it, toniganzon.. Men want our loyalty but they themselves can't give. I thank you for your response. I did talk to him last night. He said, his ex keeps on calling him and he was irritated because he already told the woman not to call him anymore. I wanted him to change his phone number but it won't be that easy since the number he placed in his resume is the one he's using right now. But he promised me that if ever she calls again, he would let me talk to the woman. I totally feel the same way as you. I confused also why there are some people keeps on communicating to their ex and hide it from their partner. They're so unfair.
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
@jdex, nice to know that you were able to talk it out with him. If he can't change his phone number i would recommend he blocks her. Some phones have a firewall function. I have set up a firewall function on mine where i can block people who's not registered on my phone in sending messages and bar them from calling as well. Try to check if his phone has that function.
@gengeni (3308)
• Indonesia
30 Jul 11
Hi, What do your girlfriend, so far to appreciate your feelings, I think it is still reasonable. It depends on your own, whether you tolerate him. And honestly I do it often, just to keep feeling that my boyfriend is too jealous in some ways. In a relationship, I always emphasized to create a commitment, although it is not a guarantee. At least I do what is best for us. Nice day
• India
7 Jul 11
Hmm well i think the only thing that could have forced him to talk to her ex is that your guy is too sensitive and don't want to hurt ex, and the ex is too clingy and may be crying a lot in front of him as she may not be able to detach herself completely.. then may be your bf is just having a formal relation with his ex and probably didn't want to tell you coz it would have hurt you...
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Thank you, rattanchauhan.. You're right when you said that his ex was still clingy on him but I think if he doesn't want to hurt me, he should not communicate to her anymore. That girl has friends, why can't she express her hurt feelings to them? On my part, I don't want her to call him again anymore. He's mine now. She should've accepted that fact by now. But anyway, thanks again for your comment. I really appreciate it. I have learned from you somehow. :) Have a good day..
@jimmytai (204)
• Malaysia
7 Jul 11
I not totally honest to anyone. Something i think lie is better to solve the problem, then i will cheat them. i feel lie sometime can help prevent many thing to happen. But if can tell honest sure is better. When lie is a lot, hard to get trust by other people. And this will make our relationship become worse.
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Whatever your reason is it's wrong to lie. it's better if we knw the truth than being happy with a stupid lie.
@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
I understand your point jimmytai.. But, how would you feel if you found out that you are living a lie? Don't you live with the golden rule "do unto others what you want others do unto you"? Would it be okay for you if someone lied or cheated on you? Maybe for now, you're happy doing that. But how about in the near future? Would you be happy if you hurt someone because of a lie? :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts, anyway. Have a good day. :)
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• India
7 Jul 11
HHHHiiiiiiiii.................. To some extent tis is true tat we should always be honest to our love if we have a true relationship.We should not keep any secrets within us,rather we should reveal them among us.Actyually tis should be done which prooves ur love better & helps u to reach ur destination in love. But tis hapens to a lot of people that they find their love to be loyal towards them but at any moment of life find them keeping secrets.My dear friend,if the secret is on any matter which may dissapoint you,then u should forgive him.Bcoz he was just trying not to give u ny tention. BUT if the secret is like tis as u said then it is very disloyal towards u. Any secret includin an opposite gender in their life proves that he is very disloyal to u.U can give him a final chance OR else fire him out of ur life. IT is possible to be totally honest.But maximum do not do. it's very hard to find a honest partner in today's world.I think so.........
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
Hello, Sandee! I definitely agree with you that if we are serious about our relationship, we should not keep any secret from our better half. It may just cause us hurt if ever. Though it's hard but I suggest that everyone must try their very best to tell the truth every time. Thank you for sharing your opinion sandee. tc.
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@Aryna120 (30)
• Malaysia
7 Jul 11
I had same situation with my bf but not with exes. My bf is actually was a man who is not enough with one girl in his life. He is the one who would cheated his exes just to get hook up with other girls. He said that since he met me, he stopped all those nonsense which is hard for me to believe. He also kind of guy who is very touchy and fragile, so I tend to believe him and till now he love and care for me is undeniable. One thing that I'm afraid is that he is actually forbid me to do certain things such as having guy friends and something like that, but actually he is the one who do all that thing. Guys always like that, he told u not to do it, but actually he is the one who master it! Trust me, you can trust them but always watching your back.
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@jdex_143 (1093)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
Hmmmm.. Your situation is quiet interesting. I suggest you must be extra watchful about his actions and whereabouts to avoid the same situation that he did to his ex's. It would be painful on your part to experience that. I appreciate it that you shared your thoughts. Thanks a lot. tc. :)