suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I am in a long distance relationship. Message with my boyfriend every day, night. Last night he messaged me the usual good night message. He then repeated the message with slightly different wording. I asked about the "echo"and he said he didn't know what happened. I'm jealous so need impartial advice. Could he be cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrina Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 It's possible. That's one of the many cons of LDRs. If a person is cheating, it takes longer to find out about affairs because you're not around the partner often enough to see what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Mosse Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I agree with you. That seems a bit odd. I dated a scatterbrain once and it wasn't pleasant. I do believe people make mistakes but I'd find it very out of character if it was my husband. If it's out of character for him to carelessly message you that way, well... you have your answer. Have you met him before? Why settle for a long distance relationship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyj Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Have you met? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseman2 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Have you met in person? How often do you see each other? How are the in person interactions? Are you thinking he is texting others the same thing as you and he forgot/mistexted?I am in a long distance relationship. Message with my boyfriend every day, night. Last night he messaged me the usual good night message. He then repeated the message with slightly different wording. I asked about the "echo"and he said he didn't know what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Have you met in person? How often do you see each other? How are the in person interactions? Are you thinking he is texting others the same thing as you and he forgot/mistexted? We have been together for 2 years. Up until last weekend we saw each other every weekend. We lived 2 hours apart, both near our work. I suspected him of sexting but he adamantly denied it. He decided to go back to truck driving so now we'll see each other every 2 weeks at most. He is somewhat of a scatter brain but when I asked him why he texted the same 3 messages almost identically why didn't he just say "I spaced'. He replied "I don't know" Before him I was in a 35 plus year, abusive, marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Mosse Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 We have been together for 2 years. Up until last weekend we saw each other every weekend. We lived 2 hours apart, both near our work. I suspected him of sexting but he adamantly denied it. He decided to go back to truck driving so now we'll see each other every 2 weeks at most. He is somewhat of a scatter brain but when I asked him why he texted the same 3 messaged almost identically why didn't he just say "I spaced'. He replied "I don't know" That's a tad jerky, Sue, unless he was texting and driving or sleep-deprived when he wrote that. I don't think this is a steady or good relationship. I decided long ago 'IDK's weren't really my thing. Ever since then I never expected more out of people who use "I don't knows" and I also don't worry or stress about them anymore. I just walk away. I wouldn't date someone like this. There's so much more to life than worrying over cryptic or scatterbrained messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thank you. I really thought I was in love with him. I'm questioning my feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Snyder Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Seeing each other every few weeks might be enough to keep a relationship, but I would prefer once a week. Why is a repeat message so concerning to you? Were you cheated on in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 I think his answer of I don't know is what is bothering me. It's not the first incident like this. I haven't been cheated on before. I do however let my mind run wild. That is why I reached out for other's thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Mosse Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I think his answer of I don't know is what is bothering me. It's not the first incident like this. I haven't been cheated on before. I do however let my mind run wild. That is why I reached out for other's thoughts! Without reasonable circumstances and a good framework(trust), it's natural for the human mind to explore possibilities. Don't dumb yourself down. You should also realize that other people may not think like you or expect far less. Go with your gut instincts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrina Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 The relationship is regressing versus progressing. If he was really that into you, and he has a CDL A, he could be getting a job closer to you driving locally such as for the sanitation department, working for the state or county where jobs include using trucks for asphalt, dump trucks, working on roads and parks, etc. I don't know what you've done to heal from the past, but if you haven't done that work, you will subconsciously choose inappropriate men/ignoring red flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackie9 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Could have been chatting with a friend. I say Goodnight, Love ya to eveyone that's close to me even tho I'm married, so you are over reacting. He has a life too, he doesn't revolve around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 I understand that, I'm looking for honesty from him. If I decide to talk to other men or women I would tell him. That is the difference. I also know him well enough to know when he is talking to a friend, family member or someone he is interested in. If it was his mom why wouldn't he have just said that? He wanted a committed relationship, honesty is key to me. Maybe it was innocent, I'm still undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I am in a long distance relationship. Message with my boyfriend every day, night. Last night he messaged me the usual good night message. He then repeated the message with slightly different wording. I asked about the "echo"and he said he didn't know what happened. I'm jealous so need impartial advice. Could he be cheating? Why on earth would something like that immediately take you to a place in your mind that tells you he's cheating? I do however let my mind run wild. Yes! You have no trust in him if you're that easily take down the infidelity track over a double text. No trust = no healthy relationship. Which brings me to: Have you even met him in person and if you have, how often do you actually spend in his company in real life and is there any hope of the long distance ending anytime soon? If not, then just dump him now and give you both the opportunity to find the persons you were actually meant to spend your life with. If I decide to talk to other men or women I would tell him. Why would you want to be "talking" to other men in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 I answered all of that in previous posts as well as other factors making me question him. You're correct though, if I doubt him I guess we shouldn't be together. I spent close to 40 years with a man that hit me and emotionally abused me. Throughout that unhealthy relationship I never questioned that he would cheat. I'm not sure what is different with this relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I answered all of that in previous posts as well as other factors making me question him. You're correct though, if I doubt him I guess we shouldn't be together. I spent close to 40 years with a man that hit me and emotionally abused me. Throughout that unhealthy relationship I never questioned that he would cheat. I'm not sure what is different with this relationship. Sorry, don't know how I missed your previous answers to my questions. However; now that you mention that you were in a 40 year relationship with an abuser, I suggest that you work on the reasons within yourself that allowed you to put up with that for 40 years and not flee him like your azz was on fire. Have you or are you getting therapy to help regain your self-worth and to overcome codependency issues? If you haven't, then I can understand why you don't trust a guy that isn't close enough to show you in tangible actions that he can be trusted. Personally, I don't think sending a duplicate missive is reason to mistrust him. Without any other indicators that he's cheating then I'd just let it go. But: It's hard to tell if your gut it on track about those texts or your unresolved emotional issues are presenting in anxiety rather then intuition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thanks. Why I didn't leave? I was convinced everything was my fault, no one else would want me, my kids, fear. Once you're out of the situation and getting help you see clearly. Unless you've been in the situation it's impossible to understand. You're probably right that I need someone I see more often. To reask the question though, when I said "what was that repeat" why wouldn't he have just said "I'm tired, I was distracted, etc"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackie9 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I understand that, I'm looking for honesty from him. If I decide to talk to other men or women I would tell him. That is the difference. I also know him well enough to know when he is talking to a friend, family member or someone he is interested in. If it was his mom why wouldn't he have just said that? He wanted a committed relationship, honesty is key to me. Maybe it was innocent, I'm still undecided. Would honesty have been enough? Would you accept the answer he gives you? or would you keep on him about it? What if his answer was honest? Would you ever believe him? Trust is crucial in an LDR. If you have doubts, and lack trust, then there is no relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thanks. Why I didn't leave? I was convinced everything was my fault, no one else would want me, my kids, fear. Once you're out of the situation and getting help you see clearly. Unless you've been in the situation it's impossible to understand. You're probably right that I need someone I see more often. To reask the question though, when I said "what was that repeat" why wouldn't he have just said "I'm tired, I was distracted, etc"? Because he was tired, distracted and he didn't think. or: He is somewhat of a scatter brain FWIW: I understand completely why you stayed. I've never been in an abusive relationship(I immediately dumped a guy that showed he could be abusive if I stayed and let him abuse me though) I do understand why you stayed. I know that codependency issues (a lifetime of bad relationship habits being taught to you and low self-worth because of that) are what kept you there and that is why I asked if you had gotten/are getting therapy to help you work through your reasons for staying. I wish you well and to have the courage to change your situation if you're not happy, you'e not content and feeling valued and if you are feeling angst and anxiety due to his behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'd accept an answer versus I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I think you wouldn't accept anything he told you as the truth. You may just let it go until the next time you suspect him of not being exclusive though. Have you been to his home or does he always go to your place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 I mostly went to his place. Now he's moved all his stuff into my house since he'll mostly be on the road. I also have his dog who I love/hate. She bit me twice! But she's his baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I mostly went to his place. Now he's moved all his stuff into my house since he'll mostly be on the road. I also have his dog who I love/hate. She bit me twice! But she's his baby. I hope you figure out if you're going to be able to trust and relax. He's going to be on the road for two weeks at a time you'll have to lose your fear that he's stepping out on you or you're going to drive yourself into a tizzy with fear and anxiety over it. Does he show you in tangible actions that he loves and values being with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesullivan1 Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 He tries but he's not romantic. Doesn't show his feelings. Describes himself as self absorbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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