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  • May 5, 2009, 12:54 PM
    Audette
    Understanding men
    All threads merged


    I have been going out with this guy for 4 months now.He recently told me that he has a girlfriend and he won't leave her.This really hurt me because I really love him.He says he loves me and wants to be with me.Now his ignoring my calls and smses.
  • May 5, 2009, 12:58 PM
    HistorianChick

    He's in a relationship with someone else.

    Either he is cheating on you, or cheating on her.

    Why would you want to be with someone who doesn't want to be in a relationship with only you?

    Don't be the sweet frosting on his stale relationship cake.

    You're worth more than that.

    It's not about "Understanding men" because not all men are cheaters.
  • May 5, 2009, 01:00 PM
    kctiger

    You have been going out with him for 4 months and you just now realized he has a girlfriend? You guys must not of have much of a relationship to start with...

    At any rate, dude is a complete cheater and you are better off without him.
  • May 5, 2009, 01:01 PM
    Romefalls19

    We don't all cheat, so don't try to understand men.
    I've learned I can't understand women

    You deserve better than to be treated as someone's 2nd place prize, you're worth first place!

    Keep telling yourself that
  • May 5, 2009, 01:02 PM
    I wish

    There's nothing to understand. He's either cheating on you or cheating on her.

    If he's ignoring you, it means he's not interested.

    STAY AWAY from cheaters.
  • May 5, 2009, 01:04 PM
    artlady

    If he is ignoring you and he has a girlfriend than he is making it rather clear that he is no longer interested in being with you.
    He has made a choice.
    You deserve better than a cheater as chances are he would do the same to you.
    Honor yourself and never allow anyone to do less.
  • May 5, 2009, 01:50 PM
    Triysle
    Don't try to understand him, or men, or women, or anyone other than one person - yourself. Figure out what you want from yourself, and what you want from a significant other. If this guy can't give you what you want (protip - he can't, but you'll have to learn that on your own), then realize that you can find someone who will.

    ~ Tee
  • May 5, 2009, 08:07 PM
    ylaira
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Audette View Post
    He recently told me that he has a girlfriend and he wont leave her.

    Apparently, he loves her more and decided to turn his back on you. GF might have found out about you.

    You don't deserve this, forget what happened to you and find someone else.
    Who won't just use you.
  • May 5, 2009, 08:38 PM
    Gemini54
    Let it go.

    You've only known him for 4 months and he turned out to be an a***hole, a user and a cheat.

    Do yourself a favour - delete all his contact details from your life.

    Aren't you better off without him?
  • May 5, 2009, 08:43 PM
    nikosmom

    The only thing I can add after all these excellent posts is to first love yourself before you can even think about loving someone else. That's what seems to be lacking here. Self-respect and self-love.

    Believe that you deserve more and you will get more.
  • May 5, 2009, 09:16 PM
    ajGambino

    If he's ignoring you, it's for the best for YOU. Don't ever talk to him again, no texts, emails, nothing. It's been 4 months, you'll get over this before you know it.

    If he wants to take you back, back off fast. He will cheat on you, it's just a matter of time. You deserve a person that puts the same amount of love and effort as you do.
  • May 5, 2009, 10:03 PM
    kp2171
    Mkay.

    Fine.

    Does she know about you two? Why not? Isn't honestly important to him?

    Sorry... tried to say that with a straight face. Couldn't do it.

    Sorry you are here. You can love a jackarse. It happens.

    But really... what do you want us to say? If HE cannot come up with the pair to man up... to be the man I hope you expect him to be... then I'm at a loss.

    Unless you are content with being with a "great guy" who is really with another woman, who has manipulated you and lied from day one, there's just not much to say other than "pack your things and leave NOW"

    And maybe leave a shoe crammed up his arse.

    If you are content being with such a manipulator... well, I'm still not going to help figure out how to keep him.

    He was never yours. Ever.

    Wish I could meet him in a dark alley...
  • May 6, 2009, 11:28 AM
    talaniman

    You will be much happier staying away from cheaters. Good riddance.
  • May 6, 2009, 01:43 PM
    Audette

    Thanks guyz for the advise.It means a lot but am I wrong 4 wanting 2 know if its really over?
  • May 6, 2009, 01:48 PM
    kp2171
    Really?

    Did it ever really start?

    Don't know what to say to make it more clear...

    He is not with you.

    Period.

    If that is OK, fine. You are an adult. You get to choose.
  • May 6, 2009, 01:55 PM
    liz28

    It is over so why do you need reassurance from him. You should want it to be over and shouldn't want anything to do with him since he has a girl.

    I am surprise he told you this. It is better he told you this then his girlfriend seeing the two of you together. That could have been an ugly situation and some women tends to get mad at the female then their boyfriend.

    Anything you do with this guy from this point on is your fault. I don't want to see a future thread from you saying "why won't he leave his girlfriend". Please don't and move on.
  • May 6, 2009, 02:46 PM
    chuff

    It's over. Be grafeful, it was only 4 months and not 4 years.
  • May 6, 2009, 03:02 PM
    mum45

    Not only be grateful it was 4 months not 4 years, be grateful:

    Grateful that: No child was brought into this one-sided relationship... Think of fighting some guy later on down the road when he is married and they decide THEY want your child to raise and will do ANYthing to prove you unfit. Even if you are a wonderful perfectly fit mommy. The money to fight (thousands), and stress it can cause in your life (unbelieveable) and time (can take a good couple years to deal with in court).

    Be grateful: You did not contract a STD that you can't get rid of by some guy who cheats on his girlfriend. You probably aren't the first he cheated with.

    Be grateful: You have gotten away with a broken heart that will heal. You have learned something, look back and see if there were any signs. Did he keep his cell phone on lockdown? Any signs he was not totally being honest? Look for the signs, and just be aware in the future. Not obsessive and completely untrusting by any means, just learn your lesson.

    What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger!!
  • May 6, 2009, 03:05 PM
    jlees
    He is not worth it. You didn't loose anything. You actually gained. Whoever he's with is the one who looses.
  • May 6, 2009, 03:32 PM
    mum45

    Count your blessings girl!! Move on and move up!!

    There are many good men in the world, as some one said earlier, not all are cheaters!
  • May 6, 2009, 05:56 PM
    kp2171
    By the way... if it seems like its easy for us to give advice... like leaving a person you care about is nothing... its not like that.

    I can't speak for the rest, but I've done more than my fair share of dumb things for like, lust, and love.

    So... when I say "really? you are trying to hold on why?"... it isn't because I can't relate... its because I've tried to hold on and only later, after much unnecessary emotional baggage was checked, did I realize

    "wow... now THAT was dumb of me to do"...

    So...

    Unless you can show me how this guy, who has told you directly that he isn't leaving her, has your best interest in mind... I just don't know what else to say other than get out now or sooner.

    Its what id tell my best friend. What id tell a sister.

    We aren't saying its easy to do what you need to do... but knowing what you need to do isn't all that complicated.
  • May 6, 2009, 09:04 PM
    talaniman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Audette View Post
    Thanx guyz for the advise.It means a lot but am i wrong for wanting to know if its really over?

    Yes you are. You are very wrong, because his actions have spoken, but your not listening.

    Sorry to be harsh, but sometimes you have to understand the non verbal language as well as words.
  • May 8, 2009, 01:54 PM
    Audette
    Dating a someone who is involved
    Threads merged

    Its been a week since I spoke to him.I've tried very hard 2 put all the advice given to me 2 good use bt its easier said than done.Im really hurting.I didn't know how strongly I felt about him until quite recently.I miss him so much I know I shouldn't bt I do

    I have been sleeping this guy who is involved.I really like him a lot and he wants us to start dating like seriously.I mean the sex is great but I can't stop thinking about his galfrend.should I continue or just end it before a lot of people get hurt?
  • May 8, 2009, 02:43 PM
    ajGambino

    A week is a good start. I'm sorry for your pain and suffering but it's all part of the healing process. When you said you didn't know how strongly you felt about him, you didn't realize how much you relied on him to give you happiness. Try to find what makes you happy, without him. Get yourself back, you deserve that much.

    You're going to miss him... you're going to miss him for a long time but each passing day will make it easier. Try to pass the day with friends and family because they will always be there for you and never leave.
  • May 17, 2009, 11:37 AM
    shazamataz

    No not at all.

    They are currently dating someone and therefore "off the market".

    If you engaged in a relationship with this person it would mean they are cheating on their current partner...
    Would you want to be with someone who is a cheater?
  • May 17, 2009, 11:47 AM
    chuff

    What do you think?
  • May 17, 2009, 11:51 AM
    Silverfoxkit

    To put it simply, NO.

    You should have already known the answer to that no brainer.
  • May 17, 2009, 11:51 AM
    artlady

    It is morally wrong and will never lead to anything good.
    A relationship that begins with deceit usually has a very bad outcome.
  • May 17, 2009, 11:56 AM
    Audette
    I think it depends on whether the person is married or in a serious relationship because if sum1 is married that's a no go zone bt if you are just dating I don't c a problem with dating sum1 like that.
  • May 17, 2009, 11:58 AM
    taoplr

    If they are married, living together, or otherwise committed, No.
  • May 17, 2009, 12:14 PM
    Silverfoxkit

    Quote:

    I think it depends on whether the person is married or in a serious relationship because if sum1 is married that's a no go zone bt if you are just dating i don't c a problem with dating sum1 like that.
    I'm sorry but I am going to have to heavily disagree.

    How would you feel if your boyfriend or girlfriend was cheating on you while in a relationship? If you don't ant others to do it to you then don't do it to others.

    Plus any person willing to cheat on a boyfriend/girlfriend they are likely to carry those habits into marriage.

    Also marriage comes from the union of two people who love and trust one other. If your too busy hitting the sack with someone else then you do you expect to keep a relationship that will make it into marriage.

    I'd rather not even look at a cheating loser if I could help it. I certainly wouldn't stay with one. I personally prefer morals and values. I have a higher opinion of spiders then cheaters and trust me, you could not get me near a spider.
  • May 17, 2009, 12:26 PM
    artlady
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Silverfoxkit View Post
    I'm sorry but I am going to have to heavily disagree.

    How would you feel if your boyfriend or girlfriend was cheating on you while in a relationship? If you don't ant others to do it to you then don't do it to others.

    Plus any person willing to cheat on a boyfriend/girlfriend they are likely to carry those habits into marriage.

    Also marriage comes from the union of two people who love and trust one other. If your too busy hitting the sack with someone else then you do you expect to keep a relationship that will make it into marriage.

    I'd rather not even look at a cheating loser if I could help it. I certainly wouldn't stay with one. I personally prefer morals and values. I have a higher opinion of spiders then cheaters and trust me, you could not get me near a spider.

    Can't rep you but I could not agree more!
  • May 17, 2009, 12:26 PM
    shazamataz

    Like I've said many times before...

    Would you honestly trust this guy in a relationship..
    He is currently cheating on his girlfriend, what makes you think he wouldn't cheat on you?

    Definitely end it.
  • May 17, 2009, 12:28 PM
    shazamataz

    Ok, I just realised you posted the same question twice...
    Didn't like the other answers?
  • May 17, 2009, 12:30 PM
    artlady
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Audette View Post
    I think it depends on whether the person is married or in a serious relationship coz if sum1 is married thats a no go zone bt if u r just dating i dont c a problem with dating sum1 like dat.

    I have to disagree with your answer.They said this person is involved with someone else.
    If a person is in a relationship,even if they are not married,they should be true to that person ,unless they have an agreement that dating outside the relationship is allowed.

    Please also read the rules regarding chat speak.Thank-you.
  • May 17, 2009, 12:30 PM
    Silverfoxkit

    Yes, you should end it or everyone here will be hurt.

    If he is so quick to sleep with you then what is he going to do if you do start seriously dating him? Why wouldn't he cheat on you just the same?

    Put yourself in her shoes, how would you feel? Think about it hard because those feeling will be made reality if you start dating him and become the girlfriend in the same scenario another woman is asking about.

    You must also consider the health risks to dating a man that is very unscrupulous in his sex life. He may not just give you a broken heart if he cheats on you but another, much more lasting gift. AIDS for instance. Maybe herpes. The list of STD's is pretty scary actually.
  • May 17, 2009, 12:32 PM
    shazamataz
    He has a girlfriend but he has asked her to date him seriously...

    I have absolutely no respect for a man that does this...
    He is staying with his current girlfriend and using her as a 'safety net' in case you say no.

    Would you really want to be with someone who is a liar and a cheat?
  • May 17, 2009, 12:32 PM
    none12345
    Just end it. Don't be a cheater. Takes 2 to have cheating going on. How can you be with someone that is with 2 different people?
  • May 17, 2009, 12:34 PM
    Silverfoxkit

    Exactly. If you are going to choose who you are going to be with why knowingly choose a lying scumbag?
  • May 17, 2009, 01:30 PM
    liz28

    How would you like it if you had a girlfriend that decided to cheat on you by dating someone else? Is this called a two timer?

    This girl is two timing her boyfriend and I feel sorry for him.

    So a simple soluation to this problem would be you doing the manly thing by asking her boyfriend if it is okay for you date her since they aren't married.

    Personally I never play the sidelines and Karma will catch up to you and this girl. Play with fire and your only get burnt in the end. Believe me!

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