A 22-year-old man opened up about his growing fears and suspicions regarding his three-year relationship with his girlfriend. The post, which quickly gained traction, sheds light on the emotional turmoil caused by changes in his partner’s behavior and his subsequent actions to uncover the truth.
The young man, who revealed that this is his first relationship, described a noticeable shift in his girlfriend’s demeanor. “Recently, she has started acting strange. She talks to me as if I irritate her so much but she still has to get her message across,” he wrote.
Despite his efforts to address the issue, including multiple conversations where he asked if he had unknowingly offended her, she consistently denied any problems.
Frustrated and confused, the man decided to “test” his girlfriend’s loyalty by using a new phone number to chat with her anonymously. To his dismay, she responded enthusiastically to the stranger, whom he referred to as “Doe,” sharing personal information and agreeing to meet up despite her usual reluctance to go out with him.
“Doe asked if she has a boyfriend and she didn’t deny. She gave out so much information about herself, relatives, boyfriend, etc. that I wanted to advise her on that if I find out that she wouldn’t or isn’t cheating on me,” he explained. “Although she said she had a boyfriend, she has agreed to meet Doe. Doe intentionally said he’s celebrating his birthday on Tuesday and wants to take her out at 9 PM. It was explicitly stated that they’ll come back late but she agreed to go.”
To further test her honesty, the man planned to ask her out on the same day and time that “Doe” had arranged to meet her, intending to see if she would lie about her plans. Additionally, he devised a plan to follow her disguised as a ride-share driver to ensure her safety and observe her actions firsthand.
His post concluded with several questions, reflecting his inner turmoil and need for clarity:
1. If she lies to him and goes out with “Doe,” can he consider her a cheat or a liar based on this?
2. Is it appropriate for someone in a relationship to go out with a member of the opposite gender at odd hours, especially if their partner has expressed discomfort with such situations?
3. If she goes out with his friend and he confronts her later, can he conclude that she has always lied to him?
The post sparked a wave of responses from social media users, with many offering advice and support. Some empathized with his situation, urging him to have an open and honest conversation with his girlfriend. Others suggested that his approach might lead to more hurt and mistrust, advising him to consider whether such a relationship is worth continuing.