Will You Allow It?

I adore him so much - I feel so stupidly blind...
Philippines
June 22, 2009 9:20pm CST
My boyfriend is miles away from me. We keep up with our daily lives by constantly chatting with each other online as well as through the phone. We miss each other, that's given. In fact, we miss each other so much that we tend to send each other tons and tons of photos everyday. The problem is, I think it made him miss me more. I should be happy, but he then starts to chat with other girls whenever I'm not online (yeah, he admitted). And he's added more friends (all beautiful and sexy ladies) on his social sites. And yes, he told me he's joined several dating sites as well. He reasoned out that he's got to do it because he got bored at times and that he misses me so much. He said it's better than having a fling with someone in person. He says online is harmless and he wouldn't cheat on me, wouldn't meet with other girls in person. I can't be there for him everytime he is online because of the time difference. He said I should understand him but added I shouldn't do the same because I'm a woman, he said it's different. (Besides, I don't wanna do it anyway). Surprisingly, I allowed him. I love him so much you see. Oh yes it's painful, I was hurt and we actually fought about it but he eventually won at the end. Now I feel like an idiot . How about you, will you allow it?
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21 responses
@nik00lai (195)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
It depends on the trust you have for him. But, tell you what. There would definitely come a time that he would be curious with the one he is chatting with, which you said are beautiful and sexy. Let's just hope he wont cross that line, if he does, that's the end of it, or rather the start of it. If I were you, I won't let him flirt with other girls. I'm sorry.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I told him the same, told him it will start with chatting then seeing each other. But he says I should trust him. I have a funny feeling he's already cheating but I'm not doing anything until I caught him red-handed. Still, I told myself not to invest too much emotion on him when he told me he's chatting with other girls, I know I'm bound to get hurt. Thanks for the response, God bless...
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• Canada
23 Jun 09
Why should you trust someone who is talking to other girls behind your back? Would he trust you if you started doing the same thing with guys?
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I know, sigh... I feel so stupid ...
• Canada
23 Jun 09
BORED? That's no excuse!!! If he loves you, he'll only want to pay attention to you. A man who chats with other women that he hardly knows, and who goes on DATING SITES when he is supposedly EXCLUSIVE to someone else, is emotionally chating on the woman. He may not be having a physical relationship, but he IS cheating on you, by getting some kind of fulfillment from OTHER WOMEN!! That is not right. He needs to STOP. If he doesn't, you go on some sites and start talking with MEN, and see how he likes it!!!
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• Philippines
23 Jun 09
It is really unfair and I feel so dumb for allowing him (well after fighting with him). I guess I love him that much? I told him, "what would you feel if I chat with other men?" He says it will hurt him knowing that I'm a woman and that I might get carried away. I told him "And you wouldn't?" He said he's a man, and whether I accept it or not, the society is unfair and it's really different when a woman does what a man is doing... Anyways, cheating is not in my vocabulary... But after thinking about it for days, I feel so gullible. I think I should talk to him about it again. Thanks for expressing your thoughts girl. God bless..
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I understand your being understanding for him but I think there is also a possibility that this online flinging could become an offline affair too if he would want to and without you knowing it. so I say just be careful that you are allowing him to do this and hopefully the trust that you've given him would not be violated because you allowed him to do so.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Hi rsa101, that's really true, I feel like I'm allowing him to hurt me in the future. But I allowed him just to end the fights, if he's not gonan take care of my trust then he's not worth my love, it'll be over when it'll be over... Thanks for your thoughts.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
23 Jun 09
Hi Maple! I think you should feel contended to know that he was honest with as he told you all about his on-line ventures/adventures. He probably did not conceal anything from you. I think, his honesty should be considered by you and you should 'trust' him. You trusting him and reposing faith on him will make him more responsible and he may not even think in his dream to 'cheat you'. You can always spell out your true feelings to him and always tell him 'not to break your trust'. You are wise enough, when you say that you cannot be with him all the time, so let him enjoy and be loyal and faithful to you. All the best to you.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
23 Jun 09
Maple! I did not know the background, which you have just mentioned abour your boy friend (i.e. he flirting others and you catching him). If he was doing something at your back and kept you in dark, it was not fair on his part. It says about his double standards. I think, it is you who has to judge him and if your mind and heart say that he is not upto the mark or not entirely 'reliable', then you may think twice about continuing relations with him. Mutual trust is very important and if the trust is shaky or sketchy, then relationship cannot stand on sound footing.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
So I should be thankful knowing that he's going behind my back? To be honest, the real reason why he spilled out the beans was because he happened to flirt online with someone I know. Yep, I caught him flirting and exchanging emails and YM IDs and mobile numbers with a sexy and beautiful acquaintance of mine. Well, he's enjoying alright, I guess I'll let him but he would have to enjoy without me...
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Jun 09
U have more boyfriend troubles than u need. Maybe u need to get a rest from guys for awhile. What happen to the older guy?? how is nico. I'M SORRY I NEVER HEAR FROM U.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Hi Jo, we're actually talking about HIM in this discussion. Yep, this is the older guy, my current boyfriend. I just found out he loves to chat with young, beautiful and sexy women, sad eh? I think I should take a rest, you're right :(
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Jun 09
U can do better than that, dear, U didn't tell me how nico was? How about a new picture of him. I bet he is growing to be a big boy. jo
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
i think the short version of all answers would still boil down to the fact that it is hurting his girlfriend and that is enough for any decent man to put a stop to. if it is platonic friendship he shares with that other woman then he should allot a different time for you. what is this? you sharing his time with that other woman or she sharing his time with you?
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I'm really confused, all I know is that we can chat everyday but I have to wake up on wee hours because that's his most convenient time or else he'll be chatting with other ladies. But it's no guarantee that he'll chat with me exclusively since I found out that he's flirting with others, he may well be doing it while chatting with me...
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
As for me regardless if it is online or not it still would be cheating to join online dating sites because in the first place why join it if you already are in a relationship? I think that whether it's online or not it is still cheating if you flirt with other people while in a relationship.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I know it's a little funny right? If you are contented with your present relationship, why join a dating site? Wouldn't it mean you're still looking for someone? I tried to explain that to him but oh well, he got mad instead...
• China
23 Jun 09
i don't think so ,if someone love you he will devote all of his time on you not other ladies with no doult. In my opinion i can stand my boyfriend to chat with the other beautiful girl. It is easy.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I wish it's as easy as that, my boyfriend is rather stubborn
@sonusd (1547)
• India
23 Jun 09
guy cheating - cheater guys
Dear Maple I think this is a waning for you try to stop your boy friend doing all these because I am saying my own experience when my girl friend tried to chat and flirt and then they fall in love I do not blame my girl friend because there may be some lack from my side but what ever I loose my girl friend so be aware for that
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
bad experience for you.. I hate to think that I could be blamed for his acts... but thanks for the response :)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Hi Maple_kisses, I'm amaze that you allowed it because if it were me,it's a big "no way" because sometimes an innocent chatting leads into something else especially the one that he is chatting with is interesting and as you have said beautiful and sexy.. Although it's a good thing that he honest with you about it but still I won't be confortable with it if I were in your place.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Well be amazed no more, I think it has to end workinggurl, I realized he ought to respect me, respect our relationship, I won't allow him to do it anymore. If he still wants to do it then he can do it without me. I don't mind losing someone who can't be completely loyal to me even if I love him so much. Thanks for the response..
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Your situation is hard, you can't do nothing but trust him. Tell him of how you feel and be on line everytime as much as possible. Pray hard that your boyfriend won't change his feelings and do everything to keep your relationship. Trust him and always pray to God to bless and keep your relationship.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Trust him I did, but let him break my heart to pieces... I guess not, I won't let him... I really have to talk to him again about this, it's driving me mad..
• United States
23 Jun 09
Being away from each other will create temptations. You don't need a boyfriend that will put you in a position to feel like you are competing with others. Either he focases on you or he's capable of well...who knows what.
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
You're right, I just hate competitions, I always end up as the loser, hahaha! I'm gonna talk to him alright, we will settle this once and for all. Thanks!
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
23 Jun 09
Acually, if i were you, i won't allow him to do it. Because who on the earth can know what is going to happen next? Yes, he promised he will not see any girls in person, but, what about things is out of his control? Like the girls fall in love with him, then they can't control themself, and having a fair or the worst thing, what about then they have a baby? Which means you lost the battle! I think you should talk to your boyfriend about all the fears that you have, if he love you truely, he will give up anything like you, if he still keep doing the same thing, then you need to think about it. Good luck!
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I've been thinking a lot about it lately... I guess I should tell him to stop chatting with these women or else he'll lose me. But well, he can still go on chatting with them without me knowing right? Besides, I seem to lose trust on him already. I mean, he's capable of doing it, then he can do it over and over again without me knowing. It seems the only way out is breaking up with him, yet I can't do it, I love him so much... pathetic huh?
• United States
23 Jun 09
heck noo i would never llet my girl do that and its a two way street for her too.... you should have kept him in check abot that
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I'll see to that!
@hartnsoul (558)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
I understand the pain it must've caused you knowing that your boyfriend chats with other women. I would condone such a thing for one thing alone - respect. In a long distance relationship or in any relationship for that matter, respect for the other partner is of utmost importance. I hope you were able to convey your thoughts well to your boyfriend on how his actions make you feel miserable. YEs it may be harmless because he doesn't meet with the women he chats. But consider turning the table on him theoretically. Ask him how he would feel if YOU chat and make friends online with guys? How would he feel? If he respects and as he claims "Love" you that much, he would work hard and save money so he can be with you. :)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
Yes, I realized he doesn't respect me at all. For why would he go and find pleasure in chatting with other women? I already told him he's hurting me but he threatens of leaving me because of my jealousy and possessiveness. He knows I love him so much so I allowed him, now I feel so stupid.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
23 Jun 09
Hi there Maple Kisses. This is a controversy topic and real life situation. To be honest, as long as both couple members agree on something it makes it o.k. for them, but telling you that he can join dating sites and you can't because you are a woman, that's ludicrous if you ask me. I do hope he won't cheat on you, but even if he does, and you don't find out about it, it will be on his head, as if he has a conscience he will feel guilty about it. Take care and hope it all works out fine for you 2.
• United States
23 Jun 09
You need ell him that he needs to end that now or it's over. If you were in a relationship, he wouldn't be searching for other women. If he really misses you so much, he wouldn't be looking for a replacement. Good luck but it seems like you are going about this all wrong.
• Bulgaria
23 Jun 09
Well, I wouldn't allow it. The fact that he misses you is not a good reason to start doing what he is doing. If he misses you, he is supposed to want to talk to you and not to other girls. Besides you never know, if he is not going to date these girls at some point. If online is harmless, why does he "forbid" you doing it (even if you wanted to)? It is hurtful, but you should maybe try show him that you are not that naive. At the moment he thinks he got you, he knows you love him and he pushes the limits, he has simply forgotten himself a bit. If you don't clearly show him your opinion and your limits he will continue. Internet is nasty when it comes to something like this. No one can "control" what the other one is doing, it is only a question of morals and trust.
@coolalee (17)
• Poland
23 Jun 09
No matter what are first intentions he'll end up hurting you, dumping you or something like that. He is bored because he IS a man, it's in man's nature to look all the time for females that could be a chance to have children, it's down there in heads as one of self-behavioral impulses. If u love him don't let him act as he pleases, cuz he'll soon forget bout it. It's like with parents and relatives. We love much more someone that has it's own rules instead of someone who only gives us donuts no matter what. If u allow him to do that, it's equal to sayin, wella, i don't care bout ya that much.
• United States
23 Jun 09
No, I would not allow it unless I knew for sure that there was nothing going on....and its a double standard if he isnt allowing you to chat with men because it is NOT different.