Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

Delusional Lady Says Guy She Hooks Up With Is Her BF, Snoops Through His Phone, And Rages Over Truth
Young woman looking thoughtful and serious while dating guy with serious girlfriend concerns at home.

Delusional Lady Says Guy She Hooks Up With Is Her BF, Snoops Through His Phone, And Rages Over Truth

21

ADVERTISEMENT

Being attracted to other people is the whole part and parcel of the human experience. However, everyone should know their limits, especially if the person they are attracted to sets clear boundaries. After all, nothing good comes out of a forced relationship, does it?

This woman started hooking up with a guy from her gym, but he was clear that it was unserious and that he was also seeing other people. She initially agreed, but got so obsessed with him that she was burning with jealousy when she learned about his serious girlfriend! Here’s what happened…

More info: Reddit

RELATED:

    Some people are really awful when it comes to respecting others’ boundaries

    Image credits: simonapilolla / Freepik (not the actual photo)

    The poster started hooking up with a guy from her gym, and he had told her that he was also “seeing other people”

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Image credits: freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo)

    ADVERTISEMENT

    However, one day she snooped through his phone and found out that he had a serious girlfriend, so the poster flipped out

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Image credits: Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

    ADVERTISEMENT

    He also claimed that his girlfriend knew everything, so the poster texted her, and she confirmed everything that the guy had said

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Image credits: dimaberlin / Freepik (not the actual photo)

    ADVERTISEMENT

    However, she also told the poster that it would be best if she stopped contacting both of them and blocked her

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Image credits: ArtisticRoyal9827

    Despite this, the poster still texted the guy as she wanted to “fix things” between them, but didn’t get any reply from him

    Today, we dive into the original poster’s (OP) life, as she shares how she liked a guy from her gym (Nate). They went out for dinner once, but started hooking up regularly. In the beginning, he told her that he was also “seeing other people,” and asked if she was fine with it. Since OP really liked him, she agreed, and things seemed to work well with them.

    However, the poster soon became a little delusional. She thought that since they were together every weekend, Nate was her “boyfriend.” That’s why, when she saw a “love you” text on his phone, our lady freaked out. She snooped through his phone and found out that he had a serious, long-distance girlfriend, which she felt contradicted his claim that he was just “seeing people.”

    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT

    When she confronted him, he told her that it was none of her business and that his girlfriend knew about his other casual relationships. After that, he immediately dropped her off at her house and then ghosted her. OP stalked his girlfriend’s Instagram, and it shocked her that they had been together for 4 years, but she felt she needed to tell her about Nate’s casual relationships.

    After much hesitation, she ended up texting the woman, who confirmed everything that her boyfriend had told OP. She also clarified that the guy was giving her a signal, and it would be best if the poster didn’t contact any of them after that. However, OP still texted Nate to meet her for coffee to “fix things” between them, but got no reply at all.

    Image credits: cookie_studio / Freepik (not the actual photo)

    After the update, netizens couldn’t help but call out her obsessive behavior, which was causing all the problems. Experts stress that having obsessive thoughts about another person can feel all-consuming. Moreover, they elaborate that it’s extremely unhealthy and can significantly affect a person’s mental health by inducing anxiety and stress, and impacting self-esteem. 

    ADVERTISEMENT

    However, some folks held the guy accountable for not revealing he was in a serious relationship. There’s a lot of difference between “seeing someone” and having a girlfriend for 4 years. A few netizens also applauded her for talking to his girlfriend and confirming that he’s not two-timing her. After all, stats show that men (20%) are more likely to cheat than women (13%).

    What was really problematic was how she disrespected all his boundaries. Even after she spoke to his girlfriend, OP still texted him, and it highlighted her lack of self-respect. Research emphasizes, “Self-respect is an important part of your identity because it reflects how you view yourself, which in turn impacts every area of your life, including your relationships, work, and social life.”

    “Respecting and loving yourself is the first step toward gaining the love and respect of others,” it sums up. Netizens also implied that she was clearly not someone who was fine with casual relationships, and I hope she realized this before making her life more complicated. What are your thoughts about it? We would love to hear them, so feel free to jot them down in the comments!

    Netizens called out the poster’s obsessive behavior, but many also felt that the guy was wrong for hiding the whole truth

    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    Share on Facebook
    Rutuja Dumbre

    Rutuja Dumbre

    Writer, BoredPanda staff

    Read more »

    Hey, am Rutuja! A storyteller at heart and a writer at Bored Panda. I have a strange love for words, and I mostly survive on coffee which is the driving force behind my writing. I enjoy working on articles that purely entertain our readers. When am not writing or trekking, you can find me staying up late and watching all the matches of Football Club Barcelona!

    Read less »
    Rutuja Dumbre

    Rutuja Dumbre

    Writer, BoredPanda staff

    Hey, am Rutuja! A storyteller at heart and a writer at Bored Panda. I have a strange love for words, and I mostly survive on coffee which is the driving force behind my writing. I enjoy working on articles that purely entertain our readers. When am not writing or trekking, you can find me staying up late and watching all the matches of Football Club Barcelona!

    Denis Krotovas

    Denis Krotovas

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    Read more »

    I am a Visual Editor at Bored Panda. While studying at Vilnius Tech University, I learned how to use Photoshop and decided to continue mastering it at Bored Panda. I am interested in learning UI/UX design and creating unique designs for apps, games and websites. On my spare time, I enjoy playing video and board games, watching TV shows and movies and reading funny posts on the internet.

    Read less »

    Denis Krotovas

    Denis Krotovas

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I am a Visual Editor at Bored Panda. While studying at Vilnius Tech University, I learned how to use Photoshop and decided to continue mastering it at Bored Panda. I am interested in learning UI/UX design and creating unique designs for apps, games and websites. On my spare time, I enjoy playing video and board games, watching TV shows and movies and reading funny posts on the internet.

    What do you think ?
    Kate Johnson
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an epic example of how people can just create a relationship out of nothing but magical thinking. She was told from the beginning what the situation was. She decided to convince herself otherwise and ended up looking stupid.

    Norfolk and good
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the person you're interested in says they don't want a serious relationship, you can go ahead and just believe them. Yes, they may change their mind and a casual hook up can grow into something more with time, but don't wait around expecting it because you'll likely just end up feeling hurt and rejected. Oftentimes, "I don't want a relationship" is a polite way of saying they don't want a relationship with you.

    sofacushionfort
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Date people with esotropia. They never see people on the side.

    Load More Comments
    Kate Johnson
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an epic example of how people can just create a relationship out of nothing but magical thinking. She was told from the beginning what the situation was. She decided to convince herself otherwise and ended up looking stupid.

    Norfolk and good
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the person you're interested in says they don't want a serious relationship, you can go ahead and just believe them. Yes, they may change their mind and a casual hook up can grow into something more with time, but don't wait around expecting it because you'll likely just end up feeling hurt and rejected. Oftentimes, "I don't want a relationship" is a polite way of saying they don't want a relationship with you.

    sofacushionfort
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Date people with esotropia. They never see people on the side.

    Load More Comments
    You May Like
    Related on Bored Panda
    Popular on Bored Panda
    Trending on Bored Panda
    Also on Bored Panda
    ADVERTISEMENT