I’m 22F n met this guy 3 years ago through a friend. At first it was cool just being platonic but he started messaging me every day n asking me to hang out after school just us two. I was fine with it until I noticed he keeps building this emotional connection like he wants more but then when he’s done he just calls me a friend. I was open to it being more. It’s like he only wants me around when he needs validation or when his ego needs a boost. Once he has a crush or another girl in the picture he pushes me aside. He talks 2 a lot of girls at our school n online. My friend said to decline his invites but don’t tell the truth.
I feel like I’m stuck as a back up and I’m tired of it. I want to cut this off but idk how without it being messy. Has anyone here been thru this and how did u end it? If u hve r doing the same thing to someone, pls stop.
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Stop being available when he reaches out. You owe no other explanation.
I’m in the mindset that it’s emotionally exhausting to overly explain yourself. I would set a boundary with him that you only want to meet up with him on a set schedule. If he asks, just say you’re busy with school or work or something. Like meet up every other Tuesday or only call in the evenings. That way it prevents him from emotionally unloading on you at any time he pleases. But you also don’t have any obligation to make time for him whenever he wants.
Just say no?
Are you me 5 years ago I literally went through the same thing! then 4 years later I finally blocked him on everything and have felt so much better since! Even met the man of my dreams right after hehe