Question Posted Thursday November 4 2004, 10:26 am
I have a new boyfriend at university, but I find myself keeping this news from my friends at home because I don't want it to get back to my ex-boyfriend, becase he is in a very fragile place at the moment and it would really hurt him to find out that I've moved on to somebody else. What I'm trying to do is protect my ex-boyfriend, because I still care about him and don't want to hurt him any more than is necessary, but I feel bad for misleading him and my other friends. Would it be better to just come clean, even if it hurts him in the short term, or should I wait until he's in a better place until I break the news?
brunettem51 answered Thursday November 4 2004, 4:57 pm: ouch hard one. Listen girl not tellig your friends could mean loosing your friends or even your new boyfriend. This old boyfriend may have moved on 2 just not tellling any one. You can do it have strength. If you need any more help u can e-mail me or im anyhting i am all ears. [ brunettem51's advice column | Ask brunettem51 A Question ]
SuddenlyFem answered Thursday November 4 2004, 3:41 pm: The fact that you have a new bf is none of your ex's concern. Your in college dont worry about everyone at home. Although I do think that you should probably tell your friends. But let it be known to them that you dont want it spread around the entire world and if they are your real friends they will understand this. [ SuddenlyFem's advice column | Ask SuddenlyFem A Question ]
MFS answered Thursday November 4 2004, 11:10 am: I think you're better off just letting people know. While your ex might have difficulty with this, he needs to learn to get over it and move on. At least, let your friends know and indicate that they might want to be discrete with the info - not that you're intentionally trying to hide anything, but that you're life isn't a public affair. [ MFS's advice column | Ask MFS A Question ]
Lachiquitaloca9 answered Thursday November 4 2004, 10:52 am: If you don't tell your friends and ex now they might feel betrayed by you later for keeping a secret from them. However, its not really their business. If they ask don't lie, but you don't need to go out of your way to tell them. Let them mention it first if that's easier. [ Lachiquitaloca9's advice column | Ask Lachiquitaloca9 A Question ]
AdviceMistress answered Thursday November 4 2004, 10:33 am: i think u should be honest with ur friends and ur ex boyfriend ... even if it does hurt him he should know!! just get it out there now and don' wait becuz if u wait to tell him he may not think u trust him!
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