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Men: Why would a man do this?

An old boyfried found me on a social networking site a while back. We caught up via email and shared how life had been for the past 10 years and had a friendship for about a year. My husband was uncomfortable with the friendship, so I cut off all contact w/ the friend telling him the reason and wishing him the best. That was in December. He still frequently sends emails (about once a week) just to check in, see how things are going, etc...I don't respond. But he still tries to contact me. I don't understand why he continues to reach out...particularly when I don't reply! He's engaged to be married in October, which he never told me...his mom told me in April...he got engaged at New Year's. Just wondering what he could be thinking or trying to do to continue this. Any ideas would be appreciated! And, should I tell my husband about the emails? We are happily married.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I think it's awesome you responded and shut down communications out of respect and your husband request.

    I would say just ignore the person and don't respond. If he respected your marriage, situation and request...he would just leave it at that..some folks just don't get it...even old friends..etc.

    Just enjoy and appreciate your husband and relationship and live your life. obviously the friend guy has alot of time on his hands

  • 1 decade ago

    He keeps contacting you because he has feelings for you. You know staying in contact so when you become free, that or hope you might cheat on your husband with him. What you should do is tell your husband so he knows you are not hiding anything from him. Then you should delete you email address account and get a new one. While your deleting your account tell and/or show your husband so he knows that you don't want contact with that guy either. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't like the fact that he's ignoring your wish to cut contacts. To me it's a lack of respect. Can you block his email address so they get automatically returned to him? Do not reply to him. I hope he'll eventually get the point. If you can not block his email, yes consider telling your husband. If ever your husband comes across these emails you don't want to have to give explanations.

  • 1 decade ago

    The guy is trying to get in your pants.He sounds like a player and doesn't respect you,your husband or your happy marriage.The right thing to do is tell him to get lost or you'll contact the police for stalking you and harassment.Unless of course you still have feelings for him.And if you don't then I guess you really aren't in a totally happy marriage like you say you are!Right is right and wrong is wrong!Do the right thing and help your marriage!How would you feel if it were your husband being stalked by an ex girl friend?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sounds as though he is trying to find a way out of getting married . Maybe he feels your his last chance . So get a new email .

  • oldman
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Yup Block is the best idea....and no do not tell your husband but if he asks have you gotten any more e mails then tell him the truth.

    Best of luck

  • 1 decade ago

    some men just don't know when to stop do they? lol

    i would tell your husband since he should know since he well is your husband

    and tell your little friend's engaged fianncee that he's harrassing you, maybe she will do something like break off the engagment or tell him to stop emailing you

  • 1 decade ago

    This question reminds me of that song by Hinder...

    I wouldn't tell your husband ... hell, he'd probley want to kick the snot out of him.

    Just block his email address.

  • 1 decade ago

    Block his e-mail to save your marriage since he won't stop sending you e-mails. Plus it sounds like he is trying hard to ruin your marriage. Put your foot down and show him that no means no. Good luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I agree with the first post. This guy isn't good at all...keeps contacting you and never let you know he's engaged? Nah....BLOck him!!

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