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Anonymous asked in Family & RelationshipsSingles & Dating · 6 years ago

Has he turned the tables on me?

I told my boyfriend that he was extremely clingy during our relationship, but he never took the hint. He would text me constantly, and he got jealous over very silly things.

We've remained friends since the break up, and have hung out quite a bit.

He went on a trip a week ago, and he completely ignored me and my texts. He didn't even acknowledge my Birthday.

The day he came back, he said he wanted to see me. He showed up at my house, and waited for me with a bottle of my favorite beer.

He started ignoring me again, and he made me pretty upset. He was texting me last night saying he would like to cheer me up, but I told him I wasn't ready to talk. He came by to apologize tonight, but basically reminded me of all the 'wrongs' I did in our relationship.

He said I supposedly like guys to chase me, and he even said the tables are turned because he supposedly doesn't care. I asked him if he wanted to be chased, and he walked out.

I almost feel he is playing games to gauge my interest. I really feel that I was a decent girlfriend, and I know the sex was amazing.

Any insight?

Update:

I also mentioned to him that I felt like I was responsible for his happiness, which made me feel smothered. He looked quite shocked, and said he wished I told him this before.

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  • 6 years ago

    seems like he's playing games with you. my advice is just ignore him when he texts you things that will bring back memories of your relationship, by all means DO NOT give him the chance to see you sad about your past relationship. don't let his games fool you, girl.. Exes are exes. You broke up for a reason. Move on, start dating new people and forget about that asshole. I know it'll be hard in the first place- I've dated enough people to know, but trust me, its worth it in the end. You'll be thankful that you did it when you look back and thank the sweet Lord that you didn't end up heartbroken and sobbing because of that guy;s games.

    Source(s): me and all of my past relationships
  • David
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    6 years ago

    Take it from a guy that can be clingy. He isn't worth it. It sounds like he can't accept that you are only friends and if he was truly a friend he would be able to accept it. That is why my gf broke up with me but we remained friends even after she started seeing someone else. I accepted the fact that we were only friends because I didn't want to lose her as a friend. Just cut him out of your life he sounds like the excessively jealous type and that more often than not leads to a dangerous situation.

  • 6 years ago

    Girl listen, all guys are like this. Stop thinking so much and don't listen to the people that make you think even more on here. I'm going to keep it simple. Play the same game. You have the power use it, stop acting like you dont. Give him a taste of his own medicine.... show him who's really the boss because you are!!! You got this play play play

  • 6 years ago

    Hi thanks for your advice answering my question. So I think its not mature for him to play games. Two of the most important things in a relationship is kindness and communication. You could tell him something like: "look I want you to have a genuine conversation with me and tell me how you feel about me and what you want in our relationship" to be honest the only game that's fun to play with your significant other is chess. All other games that he plays create a soap opera and by asking him to be straightforward and open, then this cycle will end and you will know for sure what you want and what he wants. It's one thing for him to play hard to get. Its another to over do it

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Cut him off, the fact he ignored you in the first place was a dead giveaway he's out to screw with people's heads. A real man that liked you and wanted to go somewhere with you would display things like romance, chivalry, thoughtful gift giving, going to places you enjoy....someone that makes you feel good in general. I had used to have a friend who was clingy to his girl, she would constantly annoy me with her relationship problems when I had my own to deal with. You will find the right someone. It takes time

    Believe me, I used to think day after day that I would never get a girlfriend. Sure enough, I opened up to people and I found a girl I like and she likes me. It's all about patience.

  • 6 years ago

    Tell him the truth honestly it's the best thing you can do. Explain he's gone from one extreme to the other and he needs to find a middle ground and that if he does it will be so much easier for you both. Make sure you yourself don't become either clingy or distant. And look back on your relationship and try and see the things you did wrong that he says because everyone has faults. If you admit them then he is far more likely to be willing to talk through what he has done wrong.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    I've been in both of your shoes, but honestly, you shouldn't be with someone who smothers you, but on his side, he must be love struck by you, and he DOES care, I promise. His feelings are just hurt because he obviously cares about you so much. I think jealous guys are really attractive, just not the very overbaring kind.

    If you love him, sit down and have a heart to heart talk. Sounds silly, but communication is key. And i think when he ignores you, he just wants to see how much effort you'll put in to talk to him. Guys are very strange sometimes. And it sounds like the "Don't get mad, get even" type of thing. and all girls like attention, it boosts our self esteem (; if you wanna talk more, email me!

  • 6 years ago

    I'm no proffessional but my View on this is He probably just cares about you a lot I know I'm pretty clingy when I care a lot. You guys should just sit down together and talk out your problems and be completely honest and let eachother know how your feeling if he's not willing to do that he's just looking for an argument and should be cut out of your life.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    He gave up, In his eye's he had given you everything he had to offer an for that you pushed him away, but as he healed he came back around an yah....played a game its cheap, one i havent played since highschool, many cases's women "not to sound sexist" tend to lead on that they want one thing, an its what you want to give them only to find out they never wanted that to begin with

    BUT: The problem here wasnt you an you misleading him but in his choice to start getting more an more jealous an possessive, witch is what pushed you away, witch when he came back he lacked that possession of you he had so that gave you room to start enjoying time with him

  • 6 years ago

    My boyfriend texts me constantly, but the good thing is we can talk for that long without getting bored and he's understanding when i cant talk. If you cant do that then its not really worth your time if you cant put up with him for very long so it's good that you broke up with him. The whole thing about getting jealous shouldnt happen, and it sounds like he's playing games with you now and messing with your emotions. You say you remained 'friends' but he doesnt sound very friendly from what you've said. Probably the best thing to do is ignore him and wait for the right guy to come along now.

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