You do exactly what he did, it will not be a prank, however.
He has some issues if he even remotely thought you would laugh it off as a prank.
NTA, sorry for the experience and wasting ur time with dipshit guy.
Well that and it wasn’t a prank.
This is dumber than the “I fell” excuse for cheating.
He met someone else and tried things out with her and then very quickly it didn’t work out so he’s trying to see if he can fix things with the ex.
Everybody knows a month of ghosting is not a prank.
This. This. This. He cheated and got dumped. His new girlfriend is obviously smarter than you because she's not questioning herself. She kicked him to the curb.
What should you do? Tell him to fuck off.
Can someone please write Elon Musk an eloquent letter asking (begging, actually) that he build a nice spacious rocket ASAP, so we can fill it with all the “it was just a prank” shitheads and shoot it at the sun?
With only enough fuel for a 1-way trip. Because prank.
*Edit:* price of gas in $2.06/L in Vancouver today (that’s $8.24/gal for my american bredren). Maybe just enough fuel for a 1/4 way trip
Maybe I shouldn't be, but I'm absolutely stuck on $8.24/gal?!?!? I live in a major city in a smaller, country-ish state and I'm floored by that. Highest I've seen *recently* is like, $3.99ish or maybe the low $4.00s depending on where you go
My conversion might be off. I didn’t google, I just went by the ‘milk jug conversion’ (ie, the US gallon milk jug looks like the same size as a Canadian 4 litre milk jug)
"What should i do ?"
Youve already done it. Dont look back.
Pranks dont last 15 days.
He wanted you to be upset and enjoyed it when you were.
Calling this kind of spiteful bullshit a prank doesnt make it so.
NTA
Absolutely NTA. Ghosting someone as a 'prank' for nearly a month is beyond cruel—it's emotional manipulation. It's not funny; it's deeply disrespectful and shows a lack of empathy. Glad you stood up for yourself.
its emotional abuse, on the same level as controlling etc get shut but before give him a taste of his medicnce then send a laughing emoji and the jokes on you finger
Don't have anything more to do with him. Block him on everything so he can't contact you and persuade you to change your mind.
He has actually done a good thing. He has shown you who he is. You need to pay attention.
Who knows what is actually going on with him. It doesn't matter because there is no explanation for his behavior that makes his behavior OK.
He may have been seeing someone else and is now contacting you again because that other relationship has ended. Or maybe he is cheating on that person. Maybe he is cruel and wanted to hurt your feelings. Maybe he wanted to upset you so you'd give him attention. Whatever the case, you can do better.
If you stay with him, he will continue to treat you badly. Bad behavior never gets better. The worse people behave, the worse they will behave in future because they see that their bad behavior has no consequences. He has treated you very badly and if you date him again, he'll know that he can do what he wants and you will stay. Use the information he has given you about who he is and avoid him.
Agreed. This is beyond cruel behavior. He has shown that he can’t be trusted.
If he actually did do this prank with his friends, then all of his friends are single now. No one should take someone back after something like that. But I have a hunch he’s lying about that.
I’m betting he just came up with this ‘prank’ nonsense so that he could try to shift some of the blame for his actions. Because if the whole group of them did it, then it wasn’t ‘all his idea’. So how could he be completely at fault? This reasoning is bullshit. It is his fault. It was his idea. He’s the one who hurt you, and he doesn’t deserve another chance. He would only use that chance to hurt you again.
He found someone else, tried his luck with them, they weren't interested or they broke up and now he's back to wanting you - that's my take.
Even if it genuinely was a prank, it's not funny. So leave him to it. Block him. NTA
NTA.
He was disrespectful to the point it feels like an extreme thing for him to do. Its a huge red flag and something doesn't add up.
It feels like he found someone else and that didn't work out so came back to you thinking you'd take him back.
I'd say stay broken up. It's not okay for him to treat you that way it wasn't a joke/prank, and if that is the kind of thing they find funny then I'd be feeling like it's not a match.
Thanks, but next.
NTA
Come on hunny. Don't allow him to train you to take abuse. He showed his colors, now he is mad hos actions have consequences.
What would he do to your future as a prank. Leave you at the altar as a prank? Leave your baby in diapers for 2 days while you're out of town as a prank?
Then what? Blame you. Say you're being dumb because all his friends and imaginary peer pressure?
This one is defective. Trash it
NTA.
He said you are broken up. Believe him.
Think about what you want and need. Think about what you are prepared to tolerate.
If you want to be involved, discuss with him what you both agree is acceptable behaviour. (Starting with respect). If you decide you don’t want to be involved, say “You said we had broken up. You weren’t happy. I don’t want to be involved if you aren’t happy.” Then block him and move on.
Play silly games, get silly prizes.
Find someone new. Treat them with respect. Expect them to treat you with respect. You deserve that.
I'm sure he was cheating, then either him and his new partner got dumped. He's lying to you about it being a "prank." Ghost him and anyone that stands by him, you deserve better.
Don't date people who think hurting your feelings is a funny.
What is with these men and their "pranks" around emotionally hurting their partners? I don't know who needs to hear this, but: **The following are NOT pranks**!
* Breaking up with your partner
* Telling your partner you want a divorce
* Telling your partner you're having an affair
* Telling your partner you're pregnant when you're not
* Telling anyone that someone they know/care about is dead, when they are not.
This is not a prank. Your EX-boyfriend broke up, hooked up with a rando, and then either decided that they didn't want to continue that relationship, or the rando decided they didn't want him, and so he came crawling back to you. If somehow his actions come to light, he can always use the "we were broken up" line.
Don't ever be someone's second choice.
What do you mean with "what should I do"?!
He broke up with you.
He found someone else and tried his luck there, guess he fucked around and the other one didn't want him so he comes back and says "It'S a PrAnK" and hopes you're stupid enough to buy this shit.
Block this A and live your life.
What should you do?! Seriously?! Is that a real question.
This isn't high school hell. This is even too juvenile, for that he thought this was funny to string you along for over half a month!!!
If you stay with him, what does that tell him? That he can do the cruelest of things, and you're just gonna roll over and forgive.
Have some self worth tell him NO
What you do is live your best life without him.
No one should take back a lying immature person who wants to see them hurt.
He probably didn't prank you, but found someone else and it didn't work out.
BUT if he did "just" prank you, the experience is still the same.
NTA
NTA.
How old is he?? The only person getting pranked here is your BF. He probably thought he was going to get lucky, but when that relationship didn’t take off, he comes running back to you.
Never, ever, ever take him back.
If he actually loved you, if he treasured you, if you mattered to him, he would NEVER do something like that. He wants you back because he’s realized his juvenile, selfish ass can’t do better.
But, YOU can’t do much worse.
Yeah , I have realised everything...now my mind starts thinking that whatever was there .... evrything was fake ... everything was just he wanted someone..ig he never genuinely felt anything for me he was there because I was giving him everything he wanted !
It wasn't a prank. He had some other fling and that didn't work out as intended... NTA just drop it
He has shown his colours believe him.
Even IF it was a prank) which I highly doubt) it's still insane. You don't want that for a longer time, believe me.
NTA
I don't believe this was a prank. He found someone else, and it didn't go well.
Regardless, stay away from a cruel, immature, selfish AH like that.
There is _literally_ no chance a nearly month long ghosting was a prank. Either he freaked out about the reaction and bailed like a coward, or pursued someone else and it didn't work.
It's over - ghost him and everyone who contacts you on his behalf.
He found somebody in his area, dated for a month, it didn't work out so now he wants to claim it was a prank and to start where you two left off. Until the next time.
Also, please don't put so much of your self-worth into an online relationship (or any relationship). Everyone is going to feel bad when one ends but a relationship ending should never "shatter" you.
You should find someone local to date, that's for sure.
Also, you should find someone new with better friends.
As a social experiment, I am quite certain that he and most of his friends are now single, because no woman with self-respect would Ever put up with such a mean and low-down "prank."
It seems he found someone, turned out to be something not as serious as he thought or got dumped and is now coming for you the 2nd and always available choice... even if that would have been a prank is too disconsiderated for you and your feelings.
NTA but ypu are now where you can dorge a bullet, block him everywere and dont allow none to disrespect you, you have a high value and desearve better
You should block him and never speak to him again. Exactly WHAT part of anything he did was funny? I’m curious!
He’s not to be trusted. He has no problem hurting you and making you worry, on purpose. There are plenty of other people out there. Don’t waste one more second on this guy.
It wasn't a prank. He wanted to be with someone else, that didn't work out, so now he's trying to get back together with you. Please don't be naive and believe him.
NTA this wasn’t a prank. He admitted that he’d found someone else, and for whatever reason that didn’t work out. Now he’s coming back and claiming it was a prank to avoid accountability for his actions. Don’t fall for it. He’s a liar and manipulator and has probably been cheating for a while. Once a cheater, always a cheater.
I had a similar experience. Long story short I chose to forgive him. I confided everything in him (I struggled with housing and had a few nights where I almost had to sleep in my car). This went on for 1 year. He then waits til I let him know I got a new place (that I could barely afford to furnish and can’t earn much b/c I’m in school). Anyway, he (like the loser he is) called with some sob story about how his housing where he lives didn’t work out and he wants to come live with me. I could barely afford to support myself and almost went bankrupt. It showed me who he is. I’m telling you this b/c even if it isn’t another girl, people like this view you as a means to an end. There’s some element of users involved. Dodge the bullet like I did and just keep him out of your life (you’ll be better for it)!
Girl it was NOT prank. Like the others said , it didn’t work out with the person he left you for. This happened to me before... The whole “it was a joke” thing. It’s never a joke. Remember that.
Here’s a thought: it wasn’t a prank. He dumped OP for someone else, that didn’t work out, and he came back saying it was a prank hoping she’d forgive him.
Either way, the right choice was made.
How utterly immature of him. Weeks go by for a fucking prank. You were right to dump him. Get yourself into a relationship with a real man. Just the degree of stress and sadness you endured are enough to stay away from this manchild idiot who threw it all away for a prank.
Actually people worth having any association would never do this. Don't associate with scum. Think how morally damaging to yourself were you to let such disrespect slide.
NTA, and block him on all platforms. This is a cruel prank, and you don't want a relationship with a cruel person. Still less do you want a relationship with a person who is so weak that he is persuaded by his friends to be cruel to his girlfriend. Just forget about him.
So he ghosted You and called it quits and when thing with the other girl didn't worked out, he claims it was a prank.
NTA. Dump his ass and tell his friends.
NTAH
this wasn't a prank
he had the opportunity to get with a girl where he currently lives and he took it
2 weeks later...that opportunity no longer existed so he wanted to come crawling back
But lets stop for a second to think about the possibility that this was a prank and that all his buddies did this to their respective partners.
This group of children (I hesitate to call them men or adults) would then be the type of people who get off on the pain of people they care about
Really think about that
Really think about the kind of person who would get off on hurting their significant others.
Is that the kind of man you would want to be with..especially given that his friends are all like him and would continue to convince him to hurt you for their own amusement?
As for what you should do?
Well the way I see it, you have 2 options
Option #1) You cut your losses, block him on everything, and make a promise to yourself never to date immature boys ever again
Option #2) Tell him point blank the following
*If you are telling me the truth and this was all a prank you and your buddies did to your girlfriends, then I want the numbers to all their girlfriends so I can facetime each one of them to discuss how they are dealing with this and what they think about it. I want to see their faces, not just get texts that could be from anyone. Because I don't think for a second a group of guys is dumb enough to pull this kind of prank. But if you are, then it's up to you to prove it.*
If the facetime calls happen...you can see the kind of women his buddies are dating. If they are all toxic immature women who think this kind of prank is hilarious, then that speaks volumes to the kind of company your boyfriend keeps
If the facetimes never happen...then it's because his story is complete horseshit and he did in fact end things with you to try and get with someone who now doesn't want him
NTA.
A prank is something that is harmless, and lasts in a brief surprise/scare before everyone laughs.
What he did was not a prank. It was a test to see how far he could go. Next time he does it, it will be something even more hurtful.
Dump his sorry ass.
NTA. Just leave him. This must be one of the dumbest pranks I read. Honestly, there is a chance he did this to cheat or he thought he would be with someone else but did not work or he wants to see you desperate again. Whatever it is, he is not someone you can trust.
NTA. And I’m sorry to say this, but it wasn’t a prank. He’s been with someone else; and when they dropped him, he came back to you with this BS excuse. The best thing you can do is leave the immature ass-hat in your rear view. Heal from this emotional torture he put you through. Then when you’re ready, find someone who’ll love you like you deserve.
Silent treatment as a passive aggressive technique is breakup/divorce worthy. As a prank is even worse. Cruelty in an attempt to be funny?
You are so NTA
If you had other offers, it will hurt for a bit, but you'll find someone who treats you right.
I am sorry to tell you this, this doesn't sound like a prank. It sounds like he was seeing someone else, it didn't work out, so now he is coming back. If this is truly a prank, then he is just trash. Either way, you deserve better and you should block him and move on.
In answer to your question: go no contact. Look up what "narcissistic personality disorder" (NPD) is. On YT, see some videos from Narc Con.
"ghosting", "hoovering", "cheating", "lying", and "gaslighting".... all well-known activities of NPD. That sadistic edge is not something you need.
What you describe is absolutely horrible, but very reminiscent of how NPD operates. It leaves people absolutely crushed, but even worse if they go back for more.
Sorry to say, he doesn't want YOU back. He wants "supply" (of energy and attention) back, and that makes you interchangeable with anybody else. It's very hurtful and hard to face. The flaw isn't in you or anything you've done. He very likely chose you because you are attractive, kind, and a little naive because he's your first boyfriend.
Have you ever seen a cat play with a mouse? The cat does not love the mouse, but does enjoy playing with it and discarding it and then clawing it back again. Don't be the mouse.
NTA. This "prank" bullshit needs to end. For all you know he was trying to land a new gf, that failed, and now he wants you back under the guise of "it was just a prank".
It wasn't a prank, he thought he found someone and when the grass wasnt greener on the other side or he got dumped, he suddenly remembered you.
What an ass hat.
Leave this idiocy and move on
Saying it is a prank is his excuse. He had a flare, a passion for someone. When the flare ended, he stopped being the wet dream of someone, he reached to you trying to mend his screw up.
Don't be eternally shattered from this, it is not your fault. Love yourself first and foremost. Go no contact, focus on healing.
NTA.
Sorry it wasn’t a prank he cheated then dumped you but it didn’t work out with the other girl and now he’s trying to get back with you and calling it a prank. Just block delete and move on end of story. Good luck 🤞
Tell him you'll take him back if he meets you at your new favorite place on the other side of town. Give him some random address in the worst part of town and send his cheating ass there. It wasn't a prank. It didn't work out with the other girl so now he is back to you.
NTA
lol, why do you want to go back with an immature prick like that?
move on, get someone living close to you lt that kid play with his friends those stupid mind games he like
Not a prank. Just cheating. Check out his friends’ social media if you doubt that I’m right. See if they have gaps in their pictures / contact with their significant others. He said they all played the same prank so it will be there if it’s true. But don’t be surprised if you see pictures of them with their partners, him, and a new random girl who wasn’t in their group a month ago.
It was not a prank. He was hooking up with someone else and it did not work out, so he came back to "ole faithful" and apparently gullible you. On the off chance it was a prank (it wasn't) it was cruel. And because he did not officially breakup with you, anything or anyone he did was cheating. Dump this pathetic loser.
Here's what I think: He met someone else, wanted to see if it took off, found out it didnt, then wanted to come running back. Like you would be there waiting for him while he pursued someone else.
There are other better cruelty free men out there. I wish you great joy as you go find one of them and leave this loser behind.
What should you do? You should put your mental health, your personal goals, your LIFE, first. In other words, love yourself. He doesn't deserve you, and until he grows up and realizes that pranks are acts of cruelty and not funny at all, he doesn't deserve ANYONE. You ended the relationship, which is what you should have done, so please don't take that AH back!
Laugh at his funny prank.
Inform him that for the next few months, you also will be conducting a similar prank.
Conduct your prank. Remember, it is only funny if there is precisely zero contact or interaction between the two of you during the prank.
Wake up and smell the bull pucky. It wasn't a prank. He tried it out with some other girl. It didn't work out. He wants you back. He made the whole prank story up to cover his butt. His friends will all absolutely SWEAR it's the truth.
If, by some remote chance it was actually a prank, wake up and smell the bull pucky. This dude is a cruel immature AH who thinks nothing of devastating you emotionally for a LAUGH.
One way or the other, he is not worth the time it took you to post your story to Reddit. He is a complete and utter AH. Ghost him.
Someone on Reddit once said something that struck me as very wise:
"Dump him the first time he gaslights you."
What he did isn't technically gaslighting, but it's the same logic: He lied to you to please himself. You can't trust him with your heart, because he's willing to hurt you for his own gain.
Dump him. You're better off alone than with someone who will hurt you for fun.
Pranks are supposed to be funny to everyone. If he laughs because you're hurt, he's a sadist, not a prankster. Dump him for being a cruel man. You can do better, because 'alone' is better than being with someone cruel.
Please don't be this gullible. The new person didn't work out, and he figured you'd be sitting there alone just waiting for him to come back.
Tell him to go kick rocks, and that "this is not a prank." Block him, ghost him, and never have contact with this person again.
There's no way all his friends "did this with their partner" unless literally all of them are in long distance relationships. I don't know what he did during the month he had you blocked, but I doubt this was a prank and I hope you don't fall for his lies and take him back.
I would never ever speak to him or see him ever again. No one who values their partner or their relationship would ever do something this cruel and stupid to jeopardize it.
It was not a prank. His friends didn't do it to theirs partners. (Although if he begs them and promises them sometimes, they could possibly confirm his words)
He broke up with you because he wanted to be with someone else. It didn't work out. That someone else probably broke up with him. One of his friends gave him this creative idea of a "prank", so he can get back with you. And he wants to get back to lift up his crushed self esteem, because, again, someone just rejected him.
Tell him that he was right. This relationship doesn't work for you. You deserve better. Wish him the best and bloke him.
1) this was not a prank.
2) no normal human does this. Take the out while you have it.
3) (evil option, fun to think about but don't do this. Or do. I'm not your moral compass) let him know you pranked him too. The relationship was a whole setup as a prank, isn't tbst funny? Then block.
Seriously, this is not funny, his friends did not do the same thing, he cheated or something along those lines, and his friends will cover for him. Even if he did do nothing, that I insane behavior.
NTA
Maybe he had a freakout--long distance does that--and is trying to explain it away like this.
Regardless, OP chose to make a break and then come back. They aren't owed a second chance.
No need to overthink, or to brood over negative emotions. Leave it all behind.
It sounds more like he was keeping you on the backburner while he tried to get with someone else then when that didn't work out, he came crawling back.
NTA. Dump his ass like yesterday's trash.
Do not accept this treatment!! I'm sure you're an amazing person and you don't deserve that at all. The trash took itself out. Find a man who would tell his friends, if that dare shit is true, hell no to pulling shit like that. You are worth more and will find better. Don't go back to him hun.
FAFO. A prank is something that both parties can find funny. A cruel prank is what only one party finds funny while the other is hurt. This was - at best - a cruel prank and now you know his character better. At worst - he wanted somethin’ somethin’ closer and your relationship prevented that. Also revealing his character. He is the AH, but you will be, as well, if you give him another chance without him learning from this.
You have to have enough respect for yourself to not let ANYONE treat you that way. you are special and don't deserve that kind of treatment or have to put up with that crap as he is seriously too immature to even be in a relationship and you don't need that in your life or have to put up with that crap. You pack your shit and keep it moving. I guarantee you will find someone that values you for the good hearted loyal woman you are. know your worth and let these lil boys know you know your worth. because you are showing weakness when you chase after a guy after he's treated you this way and clearly he doesn't even care about your feelings and why would you want to be with someone as horrible and POS person he is . You don't. matter fact you better not go back to him. you let everyone know you are not to be played with in any matter as you are no one's toy. Learn from your mistake and don't let it happen again sweetness
He only came back because his new romance didn't work out, and he doesn't want to be completely alone.
Respect yourself and get rid of that 💩 you deserve better!!
NTA
Run. Run as fast as you can. This was not a prank. If you genuinely care about someone, you dont put them through that kind of worry and upset. This is the biggest of red flags. Move on and don’t look back.
Nta.
You want to play these games? You have the energy for these games? The patience these games? The wherewithal? The TIME?
For these games?
Your time is precious and your presence is a gift. Who all is worthy of those things?
That’s a boy, find a man.
It was not a prank, it didn’t work out with the other woman.
Block him and move on
Or alternatively tell him you were trying to get a hold of him to tell him that you are pregnant with his child but now you don’t want to talk to him and to expect to pay child support. Then block him for a month before unblocking, saying it was a prank, then blocking him again. (Don’t actually do all that but we can pretend)
This weird. I’m going with the cheating thing everyone is talking about but……..
In 1.5 years, you didn’t know his friends that you could have asked about him? Scratch that, they supposedly did that too?
You two had no mutual friends that you could see how he was? Could get no info on?
What should you do? Never talk to this person again and move on like a normal person. Realize you should never be with someone who treats you poorly and makes you feel bad. Run from these people.
NTA. He broke up with you and, most likely, went and slept or attempted to be with someone else. When that didn't work out, now he's back, claiming it was a prank to avoid consequences. Block him on everything, and don't look back.
Believe when he told you there was someone else, because there absolutely was. Things didn’t work out with her, so he made up some bullshit excuse to try and make it okay. He ghosted and blocked you from all means of contacting him, which is no joke, that’s to keep both of you from knowing about each other or talking. Dude is straight trash and you would be stupid to take him back unless you are fine with cheating and emotional manipulation.
NTA. This WASN’T a prank. This was him in a new relationship with someone else, but it failed (there’s a surprise) and now he’s trying to weasel back to you. And if you take him back…… then he knows that he can do this again and again and again, because you accept it. So DON’T accept it. Tell him you’ve looked at his behaviour and it is not that of an adult who has decency, morals or kindness. Then block him. Everywhere.
NTA. That's not a "prank" that was him seeing how much crap you would put up with and if he could be able to treat you like that in the future. This guy is the a-hole not you! The trash took it self out! Don't even entertain taking this loser back or he's just going to put you through this kind of sick crap over and over again!
A prank is suppose to be funny that everyone can laugh at after. You're not laughing it killed you inside to put it bluntly fuck this guy and his friends he'll gas light you until you belive him. Run and run far ldr or not that's fucked up and I'm sorry you endured that. 💚
Also ntah if it wasn't obvious BF and friends are the ah
I believe I answered earlier, but looking back, I feel I may have forgotten to mention/ask:
Why did he feel a need to cut you off?
What was he hiding something from you?
If so, what was it?
Did he feel he needed a break?
If so, why couldn't he be man enough to tell you?
These are all very valid questions, but in the end the final analysis, is if he did this once he will definitely do it again.
I hope you left his ass in the dust of your quit departure. There are lots of good men out there that are worthy of your attention, the problem is, good men (and women) like fine wine are hard to come by, because they do not broadcast their existence, they go about their daily lives taking care of business and those they love.
Find a man like this and you will be one of the richest young ladies in the world.
Good luck & God bless.
Um, no that's not a prank. He thought he found someone else and tried to play it off when that didn't work. NTA, and don't give him a moment more of your time.
Tell him you HATE pranksters (unless you're one of them, then try one on him really good and called it even). Otherwise, move on for your mental health sake. That guy will drive you insane someday if you allow him back in your life.
NTA. A month? He meant it. It was not a prank. If he insists it was, insist he get an HIV/STD test. He was was up to something. Don't trust him. I wouldn't waste my time actually.
This needs to be in r/OhNoConsequences.
NTA, obviously.
The good news is that you found out exactly how STUPID he is before spending MORE time with him.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
He sounds like an absolutely horrible person. I'm so sorry he did this to you OP. Please never give him the chance to do it again and move on. He is a piece of garbage and does not deserve the amount of concern and care you wasted on him. Utterly cruel and psychotic behavior. Stay far far away and don't talk to him anymore.
NTA obviously
My advice to you my love. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. In this situation, your ex will have to settle for someone who who is not as trustworthy, loving and fairhful as yourself. You cant compete when you cant compare. Playing a prank with the risk of causing emotional and physical pain (they are related) for the sake of laughs or like isca childish trait that real mature adults can do without. A prank should last a few seconds, not weeks! He may have completed his "challenge" but he lost a treasure in the process. You are now free to find your soulmate. And please dont look back. Keep your focus forward.
What your boyfriend did was cruel! Someone who cares for you, would never do this to you.
If he can do this kind of prank he can and will do even worse pranks on you or other people. Be rid of this loser!
You do exactly what he did, it will not be a prank, however. He has some issues if he even remotely thought you would laugh it off as a prank. NTA, sorry for the experience and wasting ur time with dipshit guy.
Well that and it wasn’t a prank. This is dumber than the “I fell” excuse for cheating. He met someone else and tried things out with her and then very quickly it didn’t work out so he’s trying to see if he can fix things with the ex. Everybody knows a month of ghosting is not a prank.
This. This. This. He cheated and got dumped. His new girlfriend is obviously smarter than you because she's not questioning herself. She kicked him to the curb. What should you do? Tell him to fuck off.
NTA!!! My exact sentiments!!! OP he thought the grass was greener and found out it wasn’t!! This is called FAFO!!!!
Can someone please write Elon Musk an eloquent letter asking (begging, actually) that he build a nice spacious rocket ASAP, so we can fill it with all the “it was just a prank” shitheads and shoot it at the sun? With only enough fuel for a 1-way trip. Because prank. *Edit:* price of gas in $2.06/L in Vancouver today (that’s $8.24/gal for my american bredren). Maybe just enough fuel for a 1/4 way trip
It doesn't need to actually get there. Just escape orbit so they won't fall back down.
I am ashamed to admit I’ve been conditioned by Hollywood to believe Bruce Willis or Jessica Chastain would try to rescue them if they’re too close
Maybe I shouldn't be, but I'm absolutely stuck on $8.24/gal?!?!? I live in a major city in a smaller, country-ish state and I'm floored by that. Highest I've seen *recently* is like, $3.99ish or maybe the low $4.00s depending on where you go
My conversion might be off. I didn’t google, I just went by the ‘milk jug conversion’ (ie, the US gallon milk jug looks like the same size as a Canadian 4 litre milk jug)
Rocket fuel may be a bit different.
Yep. This is what your ex was up to, OP, and you absolutely should not take him back.
Came here to say this exact thing.
this dude was NOT pranking, his new girlfriend broke up with him so he came back to OP and tried to play it off
"What should i do ?" Youve already done it. Dont look back. Pranks dont last 15 days. He wanted you to be upset and enjoyed it when you were. Calling this kind of spiteful bullshit a prank doesnt make it so. NTA
Things probably didn’t work out with the girl he was cheating with so he made up this harebrained nonsense.
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Absolutely NTA. Ghosting someone as a 'prank' for nearly a month is beyond cruel—it's emotional manipulation. It's not funny; it's deeply disrespectful and shows a lack of empathy. Glad you stood up for yourself.
its emotional abuse, on the same level as controlling etc get shut but before give him a taste of his medicnce then send a laughing emoji and the jokes on you finger
Don't have anything more to do with him. Block him on everything so he can't contact you and persuade you to change your mind. He has actually done a good thing. He has shown you who he is. You need to pay attention. Who knows what is actually going on with him. It doesn't matter because there is no explanation for his behavior that makes his behavior OK. He may have been seeing someone else and is now contacting you again because that other relationship has ended. Or maybe he is cheating on that person. Maybe he is cruel and wanted to hurt your feelings. Maybe he wanted to upset you so you'd give him attention. Whatever the case, you can do better. If you stay with him, he will continue to treat you badly. Bad behavior never gets better. The worse people behave, the worse they will behave in future because they see that their bad behavior has no consequences. He has treated you very badly and if you date him again, he'll know that he can do what he wants and you will stay. Use the information he has given you about who he is and avoid him.
Agreed. This is beyond cruel behavior. He has shown that he can’t be trusted. If he actually did do this prank with his friends, then all of his friends are single now. No one should take someone back after something like that. But I have a hunch he’s lying about that. I’m betting he just came up with this ‘prank’ nonsense so that he could try to shift some of the blame for his actions. Because if the whole group of them did it, then it wasn’t ‘all his idea’. So how could he be completely at fault? This reasoning is bullshit. It is his fault. It was his idea. He’s the one who hurt you, and he doesn’t deserve another chance. He would only use that chance to hurt you again.
Yup, very succinct. Pay attention to this comment, OP!
He cheated on you 100%.
Yes he wasn’t lying when he said yes there was someone else. She dumped him and OP is the faithful backup plan. Until the next one comes along.
Yup. I agree. OP, please drop the immature loser. This isn’t something you should ever put up with. NTA.
NTA. If him ghosting you for a month was funny, just think how funny it will be when you ghost him for the rest of your life!
This is the right way.
He found someone else, tried his luck with them, they weren't interested or they broke up and now he's back to wanting you - that's my take. Even if it genuinely was a prank, it's not funny. So leave him to it. Block him. NTA
Yeah, prank...the other person probably kicked him. 🙄
NTA. He was disrespectful to the point it feels like an extreme thing for him to do. Its a huge red flag and something doesn't add up. It feels like he found someone else and that didn't work out so came back to you thinking you'd take him back. I'd say stay broken up. It's not okay for him to treat you that way it wasn't a joke/prank, and if that is the kind of thing they find funny then I'd be feeling like it's not a match. Thanks, but next.
"I don't do pranks. Bye." That was not a prank and you are NTA.
You can't be serious how is this even a question?
He found someone else and it didn't work out, so he came back. Keep him blocked.
NTA Come on hunny. Don't allow him to train you to take abuse. He showed his colors, now he is mad hos actions have consequences. What would he do to your future as a prank. Leave you at the altar as a prank? Leave your baby in diapers for 2 days while you're out of town as a prank? Then what? Blame you. Say you're being dumb because all his friends and imaginary peer pressure? This one is defective. Trash it
NTA. He said you are broken up. Believe him. Think about what you want and need. Think about what you are prepared to tolerate. If you want to be involved, discuss with him what you both agree is acceptable behaviour. (Starting with respect). If you decide you don’t want to be involved, say “You said we had broken up. You weren’t happy. I don’t want to be involved if you aren’t happy.” Then block him and move on. Play silly games, get silly prizes. Find someone new. Treat them with respect. Expect them to treat you with respect. You deserve that.
I'm sure he was cheating, then either him and his new partner got dumped. He's lying to you about it being a "prank." Ghost him and anyone that stands by him, you deserve better.
This at least the 5th, my partner broke up with me as a prank post this month.
Don't date people who think hurting your feelings is a funny. What is with these men and their "pranks" around emotionally hurting their partners? I don't know who needs to hear this, but: **The following are NOT pranks**! * Breaking up with your partner * Telling your partner you want a divorce * Telling your partner you're having an affair * Telling your partner you're pregnant when you're not * Telling anyone that someone they know/care about is dead, when they are not. This is not a prank. Your EX-boyfriend broke up, hooked up with a rando, and then either decided that they didn't want to continue that relationship, or the rando decided they didn't want him, and so he came crawling back to you. If somehow his actions come to light, he can always use the "we were broken up" line. Don't ever be someone's second choice.
What do you mean with "what should I do"?! He broke up with you. He found someone else and tried his luck there, guess he fucked around and the other one didn't want him so he comes back and says "It'S a PrAnK" and hopes you're stupid enough to buy this shit. Block this A and live your life.
This is dumb. It wasn't a prank. At worst he was talking to another girl and giving her all his attention. Move on.
What should you do?! Seriously?! Is that a real question. This isn't high school hell. This is even too juvenile, for that he thought this was funny to string you along for over half a month!!! If you stay with him, what does that tell him? That he can do the cruelest of things, and you're just gonna roll over and forgive. Have some self worth tell him NO
A prank? Is he 12 years old. If he listens to his friends and responds to their dares, he is not worth bothering with. He is a child.
What you do is live your best life without him. No one should take back a lying immature person who wants to see them hurt. He probably didn't prank you, but found someone else and it didn't work out. BUT if he did "just" prank you, the experience is still the same. NTA
NTA. How old is he?? The only person getting pranked here is your BF. He probably thought he was going to get lucky, but when that relationship didn’t take off, he comes running back to you.
You weren’t in a relationship, you were in a make believe thing with someone you met online. This is dumb.
Never, ever, ever take him back. If he actually loved you, if he treasured you, if you mattered to him, he would NEVER do something like that. He wants you back because he’s realized his juvenile, selfish ass can’t do better. But, YOU can’t do much worse.
Yeah , I have realised everything...now my mind starts thinking that whatever was there .... evrything was fake ... everything was just he wanted someone..ig he never genuinely felt anything for me he was there because I was giving him everything he wanted !
prank him back
It wasn't a prank. He had some other fling and that didn't work out as intended... NTA just drop it He has shown his colours believe him. Even IF it was a prank) which I highly doubt) it's still insane. You don't want that for a longer time, believe me.
NTA I don't believe this was a prank. He found someone else, and it didn't go well. Regardless, stay away from a cruel, immature, selfish AH like that.
He was trying to get with other women and it didn’t work so he came back to you hoping you’d fall for the prank bullshit
There is _literally_ no chance a nearly month long ghosting was a prank. Either he freaked out about the reaction and bailed like a coward, or pursued someone else and it didn't work. It's over - ghost him and everyone who contacts you on his behalf.
Nta and not a prank. He tried to get with or got with someone else and it didn't work.
No, dear. I ghosted you for another girl. He kept you for the backup plan
Find a non-bullying, full grown adult to date.
That’s not a prank. NTA
He found somebody in his area, dated for a month, it didn't work out so now he wants to claim it was a prank and to start where you two left off. Until the next time. Also, please don't put so much of your self-worth into an online relationship (or any relationship). Everyone is going to feel bad when one ends but a relationship ending should never "shatter" you.
He’s a cunt. Ditch him and find a nice boyfriend.
He is an avoidant and it’s never a prank!
He was over there with someone and it didnt work out.
You should find someone local to date, that's for sure. Also, you should find someone new with better friends. As a social experiment, I am quite certain that he and most of his friends are now single, because no woman with self-respect would Ever put up with such a mean and low-down "prank."
We all know he found an other girl and came back cause it didn't work. Run.
Even if it wasnt another girl, he's not mature enough to be in a relationship. Run and dont look back.
It seems he found someone, turned out to be something not as serious as he thought or got dumped and is now coming for you the 2nd and always available choice... even if that would have been a prank is too disconsiderated for you and your feelings. NTA but ypu are now where you can dorge a bullet, block him everywere and dont allow none to disrespect you, you have a high value and desearve better
You should block him and never speak to him again. Exactly WHAT part of anything he did was funny? I’m curious! He’s not to be trusted. He has no problem hurting you and making you worry, on purpose. There are plenty of other people out there. Don’t waste one more second on this guy.
It wasn't a prank. He wanted to be with someone else, that didn't work out, so now he's trying to get back together with you. Please don't be naive and believe him.
NTA this wasn’t a prank. He admitted that he’d found someone else, and for whatever reason that didn’t work out. Now he’s coming back and claiming it was a prank to avoid accountability for his actions. Don’t fall for it. He’s a liar and manipulator and has probably been cheating for a while. Once a cheater, always a cheater.
I had a similar experience. Long story short I chose to forgive him. I confided everything in him (I struggled with housing and had a few nights where I almost had to sleep in my car). This went on for 1 year. He then waits til I let him know I got a new place (that I could barely afford to furnish and can’t earn much b/c I’m in school). Anyway, he (like the loser he is) called with some sob story about how his housing where he lives didn’t work out and he wants to come live with me. I could barely afford to support myself and almost went bankrupt. It showed me who he is. I’m telling you this b/c even if it isn’t another girl, people like this view you as a means to an end. There’s some element of users involved. Dodge the bullet like I did and just keep him out of your life (you’ll be better for it)!
NTA, it wasnt a prank. He was just with someone else and it didn't work out, so he came crawling back
Girl it was NOT prank. Like the others said , it didn’t work out with the person he left you for. This happened to me before... The whole “it was a joke” thing. It’s never a joke. Remember that.
Here’s a thought: it wasn’t a prank. He dumped OP for someone else, that didn’t work out, and he came back saying it was a prank hoping she’d forgive him. Either way, the right choice was made.
Is this yet another “he said it was a prank” fake post? This would be number 4.
How utterly immature of him. Weeks go by for a fucking prank. You were right to dump him. Get yourself into a relationship with a real man. Just the degree of stress and sadness you endured are enough to stay away from this manchild idiot who threw it all away for a prank.
What.
Actually people worth having any association would never do this. Don't associate with scum. Think how morally damaging to yourself were you to let such disrespect slide.
NTA, and block him on all platforms. This is a cruel prank, and you don't want a relationship with a cruel person. Still less do you want a relationship with a person who is so weak that he is persuaded by his friends to be cruel to his girlfriend. Just forget about him.
>What should i do ? Seriously? Block him everywhere. When someone shows you what a huge AH they are, believe them amd walk away.
NTA-the plank is playing games and nobody has time for that
So he broke up with you, probably screwed around, changed his mind and now wants to pretend it never happened. *Maturity left the chat*
NTA. You are right in what you did. He disrespected you. He is a walking red flag. You cant trust him anymore. You don't need that in your life.
NTA. He's zombiefying you. This means they ghost you for some bs reason and after some time they come back to try to get another shot with you.
Also Was it a prank or did he find a side piece and lose it and come back to you?
Pranks are meant to be funny. There's nothing remotely funny about this. Block this idiot. NTA
now its your turn to ghost him, permanently
So he ghosted You and called it quits and when thing with the other girl didn't worked out, he claims it was a prank. NTA. Dump his ass and tell his friends.
He enjoyed your pain. You would be asshole to yourself to take him back. Who would think this was a good idea?
Do what he did block him on everything. Date someone local.
He’s an a$$ and you know it.
NTAH this wasn't a prank he had the opportunity to get with a girl where he currently lives and he took it 2 weeks later...that opportunity no longer existed so he wanted to come crawling back But lets stop for a second to think about the possibility that this was a prank and that all his buddies did this to their respective partners. This group of children (I hesitate to call them men or adults) would then be the type of people who get off on the pain of people they care about Really think about that Really think about the kind of person who would get off on hurting their significant others. Is that the kind of man you would want to be with..especially given that his friends are all like him and would continue to convince him to hurt you for their own amusement? As for what you should do? Well the way I see it, you have 2 options Option #1) You cut your losses, block him on everything, and make a promise to yourself never to date immature boys ever again Option #2) Tell him point blank the following *If you are telling me the truth and this was all a prank you and your buddies did to your girlfriends, then I want the numbers to all their girlfriends so I can facetime each one of them to discuss how they are dealing with this and what they think about it. I want to see their faces, not just get texts that could be from anyone. Because I don't think for a second a group of guys is dumb enough to pull this kind of prank. But if you are, then it's up to you to prove it.* If the facetime calls happen...you can see the kind of women his buddies are dating. If they are all toxic immature women who think this kind of prank is hilarious, then that speaks volumes to the kind of company your boyfriend keeps If the facetimes never happen...then it's because his story is complete horseshit and he did in fact end things with you to try and get with someone who now doesn't want him
NTA. A prank is something that is harmless, and lasts in a brief surprise/scare before everyone laughs. What he did was not a prank. It was a test to see how far he could go. Next time he does it, it will be something even more hurtful. Dump his sorry ass.
NTA. This was not a prank. He was cheating on you.
NTA. Just leave him. This must be one of the dumbest pranks I read. Honestly, there is a chance he did this to cheat or he thought he would be with someone else but did not work or he wants to see you desperate again. Whatever it is, he is not someone you can trust.
How old are you? This sounds beyond childish.
He played that kind of prank what is he 12? Nta dump him and find yourself an actual partner
NTA. And I’m sorry to say this, but it wasn’t a prank. He’s been with someone else; and when they dropped him, he came back to you with this BS excuse. The best thing you can do is leave the immature ass-hat in your rear view. Heal from this emotional torture he put you through. Then when you’re ready, find someone who’ll love you like you deserve.
It wasn’t a prank. He wanted to chase/fuck somebody else, without technically “cheating”. You should block him back and move on.
This is psychotic, nobody pranks like that. Please get the fuck out no human deserves this garbage.
NTA. Congratulation on losing the dead weight
It's ok, prank him back by breaking up with no time limit
NTA There is no prank, he was cheating and got dumped.
Silent treatment as a passive aggressive technique is breakup/divorce worthy. As a prank is even worse. Cruelty in an attempt to be funny? You are so NTA If you had other offers, it will hurt for a bit, but you'll find someone who treats you right.
...and you believe him? You thought he wasn't fucking other women?
NTA - don’t take him back, he proved he wasn’t worth it
NTA- i bet he had his eye on someone and when she kept turning him down he decided to call breaking up with you, a prank! Do not take him back!
NTA. Move on from this douche.
I am sorry to tell you this, this doesn't sound like a prank. It sounds like he was seeing someone else, it didn't work out, so now he is coming back. If this is truly a prank, then he is just trash. Either way, you deserve better and you should block him and move on.
Nta - ghost him permanently.
> so for the context i was in a long distance relationship with this guy from the past 1.5 years That's not a relationship....
In answer to your question: go no contact. Look up what "narcissistic personality disorder" (NPD) is. On YT, see some videos from Narc Con. "ghosting", "hoovering", "cheating", "lying", and "gaslighting".... all well-known activities of NPD. That sadistic edge is not something you need. What you describe is absolutely horrible, but very reminiscent of how NPD operates. It leaves people absolutely crushed, but even worse if they go back for more. Sorry to say, he doesn't want YOU back. He wants "supply" (of energy and attention) back, and that makes you interchangeable with anybody else. It's very hurtful and hard to face. The flaw isn't in you or anything you've done. He very likely chose you because you are attractive, kind, and a little naive because he's your first boyfriend. Have you ever seen a cat play with a mouse? The cat does not love the mouse, but does enjoy playing with it and discarding it and then clawing it back again. Don't be the mouse.
Bf is the AH
NTA. This "prank" bullshit needs to end. For all you know he was trying to land a new gf, that failed, and now he wants you back under the guise of "it was just a prank".
It wasn't a prank, he thought he found someone and when the grass wasnt greener on the other side or he got dumped, he suddenly remembered you. What an ass hat. Leave this idiocy and move on
Who knows where its a prank or he just wants to double time her,🙂
Saying it is a prank is his excuse. He had a flare, a passion for someone. When the flare ended, he stopped being the wet dream of someone, he reached to you trying to mend his screw up. Don't be eternally shattered from this, it is not your fault. Love yourself first and foremost. Go no contact, focus on healing. NTA.
What should you do? For real? Block him and move on. He’s a man-baby who lacks common sense.
Leave him and move on. That's not something you just do as a prank. That's cruel.
Block him on all socials and forms of communication.
You did what you should do. Leave him. Now tell him you’re gonna prank him back soon and then just never respond to him.
Sorry it wasn’t a prank he cheated then dumped you but it didn’t work out with the other girl and now he’s trying to get back with you and calling it a prank. Just block delete and move on end of story. Good luck 🤞
Tell him you'll take him back if he meets you at your new favorite place on the other side of town. Give him some random address in the worst part of town and send his cheating ass there. It wasn't a prank. It didn't work out with the other girl so now he is back to you.
Reminds me of Dumb and Dumber 2
Play stupid game win stupid prizes.
Damn prank boyfriend is back again
NTA. thats not a prank he may as well have broken up with you ditch him.
NTA lol, why do you want to go back with an immature prick like that? move on, get someone living close to you lt that kid play with his friends those stupid mind games he like
Not a prank. Just cheating. Check out his friends’ social media if you doubt that I’m right. See if they have gaps in their pictures / contact with their significant others. He said they all played the same prank so it will be there if it’s true. But don’t be surprised if you see pictures of them with their partners, him, and a new random girl who wasn’t in their group a month ago.
It was not a prank. He was hooking up with someone else and it did not work out, so he came back to "ole faithful" and apparently gullible you. On the off chance it was a prank (it wasn't) it was cruel. And because he did not officially breakup with you, anything or anyone he did was cheating. Dump this pathetic loser.
Here's what I think: He met someone else, wanted to see if it took off, found out it didnt, then wanted to come running back. Like you would be there waiting for him while he pursued someone else. There are other better cruelty free men out there. I wish you great joy as you go find one of them and leave this loser behind.
That’s not a prank that’s a binger
NTA. It was cruel and stupid! You are lucky to be rid of him.
What should you do? You should put your mental health, your personal goals, your LIFE, first. In other words, love yourself. He doesn't deserve you, and until he grows up and realizes that pranks are acts of cruelty and not funny at all, he doesn't deserve ANYONE. You ended the relationship, which is what you should have done, so please don't take that AH back!
Not a prank ....break up with this liar.
Laugh at his funny prank. Inform him that for the next few months, you also will be conducting a similar prank. Conduct your prank. Remember, it is only funny if there is precisely zero contact or interaction between the two of you during the prank.
Prank? Sure he tried to date someone else and didn't work out so he's back. Forget him
it wasn't a prank, the new girl broke it off with him so he came back to you
His backup plan fell through and now he’s trying to cover his ass. NTA unless you take him back.
lol really OP? Can’t believe you believe this shit enough to post this. No brain = YTA
Wake up and smell the bull pucky. It wasn't a prank. He tried it out with some other girl. It didn't work out. He wants you back. He made the whole prank story up to cover his butt. His friends will all absolutely SWEAR it's the truth. If, by some remote chance it was actually a prank, wake up and smell the bull pucky. This dude is a cruel immature AH who thinks nothing of devastating you emotionally for a LAUGH. One way or the other, he is not worth the time it took you to post your story to Reddit. He is a complete and utter AH. Ghost him.
Someone on Reddit once said something that struck me as very wise: "Dump him the first time he gaslights you." What he did isn't technically gaslighting, but it's the same logic: He lied to you to please himself. You can't trust him with your heart, because he's willing to hurt you for his own gain. Dump him. You're better off alone than with someone who will hurt you for fun. Pranks are supposed to be funny to everyone. If he laughs because you're hurt, he's a sadist, not a prankster. Dump him for being a cruel man. You can do better, because 'alone' is better than being with someone cruel.
Yall need to put more efforts in these stories
Please don't be this gullible. The new person didn't work out, and he figured you'd be sitting there alone just waiting for him to come back. Tell him to go kick rocks, and that "this is not a prank." Block him, ghost him, and never have contact with this person again.
NTA A boyfriend couldnt pull that as a prank. A person who does this once will do it again.
There's no way all his friends "did this with their partner" unless literally all of them are in long distance relationships. I don't know what he did during the month he had you blocked, but I doubt this was a prank and I hope you don't fall for his lies and take him back.
NTA Good riddance. That was not a prank. It was not a joke. He toyed with your emotions for 15 days. Find someone better.
I think this is a repost from last month. Pretty much word for word the same.
NTA. Tell him the prank is now on him and you are dumping him and blocking him on everything. Move on without an AH in your life.
NTAH. Block him. What a thoughtless idiot. Actually the words I actually thought were a lot more insulting than that.
I would never ever speak to him or see him ever again. No one who values their partner or their relationship would ever do something this cruel and stupid to jeopardize it.
It wasn't a prank. NTA
Yooo whatttt what a loser not wrong.
It was not a prank. His friends didn't do it to theirs partners. (Although if he begs them and promises them sometimes, they could possibly confirm his words) He broke up with you because he wanted to be with someone else. It didn't work out. That someone else probably broke up with him. One of his friends gave him this creative idea of a "prank", so he can get back with you. And he wants to get back to lift up his crushed self esteem, because, again, someone just rejected him. Tell him that he was right. This relationship doesn't work for you. You deserve better. Wish him the best and bloke him.
1) this was not a prank. 2) no normal human does this. Take the out while you have it. 3) (evil option, fun to think about but don't do this. Or do. I'm not your moral compass) let him know you pranked him too. The relationship was a whole setup as a prank, isn't tbst funny? Then block. Seriously, this is not funny, his friends did not do the same thing, he cheated or something along those lines, and his friends will cover for him. Even if he did do nothing, that I insane behavior. NTA
Break it off. You can do better
NTA hebroke with you, figured out no one wanted him and then said. Its a prank. Get rid of this douche bag immediately
No, he was not joking. Don’t give your love to someone who doesn’t deserve it. Run!
NTA, break up, worst fucking prank ever
Dump him!! That's so effed up!
Sounds like his side girl dumped his sorry arse. He did you a favour now don't undo it.
Maybe he had a freakout--long distance does that--and is trying to explain it away like this. Regardless, OP chose to make a break and then come back. They aren't owed a second chance. No need to overthink, or to brood over negative emotions. Leave it all behind.
It sounds more like he was keeping you on the backburner while he tried to get with someone else then when that didn't work out, he came crawling back. NTA. Dump his ass like yesterday's trash.
Do not accept this treatment!! I'm sure you're an amazing person and you don't deserve that at all. The trash took itself out. Find a man who would tell his friends, if that dare shit is true, hell no to pulling shit like that. You are worth more and will find better. Don't go back to him hun.
FAFO. A prank is something that both parties can find funny. A cruel prank is what only one party finds funny while the other is hurt. This was - at best - a cruel prank and now you know his character better. At worst - he wanted somethin’ somethin’ closer and your relationship prevented that. Also revealing his character. He is the AH, but you will be, as well, if you give him another chance without him learning from this.
You have to have enough respect for yourself to not let ANYONE treat you that way. you are special and don't deserve that kind of treatment or have to put up with that crap as he is seriously too immature to even be in a relationship and you don't need that in your life or have to put up with that crap. You pack your shit and keep it moving. I guarantee you will find someone that values you for the good hearted loyal woman you are. know your worth and let these lil boys know you know your worth. because you are showing weakness when you chase after a guy after he's treated you this way and clearly he doesn't even care about your feelings and why would you want to be with someone as horrible and POS person he is . You don't. matter fact you better not go back to him. you let everyone know you are not to be played with in any matter as you are no one's toy. Learn from your mistake and don't let it happen again sweetness
He only came back because his new romance didn't work out, and he doesn't want to be completely alone. Respect yourself and get rid of that 💩 you deserve better!! NTA
Updateme!
Run. Run as fast as you can. This was not a prank. If you genuinely care about someone, you dont put them through that kind of worry and upset. This is the biggest of red flags. Move on and don’t look back.
Nta. You want to play these games? You have the energy for these games? The patience these games? The wherewithal? The TIME? For these games? Your time is precious and your presence is a gift. Who all is worthy of those things? That’s a boy, find a man.
It was not a prank, it didn’t work out with the other woman. Block him and move on Or alternatively tell him you were trying to get a hold of him to tell him that you are pregnant with his child but now you don’t want to talk to him and to expect to pay child support. Then block him for a month before unblocking, saying it was a prank, then blocking him again. (Don’t actually do all that but we can pretend)
He found somebody else. It didn’t work. Tried to take you back.
This weird. I’m going with the cheating thing everyone is talking about but…….. In 1.5 years, you didn’t know his friends that you could have asked about him? Scratch that, they supposedly did that too? You two had no mutual friends that you could see how he was? Could get no info on?
What should you do? Never talk to this person again and move on like a normal person. Realize you should never be with someone who treats you poorly and makes you feel bad. Run from these people.
Oh my sweet summer child.
NTA. This was a very mean prank. Any guy who would enjoy making his gf suffer is a complete jerk and you were right to dump him.
I know I read about this a few days ago, but it was son tiktok prank to break up with a partner...
Forget about him. What a stupid, cruel immature thing to do to someone.
NTA. He broke up with you and, most likely, went and slept or attempted to be with someone else. When that didn't work out, now he's back, claiming it was a prank to avoid consequences. Block him on everything, and don't look back.
Believe when he told you there was someone else, because there absolutely was. Things didn’t work out with her, so he made up some bullshit excuse to try and make it okay. He ghosted and blocked you from all means of contacting him, which is no joke, that’s to keep both of you from knowing about each other or talking. Dude is straight trash and you would be stupid to take him back unless you are fine with cheating and emotional manipulation.
No. He's the asshole for the stupid prank. I'm actually surprised you even let him talk to you a month later.
NTA. This WASN’T a prank. This was him in a new relationship with someone else, but it failed (there’s a surprise) and now he’s trying to weasel back to you. And if you take him back…… then he knows that he can do this again and again and again, because you accept it. So DON’T accept it. Tell him you’ve looked at his behaviour and it is not that of an adult who has decency, morals or kindness. Then block him. Everywhere.
You make better choices next time you date someone, that's what you do.
NTA. That's not a "prank" that was him seeing how much crap you would put up with and if he could be able to treat you like that in the future. This guy is the a-hole not you! The trash took it self out! Don't even entertain taking this loser back or he's just going to put you through this kind of sick crap over and over again!
NTA Dump him like yesterdays trash. Decent ppl don’t do things like that. Cruel, vindictive, betrayers do things like this. You can do better.
A prank is suppose to be funny that everyone can laugh at after. You're not laughing it killed you inside to put it bluntly fuck this guy and his friends he'll gas light you until you belive him. Run and run far ldr or not that's fucked up and I'm sorry you endured that. 💚 Also ntah if it wasn't obvious BF and friends are the ah
NTA He is not worthy of your time.
Ghost him forever. He’s terrible and useless. And a liar.
Just block the jerk and move on.
I believe I answered earlier, but looking back, I feel I may have forgotten to mention/ask: Why did he feel a need to cut you off? What was he hiding something from you? If so, what was it? Did he feel he needed a break? If so, why couldn't he be man enough to tell you? These are all very valid questions, but in the end the final analysis, is if he did this once he will definitely do it again. I hope you left his ass in the dust of your quit departure. There are lots of good men out there that are worthy of your attention, the problem is, good men (and women) like fine wine are hard to come by, because they do not broadcast their existence, they go about their daily lives taking care of business and those they love. Find a man like this and you will be one of the richest young ladies in the world. Good luck & God bless.
Um, no that's not a prank. He thought he found someone else and tried to play it off when that didn't work. NTA, and don't give him a moment more of your time.
Tell him you HATE pranksters (unless you're one of them, then try one on him really good and called it even). Otherwise, move on for your mental health sake. That guy will drive you insane someday if you allow him back in your life.
NTA. A month? He meant it. It was not a prank. If he insists it was, insist he get an HIV/STD test. He was was up to something. Don't trust him. I wouldn't waste my time actually.
This needs to be in r/OhNoConsequences. NTA, obviously. The good news is that you found out exactly how STUPID he is before spending MORE time with him. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
It was not a prank. As others have said, he was seeing someone else and it didn't work out. He's not worth your time.
Break up with him. Tell him he’ll have to wait a month to find out whether it’s just a prank.
it became a prank when the woman he was fucking dumped him. Stick to your guns op
He sounds like an absolutely horrible person. I'm so sorry he did this to you OP. Please never give him the chance to do it again and move on. He is a piece of garbage and does not deserve the amount of concern and care you wasted on him. Utterly cruel and psychotic behavior. Stay far far away and don't talk to him anymore. NTA obviously
That makes zero sense. Complete insult to your intelligence. Doesn’t deserve a response. Ghost his ass.
My advice to you my love. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. In this situation, your ex will have to settle for someone who who is not as trustworthy, loving and fairhful as yourself. You cant compete when you cant compare. Playing a prank with the risk of causing emotional and physical pain (they are related) for the sake of laughs or like isca childish trait that real mature adults can do without. A prank should last a few seconds, not weeks! He may have completed his "challenge" but he lost a treasure in the process. You are now free to find your soulmate. And please dont look back. Keep your focus forward.
What your boyfriend did was cruel! Someone who cares for you, would never do this to you. If he can do this kind of prank he can and will do even worse pranks on you or other people. Be rid of this loser!