Lady's New Partner Jets Off On Tropical Vacation With 'Former' FWB, Leaving Their Blossoming Romance Hanging By Thread

“He lied that it was a solo trip. I feel so betrayed!”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• January 28, 2024

Ever been caught in a whirlwind of emotions, unsure whether to trust your instincts or let things slide? Well, our narrator (Original Poster) currently in this dilemma.

She unknowingly stumbled upon a shocking revelation that threatened to shatter the foundation of a blooming romance—and just a month after they pledged exclusively at that

Things started innocently enough: a journey from strangers to friends and finally an exclusive couple. Before their exclusivity pact in June, he told her about a solo Mexico adventure he planned, which was slated for July.

But OP’s new flame conveniently left out the most important detail—it wasn’t a solo adventure at all; he, in fact, had a travel buddy. And this wasn’t just any travel buddy, but a girl he had once been intimate with in the past.

This information was reluctantly coughed up after much prodding from OP’s end. She smelt something fishy about the so-called ‘solo’ trip, and to her dismay, she wasn’t wrong.

OP’s emotions ranged from frustration to betrayal, but there wasn’t much she could do since the trip was planned months in advance. Off he went on his trip.

As if the weight of the initial deception wasn’t enough, OP soon uncovered more juicy details. Theirs wasn’t a casual fling; they’d been sleeping with each-other, right up until he became exclusive with OP.

The remnants of OP’s trust lay shattered in bits, and she has no idea how to proceed from here. Is it worth ending things over?

Let’s dig into the details

OP discovered that her partner went on a trip with his ex friend-with-benefits and lied about it

OP is hurt and needs advice on how to handle the situation

Too long, didn’t read

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

“ He lied to you about going with her. That's a gargantuan red flag.”

“If he was vague about it and you had to draw it out of him then he was trying to deceive you.”

“ Don't forgive him or let him explain it away. He's playing you.”

“He wasn’t trying to spare your feelings he was trying to deceive you about the trip!!”

“Seems to me that you’re dating him exclusively but he’s not dating you exclusively.”

“I wouldn’t trust him and I would personally end it and not forgive him.”

“I’d never fathom going on a getaway with a fling after becoming serious with another person.”

Redditors unanimously agree—this dude's an a***hole. They emphasize how embarking on a romantic trip with a recent friend-with-benefits is a huge red flag. 

The trip was obviously planned at the height of their romance to serve as a romantic getaway. While this was fine then, most folks agree the dynamics should shift now he’s exclusive with OP.

The verdict is clear—there’s a high chance the two are still involved. Trust the collective wisdom – this situation is undeniably off-kilter.

Do you agree with this verdict? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse