Man Unearths Startling Secret From Girlfriend’s Past, But He’s Torn Between Confronting Her And Carrying It To The Grave

“This is painful because, not only have we been dating for 3 years, but we’ve been best friends our whole lives.”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• December 3, 2023

When it comes to relationships, the age-old dilemma persists: To what extent should one’s past mistakes define them?

This puzzling question took on new weight for our narrator (Original Poster) when an ordinary night out morphed into a front-row reveal of an interesting chapter in their partner's history.

Before diving into their epic 3-year romance, OP and his girlfriend were the ultimate duo—best friends from the dawn of time. 

Their connection stretched back to the tender age of three, and he thought he knew her like the lyrics to his favorite song—that is, until the plot twist hit.

The stability of their connection was forever rocked during a chance encounter with his partner's ex-boyfriend. After the initial small talk, OP informed him about their relationship. 

The ex-boyfriend’s expression betrayed some shock, and then he inquired if OP knew the actual reason for their break-up. OP admitted he didn’t know the details, so her ex-boyfriend went on to drop a bombshell—it ended over infidelity. 

She had cheated not just with anyone but with one of OP's good friends. He confessed that when he first caught a whiff of something going on, he thought it was OP, considering their history.

Shockingly, a quick snoop through her phone revealed a scandalous one-month fling between her and OP’s friend—the rest was history after that. OP felt utterly betrayed—how could two people he held dear keep such a massive secret from him? 

Now OP seems stuck in emotional limbo and hasn't summoned the courage to confront his girlfriend yet. How on earth should he navigate this tangled mess of emotions and spilled secrets?

Let’s dig into the details

A bit of background

OP has been distraught ever since he learned of this secret

OP needs advice on how to approach the matter

Too long, didn’t read

Important edit

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

A very important question for OP to consider

“I would tell her calmly that you bumped into the ex and tell her what he said. It’s best to get the conversation out in the open.”

“Don't be surprised if you find out they're still in contact with each other.“

“With a good friend of yours? And NEITHER of them ever told you that they used to bump uglies on the regular?”

“It’s possible they never told you because they’re still sleeping with each other.“

“You were told she cheated. Unless she told you, it may not be true.“

“Just keep in mind that you have no reason to trust this guy and he could be out to sabotage your relationship out of spite.“

Redditors weigh in, acknowledging the dicey nature of the situation. 

The revelation not only paints OP's girlfriend as a cheater but also raises questions about the friend's ethics. It was clear that hooking up with someone currently in a relationship meant nothing to him. 

OP is advised to talk to them separately, trust his gut, then unravel the tangled truths before any coordinated stories emerge.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments. 

Jesse