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My boyfriend told me he hooked up with someone else when we were on a break.

Profile: charlieparlie
charlieparlie on Jul 28, 2016
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You should ask him if he still talks to her and if you have any suspicion that it was more than just a one night stand you should confront him
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Profile: PrimaJossa
PrimaJossa on Jul 29, 2016
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If it does bother you, then talk to him about it, if doesn't then just let it go. Sometimes when we were on a break, we tend to try and spend some times with otgers company, fr there we are able to learn things and able to missed the things we used to have. It can be thats the reason why he hooked up.
Profile: cosyheart21
cosyheart21 on Sep 17, 2016
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You deserve so much better. It's difficult to hear, but if someone was stupid enough to walk away from you, you have to be smart enough to let them go. Even if you love and care deeply for this person, you deserve and should want to be with someone who will be loyal to you, and who will appreciate you. Never settle for what you don't deserve.
Profile: 5thousandmiles
5thousandmiles on Jul 13, 2017
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Unless you both agreed to rules during your break that prohibited sexual activity with someone else then technically you're both free to do what you want. Take a break for a relationship is like a mini-break up. Breaks rarely provide anything beneficial. If you're going through a rough time it's more important to face the issue(s) head on and work together to solve them, rather than distance yourself from each other. This is why I usually don't recommend 'breaks' during a relationship.
Profile: Thegreenarrow
Thegreenarrow on Jun 25, 2017
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First of all appreciate him for his honesty. Not everyone does that. Then it's your turn to be honest. Tell him how you feel about hearing it. Your anger or disappointment or sadness, make him understand how you feel. Ask him how he feels about it and wether he will repeat it or not. Reassure him about how you are going to take it and move on with life.
Profile: hrourkey18
hrourkey18 on Dec 13, 2017
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I would say maybe move on. If he really loved you, you have to question if he'd do anything to risk your relationship whilst on a break.
Profile: lueurspace
lueurspace on Jan 12, 2022
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I can't imagine what that must have felt like hearing it. Cheating on someone is really one of the worst pain one can inflict upon someone else. "On break" can mean different things to people, when deciding on going separate ways for a while, I imagine it would be nice to make clear what you plan on getting out of the break and what things might or might not be okay during the time away. You are, however, allowed and are valid to feel the way you do - whether it be upset, angry or any other emotion. Communicate how you feel and I hope that you can take the steps you need to take in order to feel okay ❤️
Profile: MaybellePepsi
MaybellePepsi on Jul 22, 2016
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The classic Friends' line comes up: "WE WERE ON A BREAK!!" - I can understand how difficult that is, have some time to think and reflect on things and then once the dust has settled, communicate with your boyfriend and think of a way forward together!
Profile: Supergirl94
Supergirl94 on Aug 11, 2016
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You have every right to feel the way you do. Assess how you feel and how you want to act upon that. I wouldn't do anything rash and sudden but take time to think things through. Talk with them about it. Why they did it, if it meant anything to them or not, why it did or did not mean anything to them, what his definition of a break was and if he felt he went beyond a boundary of a break, what he wants, what you want, if you still want to be together and why. Assess the relationship and how you feel about it all, both of you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 27, 2016
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How does this make you feel? If the shoe were on the other foot, how would you feel? Why do you think you would feel that way?
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