Dating my bf for about 6 months and he’s best friends with his mom and tells her everything. He even told his mom about the one time I tried a drug, before I met him. I thought I told him in confidence and now I found out he told her. How would you feel?

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Remind him that you mentioned this to him in confidence and that you don't feel comfortable. If he is mature he will understand and refrain from sharing your private issues. Trust takes time so don't let go of him yet, both of you should grow organically by having healthy conversations.

Also dont try drugs, get your head out of the gutter.

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You thought you told him in confidence or are you sure? If you did then there is a breach of trust. You need to set that shit straight else you’ll never be able to trust him.
If it wasn’t clear, you should give him a second chance to earn your trust.

On the bright side, if your bf’s family knows your dark secrets now and they still accept you, it makes for a very accepting relationship long term. You will need it in tough times.

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He shouldn’t have shared that info. Don’t be rash, but have a discussion with him about maintaining privacy and some confidentiality. Start off by saying you love the open relationship ship with his mom, but you need to know that some things can be said in confidence.

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And test it with another piece of info later. Trust but verify

Leave him. He’s too dependent on his mother.

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Lol believe what you want. I’m not here to change your mind. You seem too self assured for that.

🚩 a guy who is “best friends” with his mom.
🚩 women who “try” [aka use] coke.

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VP1 triggered by my Coke red flag, but not by dudes being besties with their mom. Noted. Also noted that OP skipped weed and pills, and went went straight to the booger sugar to start. I stand by my comment.

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I’m super close with my mom, but guys like this are soo weird. Huuuuge 🚩🚩🚩

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There should be an easy red line in what he knows on his own not to share.

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Im v close w my mother and personally wouldn’t mind but it depends on his mother - if neither are judgemental and he explained the incident in the right context l would set clear boundary for next time but also not let it bother you

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What drug was it?

How does it matter 🤷🏻‍♀️ I won’t care if my bf tells his mom that.

You and his mom will become best friends. Blue skies ahead. 😀

I think there is one. Monster in law

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I would feel sorry for him (as it looks like he needs support from his mom for everything) and I feel if he is okay with it, his mom should be able to understand!

Is he a mama's boy? You think he shares anything else that's private?

He should keep things about your relationship between you two only IMO. Including his mom into every aspect of the relationship will only lead to bad things and drama.

She probably tried something too

Also here to say ive done the same. Dont get all the negativity towards being close to your parents. I tell my parents about my relationships also to seek advice. It's probably an only child/first born thing.

Like others have said, OP should just bring concerns up. If its something she doesnt want shared, tell him so.

OK. My brother is really close to me(his sister) and my mom. But when it comes to discussing girl issues he comes to me. He tells me almost everything he and the girl discusses and if he is having any problems he seeks my opinion.
I think guys who tell real private things to their mom or any such mother figures of their lives, want to have a woman opinion. Of course, there are and should be some limitations to what extent he tells stuff. But making him a red flag just because he is best friends with his mom, I don't think that'll be right. You can discuss this with him and see what his stand is.
I can go on and on with this because I also share every single thing with my mom and I think this is one thing I'll never stop doing as I consider her my ultimate best friend. Maybe this is the same for him as well.

Generally not a problem but it doesn’t sound like he’s ready for a committed relationship and you aren’t the best match. You’ll find someone better!

My bf is close with his mom, not that he tells her everything but they have a daily phone call just to say hi. Granted, she is elderly and across the country so I understand the need to make sure she is ok.

I highly do not recommend this. She is a very sweet woman and we get along but when you are in a bad mood and driving together in the car and it’s time to call mom to say hi, it can feel so annoying! Or it makes me feel guilty that I chat with his mom more than I chat with mine! I just… don’t recommend. Not a red flag but does not add value to the relationship.

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