Do you think it’s wise to believe rumours about someone you’re dating?

[Anonymous]

I keep hearing stories about the guy I’m seeing and it’s making me feel very like on edge. I wasn’t on edge at first but now I’m hearing that he’s like a cheat and sleeps around a lot. The way I hear them is since my best friend is dating his brother but his brother hates him and they don’t really talk so I don’t really know if to believe it or not. I also don’t know if to confront him but if I do I can’t really expose my best friend since she will get in trouble too?

[Makeushiver]

I don't think its wise to believe rumors about anyonw without having any kind of back up knbowledge. With the internet making it possible to both see details of almost everyone, it is also easy to create rumors by mentioning the same half truths or in some cases, no truth whatsoever aattributing actions to someone

[Wolfynight]

I was put in this situation too not long ago, my ex was a supposed cheater and man hoe, my friend (who is his ex) told me not to do it and it would be the worst decision because he was manipulative. I eventually saw the manipulative parts and ended it. in the end just communicate how you feel, and maybe just be like " hey iv'e been hearing things and wanted to talk to you about it and get your side"

[LazerBean]

It depends on the situation and the person, but it certainly wise to not blindly trust someone and you take into account a person's reputation.

[Berethor]

The rumours might be true so be on your guard, and don't expose our sources, it's bad.

[Berethor]

I mean your sources.