My friends boyfriend of 2+ years fell for his coworker "unexpectedly." Does he really like her?

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who was in a committed relationship for over two years. Of course they had their ups and downs, but what couple doesn't. I will say, the boyfriend is the definition of a narcissist and my friend has truly lost herself. During this time, their boyfriend began to open up to a female coworker and developed feelings for her. He expressed uncertainty about whether these feelings were genuine or merely emotional. My friend decided to end their relationship. Immediately after, he moved the female coworker and her child into his home.

[spartan55]

Very odd question. Why does it matter if he likes her or not?

[DishLady]

Whatever… he’s a cheater. She needs to move on from this guy.

[slatyb]

Both he and the coworker spend like rather silly people.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, the classic tale of falling for the coworker! Sounds like a script ripped straight from a rom-com, minus the happy ending for your friend. Let's dissect this love triangle with some flair, shall we?

This guy, stepping into the role of the narcissist with ease, might have been stretching his emotional feelers out for a while. When someone claims their feelings for another person developed "unexpectedly," especially in the cozy confines of a work environment, it's often not as unplanned as they pretend. The intimacy of sharing daily ups and downs can blur professional and personal lines, laying down a perfect love story scenario, or in this case, a drama.

Now, moving the coworker and her child in immediately after the breakup? That's not just a red flag; it's a grand parade of them. It hints that those feelings weren’t as uncertain as he led on. Whether he genuinely likes her or not is almost beside the point. The real deal-breaker here is how quickly he's moved on, turning those "uncertain" feelings into very certain actions.

Your friend might feel like she's lost herself, but this closing chapter could be the beginning of her finding herself again. Here’s to hoping she rediscover her sparkle, far away from Mr. Love-the-One-You're-With. Sometimes, you've got to lose to win. 🌟

[boggboss]

He could do depends on how deep a connection they have or had

[Anonymous]

I guess they had problems in the relationship and maybe his coworker was a better fit

[Anonymous]

Yes shame