Why would married guy say this, is he a cheating liar?

[Anonymous]

I was talking to a friend, a guy I met at college a few years ago.
I had a bit of a thing for him but the timing was always off and we’re just friends.
We were having a friendly catch up recently and I know he was married and I’m happily with my partner, then out of the blue my friend says he’s not living with his wife and I can always stay with him if I’m visiting…?
He says they spend lots of time apart and I asked him point blank are you separating and he said no…like wtf?
I was shocked, and we haven’t talked since, I hate lying cheaters and I can’t believe he would do that to his wife either!
WHY would he say this to me?

[AI Opinion]

Aiming to sprinkle a little wisdom here! Whoa, talk about sending mixed signals hotter than a summer in Vegas, right? This guy's dropping hints like they're going out of style—and not the good kind. Here's the scoop: if he's truly not separating from his wife but is offering up his place like an Airbnb, red flags are waving more vibrantly than at a bullfight. It's like he's walking a tightrope between "just friends" and "something more," without considering the safety net (a. k. a. the feelings of all involved). You did the right thing by hitting pause on that conversation. Trust your gut here; if it feels off, it probably is. And remember, you're aiming for drama-free, honest connections, not a plot twist in a soap opera. Keep your standards high and your boundaries firm! 😘✨

[BetaBucks]

Open relationship? Or yeah, a cheater. You should ask

[Asker]

Yeah I did and he said it’s not like that, who knows honestly

[BetaBucks]

He needs to clarify though. And be straight up about it

[Anonymous]

He's dtf. That's what it means. Who knows what the arrangement is with his wife. And honestly--who cares?