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I just found out that my boyfriend believes that the moon landing was fake, an anti-vax, doesn’t vote… I don’t even know what to do. Because that goes against everything I believe. I have been dating this guy for 2 years
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Anonymous 5w

The fact that he hid that from you so long is crazy and says a lot about his character. Obviously he did not respect you enough as a person to be honest with you so that you could make an informed decision about being with him. I’d run if I were you

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Anonymous 5w

I doubt his unpleasant beliefs stop there, and as 2 said, he's clearly fine with hiding them from you. don't stick around to find out later that he thinks women shouldn't be allowed to vote or whatever

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Anonymous 5w

Oof. Honestly this is pretty big. Two years and he never mentioned some of his core values like his stances on vaccination. Sounds like he could be on the conservative side. Don’t compromise your morals for love. I have a feeling he hid these beliefs for so long because he knew you wouldn’t agree with them. For two years that must’ve taken some avoidance not to bring up a single time.

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Anonymous 5w

How did you not find out any of these things earlier? Did you not vet him when you were dating on all these things/things that are important to you? It’s like if someone absolutely wants to have kids and never asks dates if they want to have kids. I feel like if there’s something huge to me I desire in a person I absolutely make sure early on the other person’s stance on that matches it seems only logical….. also, the fact that in 2 years his views on these things haven’t come up is very weird

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Anonymous 5w

I’m sorry, that sucks. It feels (secondhand) like a weird sort of betrayal If he’d shared these beliefs when you first met him, would you have dated him? Why do you think he hid them? And is it possible to have an open conversation about his beliefs and whether he always had them, or what else he thinks?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

Listen to your heart and what it feels is right. If this bothers you to your core- although devastating- the best thing for yourself is to not ignore that. Just depends on how comfortable you are with this. If you’re willing to compromise your values for his. Be sure about your decision and what it’ll mean for you in the future. 1/10 Americans divorce over politics.

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 5w

It feels that way yes. He was genuinely one of the best guys I had dated. He treated me really well. However, I wouldn’t have continued with the relationship if I had known he had those beliefs. Maybe friends? I don’t know why he didn’t, I feel bad for making him feel as if he couldn’t, I genuinely thought he thought the same beliefs as I did. I asked him that a few days ago and he said he always has believed in this type of stuff. Denying the science and facts behind most of his conspiracies.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

I know it doesn’t help any, but I really am sorry. This is a shit situation to be in. Good luck x

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 5w

As well. At this point you just have to decide if these are deal breakers for you the time is irrelevant.

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