Is it normal that i can't get this off my mind?

A friend of mine named Lucy (names changed) introduced me to my current boyfriend, Derek. She was dating his buddy and employee and still is. I wasn't interested in him initially. Derek would say things about Lucy such as "She is so intelligent" and "her boyfriend is going to regret cheating on her, and losing her" I just got the general impression that he respected her and her friendship. But deep down I acknowledged that he wanted her but couldn't have her, as she was with his employee\buddy. After I started dating him my friend Lucy became more and more distant from me, to the point that it was awkward, like sometimes we'd go to their place and she wouldn't say a word to me. Then, at a work Christmas party Derek became the drunkest I've seen him, broke the lamp in the hotel and sat in his boxers as his bosses attempted to calm him, took his shirt off at Denny's, and told Lucy "Your my best friend and you won't be with me". When I ran off to the bathroom, overwhelmed by his behavior the entire night, he followed me. "Fuck off" I told him. He went into the lobby and broke the Dennys window, then got taken for a night in jail. Afterwards, I dwelled on it so much for so long, almost a year, that "Lucy" is a forbidden topic. He doesn't hang out with Lucy's boyfriend outside of work anymore, and he thinks its turned into something else with me beyond "Lucy". I know I can be too jealous and make things up in my head. But why do I get this sinking gut feeling and my heart feels like its being ripper out of my chest when my rationality becomes weak? I was always told to listen to your gut if you think a guy wants to cheat. I have no proof, but is it normal that I deeply hate this girl, and feel threatened by her even though she's practically non-existent in my life now? I wonder if its because Derek hasn't been honest with me. He denies ever having feelings for her, which goes against his behavior, words, and body language. Maybe if he could just admit he used to have feelings for her I could move on

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Comments ( 7 )
  • Sog

    Forget about "Lucy", it's your boyfriend that's the problem.

    This guy sounds like a real loser. You deserve better than this.

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  • I agree that its normal, if he wont even admit that he had feelings for her then how can you trust him at all?

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  • Shelbs

    Honestly, I would have broken up with Derek after that event. Not just because of the event but because of previous comments too. I mean, he basically confessed to liking her and the only reason they're not together is because she won't date him.

    It's okay for someone to think others are attractive or to like them. It happens. But he's doing it in such a way that makes it obvious that he would rather be with her. I mean, who says "Your my best friend and you won't be with me" when you're with another girl? Only a guy who doesn't really care about you.

    He sounds like a loser anyway, so you won't be missing anything. :)

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  • Complex18

    Honestly, I think deep down inside 'Lucy' to him is the one who got away. I think he probably wont admit it because he knows they wont be together so why admit that and lose you at the same time.

    Ask yourself this, if 'Lucy' ever broke up with her boyfriend and confessed her love to Derek, do you think Derek would consider it? Be honest with yourself about that. And if so, then its time to let go no matter how much it hurts.

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  • andiforoncedonthatehumans

    Seems like a brazilian drama.

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  • handsignals

    he probably thinks you will be upset if he admits it. maybe you need to explain to him you need him to admit it so you can move on.

    I also need help this is not a troll it's real.
    http://isitnormal.com/story/iin-ive-fallen-in-love-with-a-hooker-169796/

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  • asasasa

    You have all the rights to move on from this with or without him admitting anything.

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