So I’ve known this cancer guy for a very long time. We worked together a few years back, but still stayed in contact, even though we no longer work together. We’ve always got on very well, and in all honesty, I’ve always liked him more then a friend, but never said anything, as I didn’t think he would be interested. We did used to flirt, but it was just for laughs. Anyway recently the flirting went a step further and we ended up sleeping together, which has now happened more than once. We had a conversation on what this would be between us, and both come to a mutual agreement, but lately he’s been extremely distant. He doesn’t ask to see me, he doesn’t txt me. I seem to be doing all the txting (I don’t txt too often, maybe once a week) and I find the conversation to be a struggle, and things were never like this before. I don’t know if I’ve done something to piss him off or turn him off even. He isn’t saying much to me at all. Is this normal cancer behavior? As this is the first cancerian guy I’ve ever dealt with. A part of me regrets sleeping with him now, as I liked how things were before. To be honest, I feel like he’s treating me like someone he’s just met. I mean we wasn’t the best of friends beforehand, but I classed him as a friend, and I thought he saw me as friend also. He’s confided a few family issues with me in the past, and I’ve always kept his secrets. He even used to come to me for advice about women he dated a few years back, and I would do the same too. I didn’t expect him to behave this way with me.
Cancer man has been very distant
He used you. Learn from it and move on. His behavior should NEVER be looked at as normal, as much as it is disgusting.

Posted by Arielle83
He hasn’t changed, you expected him to want you more just because of sex.
Here’s who he is:
“To be honest, I feel like he’s treating me like someone he’s just met. I mean we wasn’t the best of friends beforehand, but I classed him as a friend, and I thought he saw me as friend also.”
You said you weren’t the best of friends before hand, so why would you all of a sudden be bffs?
A few family issue talk is just probably vents.
You flirted and you liked it, and then you both fell into bed.
The difference is, it’s probably just sex to him, but because you liked him, and never told him, it’s more to you.
Quit having sex with him. He isnt on the same page as you.
And no amount of pussy power will make him change.
Cancer needs something deeper than sex to want more from you.
Isn’t its all about how you ‘classified’ them?🤔
According to OP genius if you ‘classify’ an ass as a good friend - that’s all to it...🤦♀️

Posted by sweetpea2977
He used you. Learn from it and move on. His behavior should NEVER be looked at as normal, as much as it is disgusting.
What was disgusting? Man had delivered to his best abilities...apparently. And he is replying to her texts...it’s better than most posts here when they just ghost without any regards to the ‘victims’ of the sexual encounter. He was a shitty friend from the beginning after all and haven’t tried to seem good. However he was given an opportunity...and he fell a prey to it. 🙄
Posted by Arielle83
He hasn’t changed, you expected him to want you more just because of sex.
Here’s who he is:
“To be honest, I feel like he’s treating me like someone he’s just met. I mean we wasn’t the best of friends beforehand, but I classed him as a friend, and I thought he saw me as friend also.”
You said you weren’t the best of friends before hand, so why would you all of a sudden be bffs?
A few family issue talk is just probably vents.
You flirted and you liked it, and then you both fell into bed.
The difference is, it’s probably just sex to him, but because you liked him, and never told him, it’s more to you.
Quit having sex with him. He isnt on the same page as you.
And no amount of pussy power will make him change.
Cancer needs something deeper than sex to want more from you.
The things is, he has changed. Most of the time our conversations would easily flow for about 2-3hrs, and this wasn’t just leading up to sex, it’s been that way for the last 6yrs. We’ve been knowing each other for 10yrs or more. Now I’m lucky to get 5mins out of him. We both said we didn’t want this to spoil our friendship, and if things became a bit too much we would stop, and I’ve asked him on 2 occasions if he wants things to go back to how they were before, and he said no both times.
I’m just a little disappointed that he’s attitude has changed towards me. I thought things would remain the same. Idk maybe I’m just being a bit naive 🤦🏽♀️, but your right. I am going to stop having sex with him
I will. Thank you
This is very typical cancer man shenanigans. Don't worry, it's not you. Most of us have fallen prey to the cancer guy hot-cold BS at some point. Cancer guys are too sensitive so they overcompensate by being hella manipulative and vindictive. But in this case, I think he is probably projecting his own feelings onto you and scared you will get attached. I think the reason why he did what he did is because he is an an arsehole, simple as that. I would just not think too much about it and move on. He will probably hit you up again so best to block him.
There is a thread about this infamous cancer guy behaviour if you want to read about it. Your story is not the worse one so it might make you feel like you dodged a bullet:
https://www.dxpnet.com/opinion/cancer/cancer-man-left-me-6304571/
There is a thread about this infamous cancer guy behaviour if you want to read about it. Your story is not the worse one so it might make you feel like you dodged a bullet:
https://www.dxpnet.com/opinion/cancer/cancer-man-left-me-6304571/
Posted by Arielle83Posted by applecherrypie
This is very typical cancer man shenanigans. Don't worry, it's not you. Most of us have fallen prey to the cancer guy hot-cold BS at some point. Cancer guys are too sensitive so they overcompensate by being hella manipulative and vindictive. But in this case, I think he is probably projecting his own feelings onto you and scared you will get attached. I think the reason why he did what he did is because he is an an arsehole, simple as that. I would just not think too much about it and move on. He will probably hit you up again so best to block him.
There is a thread about this infamous cancer guy behaviour if you want to read about it. Your story is not the worse one so it might make you feel like you dodged a bullet:
https://www.dxpnet.com/opinion/cancer/cancer-man-left-me-6304571/
No, that thread is a thread about all the women never thinking it’s them, but blaming “cancer men”. It’s a troll thread.click to expand
The original intention of the thread is kinda stupid imo. The common denominator in that thread is obviously cancer men who are behaving in similar ways. In real life, cancer men also have this bad reputation.
Posted by Arielle83Posted by applecherrypiePosted by Arielle83Posted by applecherrypie
This is very typical cancer man shenanigans. Don't worry, it's not you. Most of us have fallen prey to the cancer guy hot-cold BS at some point. Cancer guys are too sensitive so they overcompensate by being hella manipulative and vindictive. But in this case, I think he is probably projecting his own feelings onto you and scared you will get attached. I think the reason why he did what he did is because he is an an arsehole, simple as that. I would just not think too much about it and move on. He will probably hit you up again so best to block him.
There is a thread about this infamous cancer guy behaviour if you want to read about it. Your story is not the worse one so it might make you feel like you dodged a bullet:
https://www.dxpnet.com/opinion/cancer/cancer-man-left-me-6304571/
No, that thread is a thread about all the women never thinking it’s them, but blaming “cancer men”. It’s a troll thread.
The original intention of the thread is kinda stupid imo. The common denominator in that thread is obviously cancer men who are behaving in similar ways. In real life, cancer men also have this bad reputation.
Maybe you just don’t understand cancer. It takes two to tango.click to expand
Mhmm yeah maybe I don't understand cancer men. 🤔 It would really help if cancer men could actually communicate instead of avoiding, sulking or giving silent treatments for once. Lol.
Thank you guys for all you feedback. Much appreciated
Posted by Arielle83
He hasn’t changed, you expected him to want you more just because of sex.
Yup, close thread.
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