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Case Study: Background Search in Online Dating
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I had been dating my ex-partner for three years. We met online, and he first contacted me through a dating app. However, I never visited his house. He told me he worked in the police and lived with other officers. I also knew he had a child from a previous marriage.
Sometimes, he would disappear for days, and I wouldn’t hear from him. When I asked about it, he always claimed it was due to work commitments or that he was with his son. But something about his explanations never seemed to add up.
The problem was, I couldn’t fully trust him. Deep down, I felt that something wasn’t right, and I needed answers once and for all to ease my mind.
I contacted John, the best investigator I could find. He listened carefully to my concerns, recommended conducting a background check, and agreed that my instincts were likely correct. I gave him the details of my ex-partner, and he got to work. Less than a week later, John sent me the report and called to walk me through his findings.
The report was thorough, revealing startling truths. It showed that my ex wasn’t living with other police officers, as he had claimed. Instead, he was married to someone else—Islamically and civilly—for ten years. He lived in a family home with his wife and three children, leading a double life.
While the news was devastating, it took me several months to process everything. I gave him multiple opportunities to admit the truth, but he continued to deny it. Still in disbelief, I decided to confront him. I drove to the address where his car was parked on the driveway, and seeing it with my own eyes gave me the concrete proof I needed.
I now believe he is a narcissistic person who needs to confront his childhood trauma and seek help.
I am incredibly grateful to John for his support. Thanks to his help, I now have the clarity I need to move on with my life.
— Anonymous, Cambridge