I’m 40, doing a master’s degree, living in Pattaya/Chonburi.

Yesterday something happened that left me completely baffled — I actually couldn’t sleep much. Short version: my partner (we’ve been together almost two years) said he had to go to the city for a work meeting and told me to stay home to look after the cat and finish some pending work. But then at night I accidentally opened his Facebook (not hacking or anything) and saw a couple photo with someone I don’t know — same angle he usually takes with me, but different clothes, different time. I just went quiet.

I don’t know if I should be angry or secretly glad there’s still a couple photo, but why when confirming plans did he only say he was going to a meeting? Super suspicious, really confusing. I feel tricked or maybe I’m overthinking, I don’t know.

I talked to him directly that same night. He said it was a coworker who helped with a project and explained a lot, but some lines sounded... not sincere. Totally weird lolllll.

I’m not some crazy jealous person, but from his attitude and some snippets on his phone I saw (didn’t read deeply, just glanced) it felt heavy — this weird weight in the middle of my chest. I’m torn about confronting him hard because I’m afraid of damaging the relationship, but if I don’t ask it’ll just fester.

Anyone been through this? How should I talk so I get a real answer without blowing things up? What should I do? OP is so confused T_T

P.S. The cat has no idea and is sleeping so peacefully hahahaha