15 January 2018
I got catfished by a guy
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Summary
He spent weeks chatting with “Jun,” sending penis photos and masturbation videos despite withheld selfies, voice verification, and alternate apps. The impersonator threatened exposure, claiming explicit material and translated chats would reach his girlfriend within one week. He accepts blame but cites loneliness, sexual validation, and temptation; he fears doxxing yet promises verification before sharing intimate material.
Insight
Catfishing exposes a recurring cycle: sexual idealisation, boundary violations, remorse, and rationalization.