A Cheat with X

Maddie and Alex had been together for three amazing years. They met in college, and their relationship was filled with laughter, adventure, and unconditional love. Alex was charming, handsome, and attentive, making Maddie feel like the luckiest girl alive.

But as time went on, Alex started to change. He became distant, busy with work, and constantly "working late." Maddie trusted him implicitly, never suspecting a thing. However, her friends noticed a difference in Alex's behavior and began to worry.

One night, while out at a bar, Maddie's friends spotted Alex with his ex-girlfriend, Rachel. They were laughing and cozy, looking like they were still very much together. Maddie's friends immediately told her what they saw, but she refused to believe it, thinking they must have misinterpreted the situation.

As the weeks went by, Alex's behavior became more suspicious. He would often "forget" his phone at home, and Maddie would find strange numbers and flirty texts on his phone. She confronted him, but he always had an excuse, making her feel like she was being paranoid.

What is your advice to Maddie?