I've not involved my 'new friend', he hasn't been dragged in to anything.
I'm not analysing anything, i was asking if anyone might know why my ex had continued to lie, that's all.
I doubt very much that others around my age & the age of my ex and 'my friend' don't have history of a past relationship(s).
As for p**** teasing, as you so politely put it, I do as i wish, i chat with who i wish, and i dress as i wish. If guys want to calll that p**** teasing then that's their problem, they're in control of their thoughts, not me. Just because i might chat, flirt, appear as an attractive lady/take care of myself & dress nicely, it doesn't mean that i want to make love with a guy, it takes a lot more than that for me to even so much as think about being intimate with someone. I have my self respect, and i intend to keep it.