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Ex wife situation

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Parker57 · 11/07/2024 08:15

I’ve been with my partner for over 3 years, we have a house together and he has 2 children from his marriage. We don’t have any and no intention to. He left his marriage, initially it was mutual but quickly turned to his ex wanting him back. This was 4 years ago. Since we then every wedding anniversary she sends him a message about how this time xx years ago I was getting ready to marry you and this isn’t how I want life to be, something similar was sent at Christmas. She has a partner and house together also. My partner doesn’t reply, but also doesn’t shut her down. She also reacts badly when we are away on holiday together or when we bought our house together. I’m getting fed up of the lack of boundaries from her (always been an issue with her) and my partner not putting her straight, however the only contact he’s interested in is about their children and he’s really open about what she messages (it used to be way worse in the beginning). Am I over reacting and she’s just someone who can’t get over her ex or should this be brought to a head - her partner clearly doesn’t know about this and how she still messages these things to her ex husband.

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mightydolphin · 14/07/2024 07:17

FatmanandKnobbin · 11/07/2024 08:28

Not replying is shutting it down.

If he replies then an argument ensues and it impacts the kids. So I think he's doing the right thing ignoring it.

Yup. I agree with this.

She's obviously a bit crazy to keep sending these messages. Don't rock the crazy boat. The kids might fall out...

PeachyKeane · 14/07/2024 07:08

Agree with all the above. Annoying but leave your partner to continue to deal with it as he is doing.

notnowmarmaduke · 14/07/2024 07:06

What does it matter? He is ignoring her, and he is with you, just ignore it

NikNak321 · 14/07/2024 07:03

I agree with what the people are saying here. He is ignoring her messages... overtime they will get less 👍. It's difficult as he left and didn't want to reconcile...there's probably guilt attached to that; that he didn't want to re-establish the family.

He also won't want to rock the boat re: access with this kids or want to damage his kids main home life. There is nothing positive to achieve for the kids; by challenging her inappropriate messages. He does not encourage, he is open with you and he has made his future clear without rubbing her face in it...his future is you. I'd leave this one alone. I did vote YANBU too....because your not. I'd be p**sed too. But I really think it's one to leave alone and support your partner to continue to Grey Rock her. I think he is putting the kids first by not attacking this head on 👍. Good luck OP ❤️

Haveyouanyjam · 11/07/2024 09:18

Not unreasonable to find it inappropriate or annoying, but unreasonable to expect him to make a big thing of it. I agree ignoring is shutting it down without making a production, she is likely doing it for attention and he’s not giving it to her.

There are always going to be downsides to being with someone who has children with someone else, and whilst you have every right to be upset with her behaviour, it’s a ‘her’ issue and not a problem with your DP. She’s not in your relationship so just try and forget it.

FussyPud · 11/07/2024 08:40

He appears to be utilising the grey rock method of just not letting anything she says impact him. If it works for him, and her messages are just left ignored, I’d just let him crack on.

CollyBobble · 11/07/2024 08:33

He's doing the right thing. Ignoring those messages but not creating a row by telling her to stop which could result in difficulties seeing his children.

He's with you, he's not interested in her so let it go.

JacquesHarlow · 11/07/2024 08:30

I agree with the above poster - not replying is the way forward. He is doing the right thing and has shown commitment to you in his deeds as well (buying house together and your life etc).

I have voted YANBU but I think you need to chat more with him and know what you’re doing together on this

FatmanandKnobbin · 11/07/2024 08:28

Not replying is shutting it down.

If he replies then an argument ensues and it impacts the kids. So I think he's doing the right thing ignoring it.

paywalled · 11/07/2024 08:24

YANBU. Have you told your DP that you’d like him to tell her her messages are inappropriate?