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In laws invited his ex over while we are here

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Thatsmybunnysir · 16/07/2024 17:54

So I'll start with the context, my DH and I have been together for 6 years, married 2 and we have a 15 month old baby boy. We are very happy and I feel secure in our relationship.
Before me, he was in a 2.5 year long relationship, he was young as was she and they broke up 2 years before we got together. He was honest about the nature of the break up, he didn't cheat but he did treat her terribly, break up with her and sleep with her best friend in the same 48 hours!
They became friends after about 6 months but they don't talk or meet up, no wedding invites (she has also since married and had a baby). He follows her on instagram, comments occasionally etc.
I've known all along his parents still talk to her. I thought it was odd but I think she became a bit of daughter to them. They see her when they are in London and when she is in there area she pops in.

Well we are currently visiting in-laws for the week, and going to a wedding in the area at the weekend. Today I was in the garden playing with DS when I hear "OMG I didn't know you were here!", what do I realise his ex, her DH and DD are in the front room, with flowers and a Fortnum's hamper for in-laws (was their anniversary recently).

They stayed for about 2.5 hours, I thought maybe it was random and they were just in the area. DS and their DD played then DH suggested they both nap in DS' cot - I don't know why but this made me uncomfortable. I don't want my DS napping with DHs exes child!
They were all just chatting away and it seemed her DH was more comfortable and ok with it all than I was. Turns out they are in the area for the same wedding and in laws have now planned dinner for us all on Thursday night. She was lovely and seems happy with her partner but I'm sort of jealous of her, she's a lot more attractive than I am, I knew this but seeing her made it real (she had no make up on wasn't dressed up and was still gorgeous!).

After they left In laws apologised saying they forget they had invited her over today and we don't have to go to dinner if we don't want to. DH said no it's fine he wants to go! I don't!! She's his ex it's uncomfortable.

AIBU to be really pissed off with in laws and DH? It's fucking weird right? I won't be going to dinner on Thursday, nor will DS. DH has said it's fine but he wants to go!
I'm tempted to say DS and I will just go home, I don't know the couple getting married and would rather not spend my annual leave with his ex!

OP posts:
AylesBuck · 16/07/2024 18:13

Ophy83 · 16/07/2024 18:11

I'd be fine with this, but I'm still friends with a couple of my exes. Myself, my DH and kids have stayed over with my ex, his wife and family. They are exes for a reason, no one wants to go back, but also you may well have been with them because they are a nice/interesting person and the friendship remains even if all romantic feelings have passed

But then I wonder how it works… there is no feelings left whatsoever? Is your husband ok with it? There is uncomfortable moments ever? And also why in this case the in laws stay in touch? So many questions.

Dotto · 16/07/2024 18:12

You are being bitter and unreasonable. Suck it up and make an effort with her. She's done nothing wrong whatsoever.

Ophy83 · 16/07/2024 18:11

I'd be fine with this, but I'm still friends with a couple of my exes. Myself, my DH and kids have stayed over with my ex, his wife and family. They are exes for a reason, no one wants to go back, but also you may well have been with them because they are a nice/interesting person and the friendship remains even if all romantic feelings have passed

AylesBuck · 16/07/2024 18:11

Just invite your ex and family to dinner Thursday.

Icanttakethisanymore · 16/07/2024 18:07

Be honest - would you be ok about it if she was less attractive than you? If so, I understand but YABU.

ThisNoisyTealLurker · 16/07/2024 18:07

It doesn’t sound like she’s a threat and I don’t think anyone is in the wrong but I’d be annoyed about it too! I’m an antisocial introvert though so I’d be annoyed at having to spend time with anyone!

Mildrewish · 16/07/2024 18:06

She's just a friend now really. Starting a fight about this makes you look very insecure.

She can't help how she looks. Do you only befriend people who you deem to be the same level of attractive as you?

Tartfulodger · 16/07/2024 18:05

So not one person thinks it's weird of his parents to 'forget' they invited his ex round when they knew full well OP would be there with HER husband? Of course this isn't right and I wouldn't be happy either.

ElliLovesDogs · 16/07/2024 18:05

its all a bit odd tbh i wouldnt feel comfortable

Yousaidwhatagain · 16/07/2024 18:05

Well yanbu and it's weird that they are still so much in contact given it was only a brief relationship. Even so, it does seem very disrespectful to you to conveniently forget that they were coming over. Why is your dh so keen to go?

Eadfrith · 16/07/2024 18:03

I would find it uncomfortable, but I find it weirder that she and his parents are friends. I don’t think it’s a situation where everyone will all get along fine, there is still residual shit going on there.

ExtraOnions · 16/07/2024 18:01

That’s a huge over-reaction .. sounds like they were young, not very serious, and broke up years ago. More like old friends than ex’s.

Do you think he’ll see how attractive she is, and suddenly run off with her, or start comparing you to her ? Despite nobody showing any sign of it.

Seems to me that everyone is behaving like an adult , except you

Createausername1970 · 16/07/2024 18:01

And I am still friends with a previous boyfriends parents. I do see them from time to time and send them Christmas cards. It's not that unusual.

Createausername1970 · 16/07/2024 17:59

I would suck it up.

She is married with a child, she is not a threat. Don't make yourself look like the mad jealous one.

Dettolallin · 16/07/2024 17:57

I think this sounds like a massive overreaction on your part to be honest. There was no cross over in your relationships, I don't understand why you are so against spending time with this woman.