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Is DH going out with his ex normal?

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missmam · 20/07/2024 14:53

Genuinely asking if this is normal or if im over reacting.

My Recent DH (the marriage part, we've been together over two years) and I had dissagreements in beginning of our relationship over his lack of boundaries with his ex. He asked if I'd mind if he slept over there once cause his kids would like him there for breakfast and I realised he sent the same photos from a work trip to his ex as me (ostensibly to show kids). Sometime after he's finished facetimeing kids he just stays on with her and they chat away. But it has got better and his boundaries have seemingly improved since then.

Now he's just told me the four of them want to go to some show at a castle together for a day out that the kids have been dying to see and she's managed to get tickets? AIBU? I'm in the middle of IVF cycle so not really trusting my emotions!

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FavouriteThins · 20/07/2024 14:59

Damn. He really wants his old family back.

I am sure you are great and lovely but it does sound like he isn’t over his first family. I’m not sure that is a boundary issue. It is a real emotions issue.

Being together for two years is really very recent compared to the pull of the first family. I think you have to work out how you can accommodate your feelings and support him being a brilliant dad.

WillLiveLife · 20/07/2024 14:58

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Pandasandtigers · 20/07/2024 14:58

Are you married to him? If so, surly you should be part of the family and welcomed along to gatherings. If not, I would be careful having a child with this guy, if he prioritises the ex, he will do it regardless if you have a baby or not. Then the baby will be at the bottom of the priority list a long with you. Always second best, never equal.

Lolatusernamesuggestions · 20/07/2024 14:58

Sorry I wouldn't be fine with it. It's something I could never be comfortable.

Always28 · 20/07/2024 14:58

I would definitely not be ok with that at all. You are not being unreasonable. Have you told him you’re not ok with it? It’s crazy that you even need to to be honest but 🤷🏻‍♀️.

When I first started going out with DH the boundaries weren’t amazing between him and his ex. It’s completely different now.

You’ve been together long enough, and are now married too. If you don’t feel comfortable with the phone calls, sharing pictures, going on trips, then they shouldn’t be happening.

AnnieMcFanny · 20/07/2024 14:58

@CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease is that what you’re able to do with your ex if you have one of is it something you think would be nice if it happened for others.

OhmygodDont · 20/07/2024 14:57

So his not going out with his ex. His going somewhere with his children as is their mother… yes it’s a family day out but his not say going out for a date with his ex.

CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease · 20/07/2024 14:56

I think it’s nice for the kids if both parents can enjoy a day out with them together.

LordPercyPercy · 20/07/2024 14:55

He should have stayed married to her if that's the kind of relationship he wants. Maybe pause the IVF.

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