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To say no to ex coming round to see his DS?

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Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:32

Bit of background, my ex was very controlling. Would check what kind of underwear I had on before I went out with my friends, rummage through the bin for any receipts I had thrown out, put up cameras in the garden to watch me coming and going. The final straw was when I found a tracker on my car, and I eventually ended it.

Since then, I do not like having him in my new house. I do 99% of the dropping off and picking up DS to avoid him coming round. The past 3 weeks, he has found a reason/excuse to come round to see DS, and has sat here for over an hour each time.

DS was unwell last night. Throwing up in the small hours. When ex called to check up, he said "I'm thinking about popping round for half an hour to see him".

DS is OK now, albeit a bit tired. I'm already seeing him a bit less next week due to a work trip, and I really just want a chilled night with him watching Harry Potter, and relaxing in our PJs.

WIBU to tell ex no? I know he'll be worried about DS, but I just really don't like him in my home.

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Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:42

TomatoSandwiches · 05/10/2024 16:39

Has he given something to your DS to make him ill?

No definitely not. As much as he was an absolute dick to me, he loves DS. He would never do anything like that, and will genuinely be concerned for him.

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Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:41

Lemond1fficult · 05/10/2024 16:38

Hell no. This is just him keeping tabs on you again.

I wonder about this. About a month ago i was looking out my bedroom window and saw him driving past my street. No reason for him to be coming past that way, as no friends or family nearby.

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Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:40

Neveranynamesleft · 05/10/2024 16:35

Its entirely up to you who you have in your home. Don't let him tell you any different.
How old is your son ?

He'll be 12 this month. Still can't believe where the time has gone!!!!

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Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:40

offyoujollywelltrot · 05/10/2024 16:37

Tell him he doesn't get to come into your house whenever he feels like it. I'd be checking around for cameras and tags given his history. Wouldn't put it past him to put something in your home. Tags and cameras can be so tiny now.

Tell me about it! The one I found attached to my car was tiny. A clever bit of kit.

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MissUltraViolet · 05/10/2024 16:39

Amazed you have let him in the house before now, are you sure he hasn't been up to his old tricks with any cameras/trackers since?

Say no, is DS old enough for a quick video call? Say you're busy, can't be arsed, don't like him or want him there. It's YOUR house.

TomatoSandwiches · 05/10/2024 16:39

Has he given something to your DS to make him ill?

Lemond1fficult · 05/10/2024 16:38

Hell no. This is just him keeping tabs on you again.

offyoujollywelltrot · 05/10/2024 16:37

Tell him he doesn't get to come into your house whenever he feels like it. I'd be checking around for cameras and tags given his history. Wouldn't put it past him to put something in your home. Tags and cameras can be so tiny now.

Neveranynamesleft · 05/10/2024 16:35

Its entirely up to you who you have in your home. Don't let him tell you any different.
How old is your son ?

Frostycottagegarden · 05/10/2024 16:35

You just say no. It's your house and there is absolutely no need for him to ever cross your threshold. End of.

Aquarelles · 05/10/2024 16:34

Sorry I should clarify, the past 3 weeks he has found an excuse to come round during my time. He hasn't not seen DS for 3 weeks. He spent the day with him yesterday.

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HangDai · 05/10/2024 16:33

Of course you can say no.