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Ex has a surprise for me tomorrow, what could it be?

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BigWheels · 12/05/2023 17:45

Ex had just left after spending a few hours with our son. On his way out he told us he has a surprise for us tomorrow morning and he will be coming to pick us up at 6.15am. He wasnt giving much away and I hate surprises so I'm desperate to know. Does anyone have any ideas?

Only information I have is that we have to leave at 6.15, its a long car journey and we can have breakfast once we get there.

I've known the guy for 10 years and he has never organised anything like this before. He's a hopeless gift giver so I'm more than a bit apprehensive. Not my birthday for another 2 months and our sons birthday was in February so nothing to celebrate.

I have previously expressed interest in a hot air balloon trip and because of the early start and long car journey I'm thinking maybe its that? But son is still too young for the trip and weather isn't looking great so I have my doubts about the hot air balloon theory. What could it be?

OP posts:
Houseupdate · 12/05/2023 17:46

Why are you letting your ex dictate what you are doing tomorrow?

lalalalalalaleeee · 12/05/2023 17:48

Houseupdate · 12/05/2023 17:46

Why are you letting your ex dictate what you are doing tomorrow?

Gosh

beachmum1 · 12/05/2023 17:48

Peppa pig world 😂

MarnieCres · 12/05/2023 17:49

Current...Eurovision...?

How long would it take to drive to Liverpool?

Rainbowshine · 12/05/2023 17:49

Meeting his new woman?

Freefall212 · 12/05/2023 17:50

Is this normal for your relationship with him? Do you do things together as a family of 3?

Personally I wouldn't be going.

Sheepsheepeverywhere · 12/05/2023 17:50

He has bought your dc a dpuppy.
.

ADHDDDDDDDBOOM · 12/05/2023 17:52

Ex? You sure about that?

BillyNoM8s · 12/05/2023 17:52

It won't be a balloon if it's a long drive. You have to get there really early usually.

I wouldn't be going anywhere with an ex at 6am. Why would he be arranging surprises for you? Your child, sure. But you?

Reugny · 12/05/2023 17:53

Sheepsheepeverywhere · 12/05/2023 17:50

He has bought your dc a dpuppy.
.

Or a couple of kittens.

namechange3394 · 12/05/2023 17:53

I was also thinking a pet

Aquamarine1029 · 12/05/2023 17:55

Doesn't this seem very, very odd to you? Why would you go?

BillyNoM8s · 12/05/2023 17:56

Why would you get up at 6am and drive for miles for a new pet? He'd be quite the prick if he's bought OP a fucking live animal.

Alton Towers? 🤷‍♀️

OneMoreCookieMonster · 12/05/2023 17:56

You're meeting the new gf who is expecting...or something along those lines

I hope not, its the cynical side of me showing up

CantFindTheBeat · 12/05/2023 17:57

As PP has said.... this doesn't sound like a very 'ex' ex.

I assume you are hoping to get back together, OP?

AtChoService · 12/05/2023 18:02

Placemarking!

CadburyDream · 12/05/2023 18:04

Is this normal for your relationship? Sound very odd to me I dont think it's a pet would someone really buy a pet for someone as a surprise😐

HopeG · 12/05/2023 18:06

No idea, but once you know please let us know! I’m intrigued!

lilmishap · 12/05/2023 18:07

Murder? Oil protests? Can't be the ETA Aquariids as it'll be too light then
How do you get on?

PolkaDotMankini · 12/05/2023 18:08

Is he going to pay you child maintenance for the first time ever?

Toomanylatenightprogs · 12/05/2023 18:08

Meeting his gf? He’s marrying his gf and you’re both being taken to the wedding? Gf is pregnant and it’s a gender reveal party?
No way would I have got in a car with my ex, but he was a bit of psycho so I’m guessing you’ll both be ok?

Crumbcatcher · 12/05/2023 18:08

Why would you do anything with him?

AssertiveGertrude · 12/05/2023 18:10

Intriguing but seems strange you are going as well as your child when he is an ex

Booklover40 · 12/05/2023 18:10

Why don’t you just tell him you won’t be going anywhere unless he tells you first? You’ll need to know what to wear/what to take etc. And him telling you you can “have breakfast when you get there”? Err…do one mate!

river2 · 12/05/2023 18:10

how is the relationship with him now? Civilised? Why did you break up? Has he ever been violent, either verbally or physically? This post sends all kind of alarm bells ringing. I'd advise you not to go.