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AIBU?

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To not want to visit ex-DH on Valentine's Day?

39 replies

Sannebanana · 09/02/2012 21:27

It's another one of my H threads I'm afraid, sorry.

Very brief background: I'm 39 +2 with DD, first baby. H and I seperated badly a couple of months ago, we're currently in the process of divorcing and H is serving a prison sentence. He's not going to be in DD's life.

Today I got a letter through from H asking me to come and visit him. We have talked about this, I have agreed that yes I will go and see him at some point in the future, but my priority for the next few weeks is DD and I will only do so when it's the right time for me. So the pair of us agreed that I would contact him when I'm ready, not the other way round.

So now he's asked me to go and see him on Valentine's Day next week. AIBU to think this is a bit odd? H and I have never really made a big deal of Valentine's Day, but it still seems a bit weird somehow. Apart from anything DD is due on Valentine's Day Hmm. I know I most likely won't actually give birth on my due date, but that's not really the point. I was planning on sending back a to-the-point letter saying sorry, that date doesn't suit me but maybe in a few weeks. Then I made the mistake of discussing this with a friend, who thinks I'm being a bit unfair. It's not like I have plans with anyone else and H and I have never made a fuss about Valentine's Day, so to all intents and purposes it's just another day, and as long as I'm not having DD I should go. So should I? Really not sure now.

OP posts:
diddl · 10/02/2012 18:41

Why would you go to see him ever?

LydiaWickham · 10/02/2012 18:48

Just say no. He can keep asking you, but until you want to visit, he can ask all he likes, you don't need to go.

I wouldn't be comitting to doing anything on your due date other than sitting on the sofa and debating if each twinge is 'it' or just a bit of trapped wind Grin

anonacfr · 14/02/2012 11:08

OP hope all is OK. Ideally you're in hospital giving birth rather than visiting ex in prison...

anonacfr · 14/02/2012 11:09

OP hope all is OK. Ideally you're in hospital giving birth rather than visiting ex in prison...

TheCuntwormUnderfoot · 14/02/2012 12:24

What?

Silly game-playing, mixed with not-so-silly continuing process of controlling you, pulling your strings.

Of course you shouldn't go and see him, I would say now not until way after the birth, and when you do, DO NOT take your baby.

Personally I would demonstrate that you are no longer dancing to his nasty little tune by not even replying to this request.

If you really feel you need to see him, then yes you should ... but do bear in mind that if he has asked to see you 'one more time' (cough) then he has an agenda and it is unlikely to be anything but detrimental to you.

Do you really need to see him?
What for?
If you are severing ties... then do so.
You won't get any 'closure' or clear answers from him.
You may however encourage a rethink where he suddenly decides it's all been a mistake and he wants to be in you and the baby's life...

I really would let sleeping dogs lie here and move forward with my baby, into my new (not-abused, not-controlled) life.

Also - do you really want to be in touch with your MIL? Do you really want your child to be provided with this connection to what appear to be two utterly unhinged, pretty unpleasant people?

Pseudo341 · 14/02/2012 14:40

Why on earth would you visit someone you should be taking a restraining order out against? He's trying to control you. Don't go, ever. Spend the day cuddling DD and your tummy and planning your new life.

diddl · 14/02/2012 15:24

What will happen if you don´t go?

I thinking nothing because he´s in prison.

Sannebanana · 15/02/2012 22:31

Hi everyone, just an update :) I came to my senses and decided I wasn't going in the end, then I had DD the day before so I obviously prioritised her! DD is in SCBU as she is tiny, but she should be fine and I'm hoping to take her home in a few weeks xx

OP posts:
storytopper · 15/02/2012 22:37

Congrats on the birth of your DD. I'm glad you didn't visit your Ex in prison - he had a cheek to ask.

All the best for the future for you and your DD.

inatrance · 15/02/2012 22:50

Congratulations on the birth of your DD! :)

mrstiredandconfused · 15/02/2012 22:53

Sanne huge congratulations love! Thanks

Enjoy every minute! X

LadyWidmerpool · 15/02/2012 22:59

Congratulations and much joy

t0lk13n · 17/02/2012 18:58

Congrats...look after you and dd X

spannermary · 17/02/2012 23:01

Congrats! And now she shares a birthday with my DH.

All the best for a wonderful life as a mother...

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