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my partner's out with ex's daughter

68 replies

clio51 · 22/11/2013 20:41

Hi

My heads all over the place, I've been with my partner 12yrs living together for 10.

The last year he as been contacting his ex's daughter via Facebook and textiles can't understand this as he never bothered for years and now as started going to her house(by the way her mum lives next door,his ex)for birthday drinks and now tonight to the pub for a drink.

I'm I being unreasonable thinking he shouldn't be getting back in touch with things from previous relationships. He brought her up with his ex for 15 yrs but never bothered for the past 17yrs so why know?
I can't reason with him,he doesn't see my side at all.
He told me this morning she'd text and invited him for the drink(not me)
He told me he was going end off.

I'm I wrong in thinking he shouldn't be doing this? Truth please your thoughts

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clio51 · 23/11/2013 13:24

Oh btw relate is on my own

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MaryZygon · 23/11/2013 13:31

I don't think the problem is his ex's dd.

I think the problem is that he is a serial two-timer, and you will (probably rightly) never trust him.

SweetSeraphim · 23/11/2013 14:20

There's something not right here OP. And what does he mean, it's nothing to do with you? Of course it is!

Pigsmummy · 23/11/2013 14:52

I wish that I had kept in touch with my Dad's ex, I feel like I missed out for not staying in touch as an adult and she has recently died. I wouldn't begrudge them a relationship and I not sure what you are worried about (are you worried that something is going on with her or the ex?).

Get him to take you along with him to meet her some time?

LittleBairn · 23/11/2013 15:06

I would find it odd especially as she is an adult but seems to want to exclude you.

clio51 · 23/11/2013 16:19

Update:

Another row he asking me where do I want to go this afternoon, as I didn't have anywhere I wanted to go I said I don't know you suggest somewhere do you want to do something!
His answer I asked you! So this lead to a row because he then turns it round to me and says why can't you come up with where to go, you've got 10 mins then I'm out of here on my own I'll go looking round car lot oh but you don't want to go there because you moan after 10 mins it's cold!!
I'm not standing here arguing and I'm going to do what I want and your not f.... stopping me if you don't like it then I'll go. I can't say anything it turns into words not as I call arguing more having my vue!
But he turns it into saying I'm arguing because let's face it I'm not a wimp who is just going to sit there and take what he as to say and not have an opinion.

So he went out! Came back hour half later asked did I want drink and gone on laptop and that will be it no talking all night because he doesn't want to discuss it and argue it's always like that never mentioned again sweep it under the carpet.

Is it me ? Is it none of my business? None of his plans seem to include me!
He as his plans/vues and I'm not allowed to question them or have a say he's doing it!

Totally confused and kissed off. X

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MaryZygon · 23/11/2013 16:20

Why are you living with this man?

What does he add to your life?

LuciusMalfoyisSmokingHot · 23/11/2013 16:22

So basically, your not allowed to do normal relationship things, talking about plans and such.

wontletmesignin · 23/11/2013 16:25

He is gas lighting you. My ex was like that. Would ask what i wanted to do....i was not allowed to be unsure. Even though he was unsure. Because he asked the question i had to respond with something to do.
I have trouble making decisions and he knew this...yet brought this up all of the time.

Even when i suggested something - he would argue saying it wast what i wanted tk do, but what i thought what he wanted to do.

Constant mind boggling to the point i thought i was insane.

Move on. It will be hard, but it wont be as hard as living with him.

wontletmesignin · 23/11/2013 16:28

And no it is not you. He is deliberately doing these things to make you question yourself.

Tha way you are unsure as to whether it is him or you, and allow it to continue.

He sounds like an ass

LittleBairn · 23/11/2013 16:52

He sounds like an arsehole.

MostBeautifulWomanInHistory · 23/11/2013 22:34

Sounds like you would be happier without him sucking the joy from your days to be honest.

MistressDeeCee · 25/11/2013 10:33

waltermittymissus is spot on. He IS gaslighting you.

Youre not being insecure at all.

& yes..narcissists, manipulators, abusers & mindfuckers have very good form in attending counselling sessions and twisting the advice given into another stick to beat you with, metaphorically speaking.

He wants either the mother or the daughter (she is now a grown woman, is not his biological daughter and I dont buy that, it would be entirely impossible for him to have developed feelings for her) but, I think its most likely the mother he is after. Probably gaslighting her too, parading her and there with her daughter. Do you 2 have DCs?

OP, dont be fooled by anyone who tries to tell you, you are jealous or insecure for daring to question his activities and motives instead of playing the oh so cool lady who is implicitly trusting of every single female friend..and if she isnt, she has ishoooooos. Then again, I know you arent fooled, really. Your intuition and gut instinct are rightly telling you that this situation is not on.

Re. your row..you hadnt any ideas about where to go. Rather than come up with something or at least suggest you have a think together, or just be lighthearted about it, he pounces and turns it into a row. Wasting words and time..when it would have been quicker to come up with a suggestion!

Im sorry to hear of your situation. Being manipulated like this is horrible. Think things through, and make sure to take care of yourself. Put yourself 1st..thats what your partner is doing, after all. The row situation would have got on my last nerve. He needs to piss off you sound way too good for him. A man who doesnt know what he wants, or wants a foot in 2 camps, can do sweet f.a. for you. An emotional vampire in your life you do not need. Its hard, when you love the person who is treating you this way. But in years to come you dont want to look back to find, he's flattened your self-esteem. Make a stand. He will either come to his senses, or ship out. Either way, you'll know whats what. Good luck.

digerd · 25/11/2013 10:57

He is 59 and like all 59 year-olds dreads becoming 60+. He is looking for his lost younger days, I reckon, and become a grumpy old man towards you.

The ex is married and he has met her girls - has he met her DH and is he there at these 'meetings'?

Doubt if he has made it all up and not seeing his ex but someone else.
I would have to find out the truth about this at least, due to your doubts.

If you have the phone number he uses, phone and invite her and her DH over to yours?

However, I would not tolerate being treated like yours treats you.

digerd · 25/11/2013 11:09

I meant your ex's DD's DDs.

kmc1111 · 25/11/2013 11:40

He is gas lighting you.

However these days with social media making it so easy to find people on a whim and reconnect, it not at all unusual to contact someone from the past out of the blue. I've reconnected with two of my mum's ex-husbands in the past few years, one of them has pretty much taken up the role of dad again, which has been lovely. In this case your DP may be lying, or have some ulterior motive, but I resent the idea there's something inherently wrong or strange about resuming contact with a child you partly raised.

HowlingTrap · 25/11/2013 11:49

I have to be honest, I wondered if the relationship with the DD is inappropriate, she is after all a grown woman and not his biological daughter. The defensiveness and not including you in plans?

Do you just sit at home waiting for him?

womblesofwestminster · 25/11/2013 13:12

This man is being abusive towards you. I second the person that asked: what does he bring to your life?

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