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AIBU?

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Messy divorce or still hung up over his ex?

74 replies

GeordieBadgers · 11/11/2016 14:48

My DP (of 9 months) is going through a divorce at the moment. They split up March 2015. He has one DD6. I have 2DC (6&4). Everyone gets on like a house. Really nice family atmosphere. My problem is that his ex is constantly a part of our lives (I'm talking, daily). If he's not mentioning her, he's texting her over dinner (while we're actually sitting in a restaurant) and her stuff is still all over his home. Her underwear is here. Her dresses are here. Her cosmetics are here. Sometimes he even encourages me to use them. Just this morning he was hunting through her dresses commenting about which ones would suit me and telling me to wear them. Even pulling out thongs and swimming suits.

Sometimes it gets to the point where I feel like an accessory to his life, like he would have her back in a heartbeat (but she doesn't want to be with him anymore). Now, please bare in mind, I have borderline personality disorder and am apt to easily feel abandoned so that might be one reason why I'm feeling scared. I also have issues with my weight (major problems with over-eating, starvation, body perception) so bare that in mind.

Here's the spiel:

I've met his ex once. She seems bland but skinny. Completely different body type to me: willowy, taller than me, small frame. Even if I starved myself for weeks I'd never be able to mimic it. So on this ground, I feel a disappointment/downgrade. Today he called her "beautiful and slim".

Next thing: He's in court quite often. AFAIK his ex has filed for a non-molestation order and an occupation order. He says this is because she's poor (she is) and wants his money/house. He has showed me witness statements written by her and I noticed in them she accuses him of harrassing her and states that he keeps asking for her to return to him ("Are you fed up with independent living and ready to come home?"). He denies saying this.

She has phoned the police on him a few times. Once because he bumped into her in town and she thought he was stalking her. Other times because he parks on her street (he claims this is because the location is handy and city centre parking is otherwise difficult). They are constantly bickering over numerous things: childcare arrangements, stealing their kid's clothes from each other.

Another thing that triggered me recently (TMI): He likes blowjobs (which man doesn't?) but I find it difficult to deliver them because he has A LOT of precum (I gag). When I explained this, he said his ex didn't have a problem with it. So now I feel as though I am letting him down there.

My own divorce is not messy. My ex and I are amicable, so all this bitterness is new to me.

My question is: AIBU to feel uneasy? Is all this normal proceedings for a divorce?

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GeordieBadgers · 11/11/2016 14:52

By the way, I could be pregnant. This is a mess.

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fuzzywuzzy · 11/11/2016 14:53

Run!

When I got a non-mol against ex it wasn't easy to do by any means I had evidence and a day in court where the judge went thro each allegation line by line to ascertain whether it was needed.

And constantly comparing you to his ex, wanting you to wear her clothes! Yuck No!

I bagged up all ex's clothes and handed them to him, why does he not return her things or her?

He sounds creepy. Get out whilst you can.

GeordieBadgers · 11/11/2016 14:55

fuzzywuzzy thanks for replying. She's filed for one but it hasn't been processed yet.

And constantly comparing you to his ex, wanting you to wear her clothes! Yuck No!

I know right? What on earth could this be about?

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toolonglurking · 11/11/2016 14:56

Trying to get to to wear his Ex's clothes and underwear!?

RUN.

Gizlotsmum · 11/11/2016 15:01

Honestly.. he is making you feel shit why stay? I would guess he isn't over his ex... but even if he was this is not a good relationship for you

GeordieBadgers · 11/11/2016 15:02

I'm hearing run, but could anyone share some opinions on why he might be acting this way? My BPD makes me reluctant to trust my own instincts.

When he said she was beautiful and slim I instinctively poured a can of coke over him. Then he threw me out the house and said I need to see a doctor because I'm a psycho.

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donajimena · 11/11/2016 15:03

I'd have gone by now. He sounds unhinged. I think you mean very little to him and are being used to TRY to make his ex jealous

GeordieBadgers · 11/11/2016 15:07

He's been actively trying to get me pregnant though, which suggests he sees a future with me.

He is lovely towards me sometimes.

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Cherylene · 11/11/2016 15:13

What is he doing giving you his ex's clothes and underwear and make-up - why the hell hasn't he bagged it up and given it back or chucked it???

Definitely run. Fast. If you might be pregnant, run faster whilst you can.

Cherylene · 11/11/2016 15:14

He is lovely towards me sometimes. Sometimes is no where near enough.

stitchglitched · 11/11/2016 15:15

What are you doing risking pregnancy with this man? You already have children to consider who could probably do without their Mum having a baby with some creep who is being taken to court for stalking his ex.

Sounds like she was desperate to get away from him if she left half her belongings behind and is going the court route to occupy the house without him.

He sounds obsessed with her and wanting you to wear her clothes is just creepy. Why are you with him?

lalalalyra · 11/11/2016 15:20

He's obsessed with his ex. It sounds like he's trying to make you more like her by grinding you down and making you self conscious. If you are pregnant he may think that gives you less chance to leave.

Run. Seriously run. Before you are completely worn down and are the one needing a non mol order

Ouriana · 11/11/2016 15:24

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Neefs · 11/11/2016 15:29

Agree with pp he doesn't want you, he wants his X. This isn't anything to do with you OP, not how you look or anything. He sounds all wrong and I agree that you should RUN

ratspeaker · 11/11/2016 15:30

If he was such a nice guy why did she leave without her clothes, without her underwear?
Surely he could have bagged up and returned these before now , especially as he seems to be in her street so often, rather than asking his new girlfriend to wear them. Eww btw.

Goingtobeawesome · 11/11/2016 15:36

Or not so much seeing a future with you as wanting to tie you to him.

Run. Get a pregnancy test.

Nanny0gg · 11/11/2016 15:37

What on earth is wrong with you?

Why are you exposing your children to this creep and why are you trying to get pregnant by him?

Why do you need explanations?

And if he's texting her daily and she's trying to take out a non-molestation order who do you think is in the wrong here?

Allthebestnamesareused · 11/11/2016 15:42

He is still obsessed with her and stalking her and she is attempting to get a court order against him.

He is using you to try to make her jealous. If she was to say "yes I'll come back" you know you'd be straight out.

Does he even know your pregnant? If not, I suspect he will want you to keep that quiet.

Just get out while you can.

JustSpeakSense · 11/11/2016 15:43

Run for the hills! Now

QueenofallIsee · 11/11/2016 15:47

For Gods sake woman, you know yourself what you need to do. It shouldn't matter a shiny shit if he is still into her or not, what matters is there is a very good chance he is a stalking, control freak bastard who makes YOU feel like crap.

Get out. Now.

acatcalledjohn · 11/11/2016 15:47

He's been actively trying to get me pregnant though, which suggests he sees a future with me.

No!

Given the red flags from all the court action and his behaviour around her possessions, I'd say he's trying to trap you. He can't let her go, so chances are he's trying very hard to never let you go either.

You need to run. Fast & far!

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ratspeaker · 11/11/2016 15:49

Thats really worrying, you saying he's lovely to me sometimes
A good partner would be lovely all of the time, give or take a few niggles.

Trifleorbust · 11/11/2016 15:49

Fairly consistent with the advice here, OP - run like the wind.

AyeAmarok · 11/11/2016 15:50

Whaaaaaat.

He sounds unhinged.

Why has he kept her clothes, why has he not just returned her belongings to her.

Why are you letting him "try and get you pregnant"?

Come on OP. Give your head a wobble!

Viviennemary · 11/11/2016 15:50

They are having a messy divorce and still entwined in eacher others lives. That's not your fault but the impact on you is huge. I'd hate this and don't think I could tolerate it. A baby isn't a good idea (IMHO) to bring in to this situation as it is. However, if you are pregnant you will have to do some serious thinking on how best to move forward. The pair of them are wrapped up in themselves 100% it seems.

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