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AIBU not telling DC about us

6 replies

strivingforsuccess · 03/07/2017 17:18

I've been seeing my OH for just over a year and we're at the stage where we've agreed to let the kids know.

His kids have guessed that he has a GF (they told/asked him) and he hasn't denied it and I've now told mine. Inadvertently his children and I have met on numerous occasions, enough to hold a conversation and he's met mine and been around to "help" with kids gadgets etc when I don't know what to do with them!

He said he would be telling the kids (who in turn would no doubt tell the ex) when he returned from a work trip - nearly a month later and he's still not had the conversation with them. All his extended family know (I've met some) along with his friends and work colleagues.

He says he's committed to the relationship but it's "difficult, the ex would make life difficult, not been the right time", and that's why he's not yet told them.

We're still happy to keep seeing one another without our kids and not co-joining the families on days out etc.

AIBU expecting him to take this step as for some reason, this is now important to me?

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Brittbugs80 · 03/07/2017 17:22

How old are the children? What sort of problems would his ex cause?

Guitargirl · 03/07/2017 17:28

I don't know, you may think it's important now but he clearly doesn't.

It's up to you really how much of a deal breaker this is. I wouldn't be trying to force him into telling his children. If it's that important to you and he doesn't want to then I guess you need to decide whether you want the relationship to continue on that basis. Bit awkward that you've already told your kids though.

missiondecision · 03/07/2017 17:35

Take comfort knowIng you are not one of many "friends" introduced to his dc. He clearly thinks it's best to wait. Nothing you can do about it.

jojo2916 · 03/07/2017 17:43

After a year? Seriously move on if you want a serious relationship he shouldn't be putting an ex before you

strivingforsuccess · 03/07/2017 23:37

Between 10-15. No idea about his ex as don't know her and don't like to judge!

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MyheartbelongstoG · 04/07/2017 00:06

I disagree with JoJo. I have been with the most wonderful man for 3 years.

I don't want ex husband to know as he would ruin for me. I'm 100% putting my relationship first.

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