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Aibu to think that stbxhs gf has a hell of a cheek?

228 replies

QueenOfVipers · 22/08/2017 08:22

STBXH pays maintanence based on his income. It's a large amount because his income is large, it's the cms minimum.
Private arrangement, but based on that calculation.

We co parent well, and he is happy to pay this amount plus he does an online shop once a month with stuff for our DD. Nappies, baby food, toiletries etc before and now that she's a bit older, some nice treats, a couple of staple items and sometimes a nice toy or magazine or some glitter pens if they stock them and around Mother's Day he also sent a bunch of flowers and a bottle of wine which was lovely of him. He also takes her to a soft play group which he pays for and he gives me a small cut of his yearly bonus. About 5%, to go towards something for DD.
this has been the case for the last 2 years on the first year it went towards a few experience days and museum visits and a trip away for myself and DD which STBXH was happy with this year it's gone on DDs first proper bed. (She did have one of those cots you can turn into a bed until this year).

We sometimes go out together - with DD and his GF too. Nothing dodgy, just maybe go and feed the ducks and have lunch together. We (STBXH and I) think it's good for DC to spend some time with us all together once a fortnight or so. Gf is very welcome in this btw. I'd never stop her coming.

GF can be very snide about me.
She has made a few comments and has snubbed me when I've bumped into her alone. I get it, she dislikes me, she doesn't have to be around me (while she is invited out with STBXH, dd and I she never has to come, it's an invite not a summons as mn would say).
But if she wants to be around me I will be nice and civil.
Yesterday we all took DD out and while DD was feeding the ducks we were sat on a bench watching her from about 6M away. STBXH went to the toilet so it was just me and GF.
Gf said she wanted to have a word with me about something, I said well er go ahead then.
Gf then started ranting for a couple of minutes about how I take all of STBXH s money Hmm and she thinks I trapped him (we were married for 10 years Confused ) she thinks he's far too generous and he should just leave me destitute and if it's up to her DD will lose her dad when she gets pregnant and they will replace her.
She's sick of not having money for x y and z as we "take it all" from him and she hopes I fuck off soon.

I just replied actually I don't take anything, he pays the cms calculated amount and provides some extras at his own will. He likes to provide for his child well and see her in a good environment rather than us struggling, if you hate me so much you'd probably be better off leaving STBXH name because dd is a permanent fixture, much like STBXH involvement with us is.

She stalked off towards the toilets as STBXH came out, said something to him and looked like she was crying. I got dd and went over to talk to STBXH and he said I dunno wtf her problem is but I better go and find out and walked off. Dd and I came home and he hasn't said anything about the incident.
I'm honestly shocked at this level of venom.

Aibu to think she's a 18 carat dickhead?

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justilou1 · 23/08/2017 08:43

Firstly - congratulations on the way you and ex are with each other. It is so nice to see exes being respectful and putting the kid first. If all my divorced/separated friends are anything to go by, you are going to be raising a happy, well-adjusted kid and you should both hold your heads high with pride.

Secondly, your ex is clearly a great guy. It sounds like he has a working conscience and loves his kid and respects her mother. It is wonderful to hear of a dad going above and beyond court-ordered maintenance.

Thirdly, gf is clearly a grubby piece of work and I really hope that she takes his advice and fucks right off. What a stupid, stupid girl. She sounds very dangerous and I wouldn't be surprised if a pregnancy scare is not next subject.

trinitybleu · 23/08/2017 08:49

You haven't caused a break up Queen... she did by thinking that totally messed up way.

QueenOfVipers · 23/08/2017 08:53

Sorry Happy must be tough.
Flowers the system does not support RPs at all. You literally are relying on the other persons moral compass because it's so easy for NRPs to just not pay, job hop, quit and take cash in hand work or just up and leave the country!
I also know many who do pay begrudge doing so and think that their £31 a month is keeping you in hair extensions, nails and alcohol Hmm
So I know I'm very lucky.
Thanks all Smile
trinity also true, but I do feel bad for him and a little guilty for saying something but it had to be done.

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HughLauriesStubble · 23/08/2017 08:55

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MaisyPops · 23/08/2017 08:56

queen
That's amazing. Your ex sounds like a great dad and your coparenting relationship is brilliant.

You didn't cause the break up. I'd put money on the fact that the girlfriend was chipping in all the time in their relationship about you and your child etc, so when you calmly and fairly pointed out what was said it was the straw that broke the camels back.

Bets that in a few weeks time she'll have a pregnancy scare?

trinitybleu · 23/08/2017 08:59

queen feeling sad that he will be hurting is what makes you a good person. You're not feeling triumphant or pleased, because you approached this from a good place and with the best intentions - his and your DDs future relationship, clear and simple. You really couldn't have done anything else. Thinking that giving him a new child will replace an older one is bat shit crazy.

GreenTulips · 23/08/2017 09:01

You did nothing wrong! Nice to here of a man who has his priorities straight.

He probably already knew her views on the situation but now she's involved you he's had to act - good for him!!

BakedBeans47 · 23/08/2017 09:03

What a vile woman, she should be pleased he's obviously a good dad who provides for his child.

missmollyhadadolly · 23/08/2017 09:10

She must have been holding that bile back for some time, for it to spew like that in a torrent.

As a op said, I think Linda, she was stupid for overplaying her hand. (Thankfully for you and your daughter).

You and ex both sound lovely and I hope you meet the right partners soon.

gingergenius · 23/08/2017 09:16

Try not to feel guilty OP. You did the right thing. Hopefully, if she has any sense, she'll give her head a wobble and realise how selfish she's been and perhaps work on her issues a bit. You never know!!!!

DressedCrab · 23/08/2017 09:18

Well done to your ex. If only more men were like him.

AnnieAnoniMouse · 23/08/2017 09:19

Clearly you managed to get your point across, well done!

You like him right? So why do you feel remotely guilty that you've shown her up for the bitch she is? Surely he deserves better?

I hope they don't get back together because she'll just carry on as she yes but being more sneaky about it. Your (stb)ExDh & DD deserve better than her...so hopefully she will fuck off and you muppets will get back together he will find someone who adores DD & is mature enough to handle your relationship & him providing for HIS DD.

Impressed he updated you too.

DiscoDiva70 · 23/08/2017 09:33

I'm also pleased for you Queen that your ex makes his child his priority, which is how it should be!

I would still advise you however (if he stays with this jealous cow) to be aware that even if she tries to apologise to you, it will be insincere and she'll continue to try and work on ruining the relationship you AND your dd have with him. I'm sure you'll keep a close eye on her though.

aaaaargghhhhelpme · 23/08/2017 09:35

Glad he's said something. Good update.

Just wanted to add you two sound awesome. Your Dd is super lucky to have parents dedicated to her.

I wouldn't feel guilty about the girlfriend. If they split its because she was a spiteful cow. Who on earth says stuff like that?! Or indeed thinks it.

BewareOfDragons · 23/08/2017 09:41

You absolutely did the right thing in calmly relaying what she essentially spat at you because she was making it clear she wants DD out of his life. That is incredibly wrong, and he needed to know.

You didn't cause their problems; she did.

NotMyPenguin · 23/08/2017 09:41

You sound like you've got your heads screwed on straight, he sounds lovely -- and hopefully this will free him up to meet somebody more worthy of him.

Love it when there's a good news day!

CraftyYankee · 23/08/2017 09:42

and you muppets will get back together

Annie I was thinking the same...it does sound rather rom-com no?

OP glad to hear the positive update.

QueenOfVipers · 23/08/2017 10:01

we'll never get back together - I want to maintain a good relationship with him for DDs sake but that's it. My feelings for him went and nothing I could do brought them back, so I let him go. I've no reason to go back there.

If STBXH and his ex/gf stay together/get back together I won't trust her as far as I can throw her but as ever I will be civil. I don't know if there will be a pregnancy scare in a few weeks but hey, that's not my business. If dd has a sibling then so be it and I'd be more than happy to see them spend time together as siblings. I think she'd sooner have my head though but hey. One can hope.
Thanks again, all.

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HelloSquirrels · 23/08/2017 10:40

Why can't all ex wives/girlfriends be like you! I would LOVE it if my dps ex was like you. I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would actively want a bad relationship!

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 23/08/2017 10:58

Well I can't say I'm sorry to hear that she's flounced off. I hope your STBXH sticks to his guns. IN fact, I hope she fucks off entirely and finds some other poor sucker who doesn't already have a child to procreate with.

Goingtobeawesome · 23/08/2017 11:14

Don't be sad. You didn't cause the break up. She did that all on her own. There's no way you could have kept quiet after she threatened your DD like that. Your ex sounds a wonderful father and friend and I hope he carries in being so. Maybe you should try and set him up with some one your nice friends ? Wink.

Goingtobeawesome · 23/08/2017 11:18

If there is a pregnancy announcement and he's sure he couldn't be the father, or the timings don't match, I suggest he has a DNA test done. She hasn't exactly filled me with confidence she has a moral compass.

Loopytiles · 23/08/2017 11:23

Nice to hear about a divorced couple co-parenting and getting on well, and a non resident father taking parenting, including financial aspects, seriously. Long may that continue! Shame his gf behaved like that.

ohlittlepea · 23/08/2017 11:30

Its so heartwarming to read about co parenting working and people being reasonable to each other well done OP.

SenoritaViva · 23/08/2017 11:47

@queenofvipers - you sound awesome and that you really have things in place for the benefit of your DD. Awesome. Hopefully STBX has dodged a bullet there as she sounds grabby and horrid. She's lucky you're so balanced and deal with it all so reasonably.

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