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Exes new partner moving in, do I tell her what he's like?

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chocolatesaltyballs22 · 23/09/2019 12:24

He's a controlling and emotionally abusive twat, has been all his life. She may be starting to see it as it's impacting on his relationship with his daughter and she knows about it. She messaged me asking whether he's always been like this or is it recent. He obviously shows his best side whilst they don't live together but she is considering moving him into her house. I don't know the woman but I feel responsible for the mistake she's about to make. AIBU if I sit her down and tell her some home truths, or is it none of my business? My daughter only spends time with her dad at the moment because she likes the GF. She would be upset if they split.

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Sonders · 23/09/2019 13:25

Are you 100% sure the message came from her, and not him? Either way, I agree with others and trying to stay neutral in writing, e.g. "It's interesting that you're asking. As you're becoming a serious part of my DCs life, it makes sense that we build an friendly relationship. Would you like to meet up for a coffee some time next week?"

chocolatesaltyballs22 · 23/09/2019 13:27

Yeah it was definitely from her. She'd heard from him that my daughter had asked to be picked up and left his house when she was meant to be there overnight. She asked me what happened.

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KUGA · 23/09/2019 13:31

Absolutely tell her the truth.
But also to cover your backside she must not tell him you said anything.

chocolatesaltyballs22 · 23/09/2019 14:59

I've sent her my number and said she can call me to arrange if she wants to. Ball is in her court.

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Purpleartichoke · 23/09/2019 15:04

She asked a direct question. Meet for coffee and give her the answer. Definitely don’t put it in writing.

GingersAreLush · 23/09/2019 15:05

She’s asked you presumably because she’s having doubts about him. I think it’s only right you give her an honest answer.

howyoulikemenow · 23/09/2019 15:06

Think how concerned she must be to ask you. She knows, she just wants confirmation.

VeThings · 23/09/2019 15:11

Don’t put anything in writing that she can show him. Be factual when you discuss.

HappyPunky · 23/09/2019 15:12

Definitely meet up with her.
I was asked a similar question about an ex, I met up for a chat and she broke up with him and the next time I saw her she was with someone much better and pregnant - really happy.
Our mutual ex was an abusive arsehole and she wanted confirmation of that.

chocolatesaltyballs22 · 24/09/2019 11:19

Well she's gone all radio silence on me now and I know they're going away for a week tomorrow so he will have time to fill her head with bullshit....there's no helping some people.

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howyoulikemenow · 26/09/2019 10:33

You can only do what you can do. If she asks, tell directly. If she moves away then let her. She's an adult and it's her choice.

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