V quick background: split 8 years ago after 12 together. We have 2 DCs. No family where we live on either side so we've remained a solid unit where we share care 50/50, spend Xmas mornings together with partners for the kids, live close to each other and are generally still really good mates. Zero romantic feelings on either side any more. He's just come out of LTR and I'm very happily with my DP of 5 years.
I spontaneously booked a restaurant for DP and I as they are doing a special menu. DP then reminded me that he is out that evening (he had told me, I'm just rubbish). I'd paid a deposit which was non-refundable and non-transferable to another night. Was going to take teen DD but the restaurant has a strict over 18s policy. No friends available at short notice.
I've asked Ex and he's super keen as he loves the look of the menu. My DP absolutely fine with it. They get on well and occasionally text each other about bloke stuff 😂
We'll be driving, not drinking and kids will be at exes so we'll only be gone a few hours.
It's come up in convo at work and a colleague has said they think it's really weird and they "wouldn't let" their DH go out for a meal with his ex.
Is she the weirdo or are we?!