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His ex!!!

8 replies

Anon1234677 · 17/12/2023 21:29

i write this and I am acutely aware how insecure this makes me and I guess deep
down I am. I’ve recently had a baby. My sister in law (we are engaged) doesn’t like my social media posts but continues to be in contact and like the posts of my partners ex. They weren’t friends. The ex continues to like my sister in laws photos and photos of the children. They only knew each other for a short period of time. I know I shouldn’t be looking but I find it hurtful, like his ex is never going to be in the past and is always there. I would never dream (if I knew her husbands ex) of liking her photos. I thought me and my sister in law had a good relationship but this just makes me pull away. Any words of advice or comfort? Obviously I can’t say anything !

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RatatouillePie · 17/12/2023 21:32

It's social media! Who cares??!

If you get that worked up over who likes whose posts on social media then I suggest deleting your account! It's not healthy for your MH!

Lighrbulbmo · 17/12/2023 21:33

Yep you’re insecure. You are hurting yourself. You can’t change the sil and ex relationship/friendship. Focus on yourself and your family. Congratulations btw on the birth of your baby. Glaze over and ignore any mention of ex, unless it’s your dp mentioning her.. I assume he is not?

Lighrbulbmo · 17/12/2023 21:34

Oh and yes to what the pp said. Delete social media, it is not good for the soul.

GreyhpundGirl · 17/12/2023 21:34

Your SiL knew her before she knew you. It's none of your concern whose posts and pictures she likes.

Zone2NorthLondon · 17/12/2023 21:35

Firstly,congratulations on your beautiful baby
The ex is history, you’re here and very much now. Don’t give give precious headspace to another woman you’re not cordial with

Alarum · 17/12/2023 21:36

I honestly don’t think I would care less. Please get of social media, it’s not real life.

cockadoodledandy · 17/12/2023 21:36

You sound like my MiL. Facebook does not reflect real life in any way, shape or form.

Moonshine5 · 17/12/2023 21:37

2 things:-
Ignore it. Focus your energies on something positive. You've got a new baby, focus on your family (you baby and DP).
Secondly she's not your sister in law until you get married. She is your DFiance's sister.

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