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Upset at ex?

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beehappy2 · 15/01/2024 08:04

NC because I'm embarrassed.

Broke up with my ex only a couple of weeks ago. We have a baby together, 10 months old.

My choice to end things. Lots of reasons, mainly not feeling loved and supported. Lots of little lies too. Gave him many chances to change/step up but didn't.

My single friend has sent me a screenshot of my ex on a dating app. I've also clocked that he's changed his profile picture on WhatsApp to one from 3 years ago where he must think he looks good.

I know we aren't together so I have no right to be upset. But I feel it. It's been a couple of weeks. Not to mention he's seen his child once in that time for 2 hours!

But he has time to date/find someone new?

I've asked him what his plan is for seeing our child and if he will commit to regular days and times and he's giving me the run around.

OP posts:
muchalover · 15/01/2024 15:44

Generally people don't care, or listen to men who spout about being denied access. It's pretty standard and there are processes that he can engage in to gain access but if course won't. We are all witches.

I wouldn't push access but make arrangements with trusted others to give you a break.

Just focus on you. Your well-being, your health and future. He may be back when things don't pan out well.

Whataretheodds · 15/01/2024 18:10

beehappy2 · 15/01/2024 08:58

@spearthatbroc yes getting what my child is entitled to is a focus, I've applied to CMS which is all I can do right now, it takes some time for them to process.

I know what people are saying that he can do what he likes with the dating. But it just makes me angry he's had only 2 hours for his child in the past 2 weeks but got time to focus on that clearly.

If I was doing that I feel like I'd get slated.

Yanbu to be angry.

It's totally normal to feel weird when you see an ex moving on, and totally understandable to be upset when he is doing this but can't be arsed to parent properly.

Just reassure yourself that you're better off not being in a relationship with him. No doubt he wouldn't have been a better parent if you had stayed together.

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