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How stupid can men get?

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tammybear · 19/02/2006 21:16

I'm sat here gobsmacked, and actually shaking through shock and just anger.

My ex hasn't seen dd since her birthday back in mid december. He lost his job in January, and is currently paying just half the maintenance that he usually does, which was kind of him to do rather than to say he'd stop altogether. He wanted to come to see her today, but then couldn't because he had no way of getting here, although he's just told me he's spent about £80 on gig tickets...

Now the reason why I am so angry is cos of this. I spoke to him earlier. He asked if he could come see dd this next Sunday coming. I said I'd double check if it was ok but most likely it would be. He then asked if he could bring his girlfriend with him. I couldnt believe it! I mean tell me if I'm being currently out of order, BUT to bring his girlfriend (which I have no problem with him having, anything to get him away from his feelings for me) when he hasnt seen dd in 2 months!! dd goes shy when his parents come and visit, let alone some one shes never heard of! If it was the other way round and we were visiting him and she came round, its a different story cos we're in his house so it's not in my control. But to bring her to my house! I just can't believe it. Just the cheek of it! When the last time he saw her was December, and the time before that was the beginning of November! He barely has a relationship with her, when he can't even be bothered to call her! Please tell me I am not being out of order for feeling like this, cos at the moment I am just shocked at his stupidity!

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JennyLee · 19/02/2006 21:40

I have no experience of this but I empathise with you it is a bit much if your dd is shy and has not seen him for while.

mistressmiggins · 20/02/2006 08:09

yes some men are stupid
it sounds inappropriate and confusing for your daughter
unfortunately he has new gf and thats probably his priority

can you calmly explain why you dont think gf should come?

my H is the same - he thinks that it will be OK to take the kids to his new house AND introduce his gf at same time - even though they dont even know she exists !!

tammybear · 20/02/2006 13:41

thanks for posting guys

Well when he asked me, I said I didn't think it was a good idea because he hadn't seen dd for 2 months, and to bring a stranger along isn't exactly the best thing to do. I stayed calm telling him, although I was shaking cos I was that angry.

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