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Ex moving in new GF after 3 months

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Justone62 · 27/09/2025 20:13

So my ex is moving in his new GF after 3 months of dating.
He wants to have our DD EOW, I feel this is too soon to introduce someone, let alone have her spending EOW with her including overnight. They don't know each other well enough!

What if he leaves DD with her for a short period of time...he doesnt know her well enough to know that she's not going to hurt her, etc.
I know I cant do anything about this, but this is all too soon, I've said DD is not staying overnight until the relationship is established, am I in the wrong for this

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FuzzyWolf · 27/09/2025 20:17

You’re right that it’s too soon but unfortunately you can’t control what he does or use your DD to try to do so.

When it’s his time with your DD, it’s up to him what that looks like. Likewise, same for you. It’s horrible and the reason so many women don’t leave relationships when they should but it is the sad reality.

curious79 · 27/09/2025 20:18

You don’t get to make this call, though if he accepts you making the call then go for it.
How old is your child? This makes quite a difference.

Justone62 · 27/09/2025 20:20

She's only 2 and a half

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FuzzyWolf · 27/09/2025 20:28

Then she’s also too young to have any input in the time she spends with her father.

Unfortunately you just have to trust that his judgement is right about his girlfriend and moving in together. You clearly thought he was suitable to be a father to your child.

Littlemrsconfetti · 27/09/2025 20:31

FuzzyWolf · 27/09/2025 20:28

Then she’s also too young to have any input in the time she spends with her father.

Unfortunately you just have to trust that his judgement is right about his girlfriend and moving in together. You clearly thought he was suitable to be a father to your child.

Judgemental

FuzzyWolf · 27/09/2025 20:33

Littlemrsconfetti · 27/09/2025 20:31

Judgemental

It’s true.

Unless something drastic has happened then he’s still the man and felt confident would be a good father for her child. Just because they aren’t together anymore doesn’t change that he will (should) be.

FortnumsWeddingBreakfastTeaPlease · 27/09/2025 20:39

Neither parent gets to decide who the other parent spends their time with. If your ex decided he didn't like a friend of yours (that he'd never even met) that's really nothing to do with him.

curious79 · 27/09/2025 22:30

Personally I think she’s too little to do a full week away from you (assuming you are a primary caregiver). The principle at that age needs to be little and often plus it’s impossible arranging childcare for alternating weeks. It’s easier knowing eg you always have Thursdays and Friday free

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