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New man after 12 year marriage ended go with the flow?

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chosenonetosurvivethenight · 25/10/2010 19:52

After my marriage broke down a few months ago (amicably and friendly) I stayed in a lot with friends and wine and chocolate for company! Whilst DH threw himself into the single scene with much enthusiasm, he has had a few dates and is generally having fun (all when the DC are with me) and although its strange we've been open about this and its ok.

My first night out a few weeks back involved me bumping into a guy I knew years ago and used to fancy loads! Smile We really hit it off and had a great laugh and he took my number, since then we've been texting 5/6 times a day and have a 2 'date nights' which were brilliant, the spark between us is amazing he is so sweet and funny and its making me happy. But, my head thinks is this too soon? He's very differnt to DH so im not used to all the football/sport stuff, could he fit into my life with DC (he's fine about them as his are grown up) etc basically im worrying about every little step/hurdle. Friends say just get to know him and have fun, Ex DH thinks I should see more people (like him) but my instincts are just screaming out to try something out with new man. any thoughts?

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ExtraordinarySandwiches · 25/10/2010 19:56

I'd go with it, but take it slowly. Enjoy yourself. Smile

perfumedlife · 25/10/2010 19:58

Stop worrying and just enjoy getting to know the new guy.

What does your ex mean by saying you should see more people (like him)? Does he mean see lots of men instead of just one?

Anyway, who cares what he thinks, he's the ex Grin

chosenonetosurvivethenight · 25/10/2010 20:11

thanks ladies. Yeah the ex wants to 'have fun' with lots of ladies cos I was practically his 1st girlfriend!! I had sowed a fair few oats in my younger days and at 35 don't feel the need tbh. I think its because having a relationship for the 1st time in 12 years is weird, that he's so different from DH is weird and that he' 8 years older and quite 'stuck in his ways' etc but he's making me happy so yes i'll taK=ke it slow and time will tell Smile

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