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My ex keeps coming on to me- Should I tell new dp?

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oreoaddict · 03/09/2013 21:18

Ok, so quick back story.....

I was with my ex (dd's dad) for nearly 10 years. Over a year a go, I was struggling with my sexuality, realised I was bi sexual and I met a woman who I fell in love with. Me and my ex broke up before we got physical, as I'm not the type to cheat. We would have broken up anyway, as we're just not right for one another and actually, looking back, he was very aggressive, moody and some might say, an emotional abuser. Actually, towards the end, it was physical a couple of times. He didn't hit me, but he man handled me a lot and at one point, had me up against the wall. So basically, not the nicest guy in the world.

I've been with my gf for nearly a year and we're very much in love, committed and very serious about one another. My ex knows this. Obviously I have to keep things amicable for the sake of dd, who is 6. We live close and so he sees her a lot. 3 or 4 times a week actually, but usually just for an hour or so after he's finished work. He's in a new relationship, but I know he's only using her. I am glad he's found somebody because he was desperately unhappy in the beginning when we first broke up. However, like I said, he's just using her and I can't see it lasting.

I know he wants me back and in the beginning, he used to try and kiss me and would cuddle me, just that little bit too long. Made me feel very uncomfortable and even though I hadn't done anything wrong, I almost felt guilty. Does that make sense?...

Anyway, that kind of stopped for a few months, but recently, whenever my gf isn't here, he'll come on to me and I've been getting really angry with him. Today was the worst. I was looking under the stairs for dd's book bag for school and he just pinched my ass! I told him to stop doing that and he laughed and told me that I love it really and he just can't help himself. He even kept doing it after that! He always says really inappropriate things to me about missing cock etc and like I said before, it makes me feel guilty. Like I'm hiding something, which I am. I told her once, when he tried to kiss me, but that was because I was so upset about it and I really couldn't keep it to myself, but the other times have been less obvious, but it's pretty constant now. I've told him to stop it, but he just seems to find it funny.

My dd actually heard me tell him to get off me today and I have a feeling she'll be saying something to gf as they're very close now.

So, should I tell her? I don't want to upset her 'unnecessarily'. I would never cheat on her. I couldn't, but I know how I'd feel if it were the other way around. So if I know I'm never going to do anything, is it worth hurting her? It just feels so wrong keeping it from her, like it's a secret between me and him and I think that's what he's trying to do.

Advice really appreciated.

Thanks

OP posts:
LeaningTowerOfGaffney · 12/09/2013 16:38

x posts with a few people...

oreoaddict · 12/09/2013 17:04

Oh, thanks to whoever it was who called me "a drip".

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EldritchCleavage · 12/09/2013 17:30

Yeah, not helpful.

Maybe you and your partner could sit down and work out practically how to keep him out, role play it if you think it will help. And pin him down to a time so you can have someone with you.

Baby steps, oreo.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 12/09/2013 18:02

He can huff and puff all he likes but you've told him not to molest you and he ignored you. Much as you would teach DD about consequences of our actions you reacted in such a way that even he can't pretend not to understand. Well done ignoring the texts. He will either sulk or affect a "Don't flatter yourself I'm really not interested" defensive posture.

You have explained to gf what's been happening so don't now give her the impression you have anything to feel guilty about. It's been upsetting, he was rattled you were so over him and no longer a pushover but you refused to keep it from gf and you're prepared to reorganise contact with DD so as to limit contact. All measured, calm responses. No drama, nothing to unsettle DD.

MaBumble · 12/09/2013 18:23

Well done on telling your gf. Really well done on telling him exactly where you stand and to get out. I know must have been really difficult for you. I think you will find as time goes on and you get further away from him (mentally and emotionally) a lot of things will surface.

He will continue to push your boundaries. You may be trying to do the right thing for your daughter, but he certainly isn't.

Could you give 101 a quick call? just for some advice. And to have some sort of record. In case he ups the stakes.

Lweji · 12/09/2013 19:17

If your DD asks, you can tell her that dad doesn't treat mum properly, so he's not allowed in the house.

Isetan · 13/09/2013 10:10

This is not just about you anymore, your daughter needs to see you asserting your boundaries. You can't stop this man being unpleasant but you can reduce your exposure to his unpleasantness, DO NOT LET HIM BACK INTO YOUR HOUSE! Actions speak louder than words.

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