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He's apologised out of the blue

39 replies

Missingme1 · 24/02/2016 15:52

Was left by exdp last year.
I've worked hard to remain amicable and we get on well.
He treated me awful when he left, had fallen out of love and in love with a co worker. Lied. And just didn't care that he had cast his family aside.
It was more than falling out of love it was as if he hated me.

Anyway a year on, were settled new home new job and kids have regular contact with the dad.
He's still with her albeit still on the hush.
I'm really happy, I have a job I love and just really content and settled in life compared to where I was or have been.

My ex bought me a gift the other week nothing grand or expensive but the thought was there and it really just made me smile I could tell he was pleased to give it to me.

Well a few days later he had asked me if we should all go out for the day. We had a great day all together and it was nice that we can do this for the children.

The other evening I got an email, it was not huge just basically asking how the week is and how happy he is to see me happy again. How wonderfully confident I am and just that he is sorry for hurting me all those months ago etc.

It's the first time he's apologised.
I wonder if this is him regretting what he had done.

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Missingme1 · 25/02/2016 19:43

I agree that he can't be truthful as she must find it odd that after he left in such a dramatic fashion is now happy to spend the day together as if nothing had happened.
If I were her I'd be unsettled either that or she's not being told !

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ImperialBlether · 25/02/2016 19:46

I think he's realised the grass isn't greener, whereas you have realised that actually it is!

silverfoxofwarwick1952 · 25/02/2016 19:54

He has been reading Mumsnet over the last few months and has had his eyes open was a bastard he has been.......!! Grin

And pigs can fly

Missingme1 · 25/02/2016 20:11

I just overthink things. I should have replied okay thanks but I've not replied as I just thought it odd that he's chosen to apologise after so long like it really matters either way. Unless he wants something.

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goddessofsmallthings · 25/02/2016 23:35

He's definitely after something and only time will tell what it is.

Good plan not to reply to his email. I have a feeling he may have been expecting you to fall on his neck and put up a 'welcome home' banner in which case you've taken the wind out of his sails.

Alasalas · 25/02/2016 23:51

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Missingme1 · 26/02/2016 18:11

He'll be collecting the kids this weekend so no doubt will remain indifferent to the email.

Whatever the reason for sending it, I'm over the unsettlement It initially gave me and have accepted it for what it was just some words on a blank piece of paper.

If he wanted to apologise properly he could of done that many times before etc.

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goddessofsmallthings · 26/02/2016 18:48

If they treat you badly once then, no matter how many apologies they may make, you know that they're more than capable of treating you badly again.

Some behaviour I would regard as 2 strikes and they're out, but if anyone treated me as if they hated me they'd be out on one strike as I'd never be able to trust that they wouldn't turn on me again.

Carry on being happy and exciting, OP, and if that means he has to eat his heart out so be it as it's no more than he deserves.

springydaffs · 26/02/2016 22:41

I'd stop the days out iiwy. Two too many imo.

Keep him firmly on his side of the fence.

RiceCrispieTreats · 26/02/2016 22:50

I'm with springy. The cozy days out as a family are him having his cake etc, and if they lead to situations that mess with your emotions, like this thread shows, then it's better to keep him at a distance.

He chose to walk out and split the family. You both can now parent separately. Well done you for facilitating a good relationship between him and the kids, but that can very well take place without you being physically present too.

Sallyingforth · 26/02/2016 22:52

I'm really happy, I have a job I love and just really content and settled in life compared to where I was or have been.

Congratulations OP for getting yourself into that good, happy position!
It might actually be that your ex is just feeling guilty and has no ulterior motive. But either way you don't want to risk your present situation. Keep him at arm's length.

mumsonthelash · 26/02/2016 23:28

He is playing with your emotions. Don't let him. Sounds like you are grateful for his attention which means you haven't moved on. Don't get into any competition with OW, stay happy.

Missingme1 · 27/02/2016 07:57

Oh course it will play with my emotions.
One day I'm planning a house move the next I'm laying on a blow up bed in my parents house, two kids in tow and homeless.
It was the most gut wrenchingly awful time of my life. I had to find a new job new school for my eldest and was left with absolutely nothing - there is nothing in my house that I have not had to purchase my self, no small momentos of my children when born or photos of them small.
Stripping a life away for your own selfish desires is awful so yes I have moved on, I have a lovely home, a full time job and two children who are settled and thriving.
My only annoyance is now that I there at the top of the mountain i am suddenly being subjected to mr nice and that has unsettled me which is only right !
I do get he's using me as I had messaged yesterday to ask if he could collect children slightly earlier today but he chose to ignore so I do realise these emails and attention are completely to serve him.

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holeinmyheart · 27/02/2016 08:17

My friend was left with four children. I saw her leave him and lived with them for six months until they got a house. She was heartbroken.

I visited them regularily, and after a few months the Ex started coming around staying longer and longer and being very nice. He wasn't as happy as he thought he was going to be be with the OW.!

Too bloody late! as my friend had moved on. She was like you, a wonderful strong courageous woman.
She didn't go back to him when he eventually realised that the grass wasn't greener on the other side of the fence. He was a womaniser and would have done it again.
His children grew up to despise him. What a out and out piece of S*
Your Ex deserves nothing from you. I hope he begs you to come back to him.

Have a wet fish ready.

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