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Feels like he's rubbing it in

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Layza86 · 28/05/2019 22:00

I might sound unreasonable here, but me and the ex split a year ago..long story but felt he kept me on a string for nearly 9 months after.
Anyway he has a gf now, who he's been seeing about 5 months, anyway I'm finding it really hard, we were together for 15 years and he's the father to my two DC's, he takes the kids to hers and on days out which I'm fine with, the less information I know the better at the moment.
Anyway, I feel like some of the things he says he's either really dumb or rubbing it in.
Example 1: He came to see the kids and asked if we could talk, said he felt really low and went into self-destruct mode, he didn't divulge how and I didn't ask, but he then said and I think me and her might be splitting up. Obviously this didn't happen, so in my crazy head I'm think oh he must have declared his love for her, so felt quite low. Told him he shouldn't be bringing up issues about him and his gf, talk to someone else.
Example 2: he picked the kids up and he'd parked a little down the street but she was in the van, I said could you have not picked the kids up on their own, he said he parked further out of respect for me, I said it's not respect (possibly being unreasonable here) but when he left I sobbed my heart out. He did it again the week later, and I did have another little cry.
Example 3: he picks the kids up a couple of weeks later and parks right outside and she is in the van, she kept her head down, but it knocked me for 6 and I said why would you park right outside, and he said well you weren't happy that I parked down the street. (Again possibly being unreasonable)
Example 4: he asks if he can take the kids abroad, I said it was fine, but he then adds, I'm only asking you because I'm taking them out to a lot of new places and they might prefer being with me as we do fun stuff! So I said are you implying that I don't do fun things with the kids? He said he didn't mean it that way.
Example 5: he rings me and says, what's resus, so I told him what it was and then, proceeds to says something about being at the hospital as his gf mum is in there, so I'm a bit taken back and say, you've decided to ring me and ask me, out of all the people he could ask, you chose me. He said I work in the hospital, so I proceed to say, so does your mum and one of your friends. I asked if he tried to ask them and he said no. I am sure I am being unreasonable here as it is sad that her mum was there, however everytime I feel like I'm getting better with my life, things like this knock me back, and it is so hard especially when you still love them a lot Sad.

I spoke to him again! and aired my views and he seemed to agree and apologise. I realise this is his life now and I know I'll be happy one day, but I have no intention to meet his gf, even though she seems nice, from what my son has said, but that part of his life is none of my business and I trust him completely with our children.

I'm just feeling sad at the moment and thought it needed some friendly advice, others experience or a kick up the bum Grin

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hellodarkness · 28/05/2019 22:08

I'd say he misses you and still thinks of you as a best friend, someone to ask for advice.

It's not uncommon, but he does need to understand that that ship has sailed and it's inappropriate now, or certainly until such time you are happy about it.

I think he was probably trying to be considerate by parking down the street, and maybe has an awareness of how him being a 'Disney dad' (by taking them abroad) might annoy you.

I don't know if he's rubbing your nose in it exactly, but I can certainly see that his behaviour would upset you. All you can do is ignore communication that isn't about the DC until he gets the message. And personally I would not let on that seeing his gf upsets you - just fake it for now.

MrMagooo · 28/05/2019 22:17

You have a business relationship with him and nothing else, the business of your children. Seems like you are still attached. He can only rub your nose in it if you let him. Start dating other people and move on.

You say he kept you on a string. No. You allowed yourself to be kept on a string.

Look at what @hellodarkness said about the communication until he gets it. You can even tell him straight that you'll only communicate by txt or an emergency by phone. He doesn't even have to come into your space, the kids can be ready to go when he arrives.

slipperywhensparticus · 28/05/2019 22:21

Date seriously just go out on a date you dont have to take it further just go it will help separate him in your head and if you do fun things with the kids who cares what he thinks

Layza86 · 28/05/2019 22:29

hellodarkness thank you for your advice, yes he did say it's hard to break that habit as anytime he had a problem previously it was me he spoke to, so I do realise that I am possibly being unreasonable. He says to me you need to move on and one day you will be happy, I said to him I'm trying but all these little things make it hard, so hopefully now he will get the message and will stop him seeing me upset.

MrMagooo thank you for your advice. Yes I am still attached, but I pray for the day when I can say I am over him.
Yes I did let him keep me on a string, so I do take responsibility for that.
Regarding the txting, I did have him on WhatsApp and was checking his last online alot! Which didn't help, so I've blocked from there and only speak via text, which felt like a huge relief.
He's said he will pick the kids up alone, but I know that won't be forever, so I best get moving on!

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Layza86 · 28/05/2019 22:31

slipperywhensparticus Haha I will eventually, I'm absolutely scared about dating, as we were together since we were 15, so I've never been on another date at all.
I've joined the gym so once I start looking better I will, promise Smile

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MrMagooo · 28/05/2019 22:33

It all takes time and one day you won't be bothered by it at all because you have a new hunky younger, fitter and more athletic man or several Blush

In the meantime though you need a bit of distance but don't allow yourself to be played like a yo-yo

Layza86 · 28/05/2019 22:41

MrMagooo Haha I start children's nursing in January, so maybe I might meet someone there Grin Grin

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MrMagooo · 28/05/2019 22:46

There ya go..All the best

hellooosweetheart · 29/05/2019 08:41

Aww he loves you and he misses you. It's sweet in a way but obvs not what you want.

wonderwhat · 29/05/2019 10:39

He wants his shiny new gf who hangs on his every word and he wants you for best mate to turn to in times of trouble. He really does have it all sown up eh? Nip that in the bud. Why should you be providing BF services. Tell him to go ask his gf. Start concentrating on you.

Lllot5 · 29/05/2019 10:50

No need to be friends with your ex never could understand this. You only need to talk or text about your children, nothing else.
If he phones and asks for your help about anything again just say no.

Lllot5 · 29/05/2019 10:52

Don’t let him know that you’re upset either. Just blank him.

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