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Moral compass needed

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Mickeylove84 · 03/12/2019 16:23

I recently posted about the breakdown of my marriage.
Things are going a lot better. Met a really cool guy at a concert and going for some
Food.
My ex is still bothering me. Constant calls over the last weekend, texts after text even when I don't reply. Some are explicit, some declarations of love.
He wanted to meet me yesterday (Monday) AFTER he had been at his new girlfriends Sunday night. He's spending Christmas with her.
He's a pig and I want to spare her the same heartache I had to endure.
I want to send her the text threads all dated the last few weeks and the call logs to teach him a lesson
I don't know whether I'm doing it to absolve my own hurt.
I don't want to look like the embittered ex. I have blocked him now and communicate via email to discuss divorce matters.
Would I be doing the right thing?
Help!

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GinderellaByMidnight · 03/12/2019 16:44

IMO. In her mind you will always be the “jealous” Ex. You don’t know what string of lies he’s been feeding her regarding you. I’d keep out of it personally and keep your dignity. Karma has a way of sorting things out.

BlatheringOn · 03/12/2019 17:51

Don't contact her but do try to work out the reasons for his behaviour. To keep you as a bit on the side? To prevent you from moving on? To manipulate you when you are sorting out your divorce settlement?

Mickeylove84 · 03/12/2019 18:26

I shouldn't message her I know!
As much much as I want to, some women choose not to see what's in front of their face and will believe black is white if he's nice enough to her face.
And if she ignores it, he'll see it as green light to be a bigger bastard.

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Feelingabitashamed · 04/12/2019 01:38

OP I think you're doing the right thing entirely in blocking the ex and moving on. Try to get your divorce out of the way with as little engagement as possible and wash your hands of him completely.

It doesn't sound as though the new partner is in any danger, just that he is acting like a prick which she will likely discover for herself anyway.

He will very likely talk his way out of anything you raise with her and if not, it will create a more hostile atmosphere for the divorce which you don't want.

I would keep the messages tucked away in case she ever asks you whether he has contacted you inappropriately but for now walk away, keep your dignity.

SuspicionAintTheWay · 04/12/2019 09:14

I once contacted my replacement anonymously, and it gave me closure. I had been assaulted by him.

In your case, I wouldn't, unless I could do it anonymously. Do you have any need to remain in contact with your ex?

If I were you, I would get a new phone and let all his calls and texts go to the old number, or I would send one text asking he contact you through a 3rd party (e.g. solicitor) then block his number.

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