My ex has came to stay with us (me and my little girl) over Christmas to form a bubble with us and just try to keep things as safe as possible. He's her dad by the way.
We broke up earlier this year and to be honest, I was SO unhappy in our relationship I should have ended it a much longer time ago than I did.
It took us a couple of months but we managed to get to a civil space, maybe even friendly but I can't bear anymore than a couple of hours with him and to be honest I am really regretting agreeing to this now. I think I felt like it was the right thing to do as I wouldn't want to be in his position and not be with our LO all over Christmas but the thought of him being here and around me constantly for a few days is making me feel really anxious.
He's only been here an hour so far and he's already snapped at me twice and I'm not a very argumentative/temper person so I just let him do it but inside I am so angry already and I know I need to just put on happy face so LO doesn't pick up on anything.
FYI - we split up because he was painfully miserable 247, absolutely no reasoning with him if I ever disagreed he just would shout or swear, he also used to comment on what I was wearing (if I had a skirt or dress on he'd say I was looking for attention when actually I just liked the skirt or dress!), he didn't like me doing anything with other people but didn't like doing anything with me either, he absolutely hates leaving the house unless for work (which is fine and his choice but wasn't happy with him having an issue with us needing fresh air!).
Since we've split he doesn't dare comment on anything these days as he knows I'll just ignore him whereas before I used to get upset.
I don't really know why I'm posting to be honest, I know what you're going to say, it's my own fault as I've agreed to it and to just get on with it - which I will... but any moral support would be welcome! (I think I'll be having a few long baths when the LO goes to sleep!).
Merry Christmas everyone!! Xx