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Abusive ex wants to meet new partner

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Struggling1702 · 14/01/2022 14:29

My exH and I separated 2.5 years ago, he moved out 2 years ago. Divorcing because of his cheating (repeated) but also his controlling behaviour. He has also since become emotionally and financially abusive.
18 months ago I stared seeing someone and after 7 months he met the kids. As per the agreement with the ex, I waited at least 6 months and I told him first before they met.
Well my ex went mental when he found out and was vile to me for about 4 months. He stopped child maintenance, wouldn't talk to me at all and would sit on the drive beeping his horn at pick up time. He would send abusive texts and shout at me etc.
At the time, my boyfriend offered to meet him to help calm him down, but he refused.
Well this morning, a whole year later, exH has announced he wants to meet him and I'm not sure what to do.
I believe the only reason he wants to is because I won't meet his new GF yet. They've been together 4 months (less than our agreed 6 for meeting the kids) and he moved her in after 3 months (and after our kids had only met her once). I said I'd meet her when I feel the relationship is more long term. Anyway, he's mentioned a few times now that she wants to meet me so I think this is why he's saying he wants to meet my BF.
Any advice? My BF is very laid back and quiet so there would be no aggro from his end, I just don't trust my ex tbh...

OP posts:
whiteworldgettingwhiter · 14/01/2022 18:33

It might help to have some stock replies in hand for when he asks you awkward questions:
'I want to meet John.'

'No, you don't need to. I don't want that to happen.'

And repeat.

'I want you to meet my gf.'
'There's no need for that. She has nothing to do with me.' And repeat.

I suggest keeping all comms very factual and about your children.
He's a vile controlling git and will always be.

Pity his gf, even though she's younger then you! You have escaped! Well done. Hang in there!

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