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Ex husband remarried yesterday...

115 replies

BrownTed · 02/10/2022 11:11

OK. Separated a decade ago. She was the OW but, tbh, our marriage was dead - anything he said to her about no sex and sleeping separately had been a truth long before she appeared on the scene. We were both unhappy and he just happened to meet someone and fall in love.

They married yesterday. Our daughter was a bridesmaid and my son (his stepson) also attended. They've v close and he's always been the 'real dad'.

Things are amicable between him and me. Co-parent and appropriately supportive of each other. I've met her a couple of times and it's been civil and 'friendly'. No issues, no problems, no conflict. He and I were school friends/best friends for 10 years before we made the mistake of getting together.

I genuinely wish them well and am happy for them.

So, to the point of my post.

She has shared photos taken at the wedding on fb this morning. As we have a couple of mutual friends, these posts have appeared on my timeline.

There are maybe half a dozen or so photos with my children on. Some group ones, some of my ex, new wife and them, a lovely one of my son and daughter and they look gorgeous.

Would it be appropriate to 'like' them? I don't want to comment, would only like a couple of the children, maybe the one of all four of them.

My intention would be to communicate that I wish them well and the kids look great but, if it's going to be met with, "WTF is she doing liking the wedding photos??" and cause upset rather than, "Oh, look, their mum has liked the pics. That's nice," then I won't.

My partner thinks I should because his ex and he like photos the others have posted of their children (they aren't friends but are both friends with the children). He can't see a problem. Just thought I'd see what the MN consensus is! Thanks.

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Ndd135632 · 03/10/2022 06:56

Of course you should like them if that’s how you feel! I have same situation and I liked them. It shows maturity and that it doesn’t have to all be awkward. It’s great for the kids too (not that mine are in FB but they get a good vibe).

Doidontimmm · 03/10/2022 06:56

*intrusive

Ndd135632 · 03/10/2022 07:00

I don’t get all this sensitivity! If everyone is fine with the situation and the photos of your kids look gorgeous then like them. You don’t need to leave a cheesy comment. Just simply like the pics of your kids. It is such a lovely gesture in a world of often toxic social media.

ivykaty44 · 03/10/2022 07:00

If you’re having to ask, the answers no.

Just leave the liking and enjoy the photos of your dc

Snugglemonkey · 03/10/2022 07:10

I don't see how this would cause upset or irritation. Be FB friends if you want. Good relations with them is a good idea.

StClare101 · 03/10/2022 07:27

No I wouldn’t. Someone, somewhere will misconstrue it and accuse you of Facebook stalking.

pompomdaisy · 03/10/2022 07:44

What point does it serve liking a photo? You can communicate privately with them if you want to wish them well and just tell your children they looked lovely. I never understand the need to pander to Facebook and it's false ways it makes us interact.

cunningartificer · 03/10/2022 08:27

Crikey what a lot of fuss about nothing! OP you sound lovely and clearly have your act together. For what it's worth I think not liking the pictures would send a more negative message than liking them would! They're lovely pictures of your children--what's not to like?!

amylou8 · 03/10/2022 08:40

Personally I wouldn't if you aren't friends with either of them on FB but are seeing the pics through mutuals. That said I don't think you'd be committing any major faux pas if you did.

burnoutbabe · 03/10/2022 08:47

I have seen ex wives say congrats on ex husband's new wedding pics and just thought -ah that's nice they are wishing each other well.

And means it's not awkward if it comes up in conversation.

(Probably they liked the wedding photos and then dropped much contact after that "big public" statement)

hellcatspangle · 03/10/2022 12:05

I'd be inclined to message her and say what beautiful photos they are and would she mind if you had a copy of the kids one.

Sakura7 · 03/10/2022 13:47

I genuinely can't see the issue here and I think anyone finding it intrusive is incredibly precious.

Ndd135632 · 04/10/2022 17:48

@burnoutbabe And means it's not awkward if it comes up in conversation.

That’s a really good point. It makes others who may just so happen to know both of you relax. Certainly that happened with my situation. So yes you can do in private but by doing it on Facebook can relax others. I have friends who came to both my remarriage and my ex. Pretty close together. I made it clear they could be relaxed. Liking on FB helps that.

Lee2323 · 12/04/2023 00:25

I think you should like them. I don't see how they could turn that to a negative thing.

violetskypurple · 12/04/2023 00:30

Lee2323 · 12/04/2023 00:25

I think you should like them. I don't see how they could turn that to a negative thing.

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