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Fuck you

103 replies

easyandbreezy · 28/06/2023 18:43

Decree nisi expected any day now. I've been royally screwed over both financially and emotionally.
And now he wants to be friends!!!
I don't particularly want to speak to him but would love a defiant final gesture.
My friend suggested sending him the Lilly Allen 'Fuck you' video. It's almost perfect but on closer inspection realised it's about racism/ homophobia.
Any other ideas anyone??
Tia

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Pinkbonbon · 28/06/2023 19:16
Confused Season 3 GIF by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

A meme like this and 'me looking around for your WELL of AUDACITY. Fuck off you sad little man'.

justme2022 · 28/06/2023 19:18

I agree just blocking him will piss him off more than any response you give. However, there's a song called I hope you're miserable until you're dead by Nessa Barrett that would be perfect if you really want to send him something

Oldnproud · 28/06/2023 19:19

As tempting as it might be to send him a big FU gesture, there's the chance that in his twisted mind he will interpret it in a different way from what you intended. He might actually derive some kind of satisfaction from provoking such a strong reaction from you.

I agree with what most PPs have said - better to block and ignore, and live a good life without him.

Sunnydaysaredefhere · 28/06/2023 19:22

A So Happy We Are Divorced Moonpig card with a glitter bomb inside...

Gerrataere · 28/06/2023 19:22

I wish I could tell my ex ‘I’d sooner glue a cactus to a space hopper and ride it bare fanny to Australia than ever be in contact with you again’. But have to be the bigger person, especially with kids involved. So it’s the ‘Smile And Wave Boys’ all the way. Hope you’ve got great dental, you gotta grit those teeth hard at moments like this.

Ejismyf · 28/06/2023 19:30

Text him "and she lived happily ever after" then block him on everything.

piedbeauty · 28/06/2023 19:37

SwordToFlamethrower · 28/06/2023 19:01

You can pay a donation to an American zoo, I forget which, but you then get to name a cockroach, or a rat or a vegetable after your ex and they will feed it to a snake or some other animal. For extra, they will video it and send it to you to forward on to your ex.

Might be worth a Google!

What a great idea!!!!

Ellie450 · 28/06/2023 19:39

Ignore him completely, he’s worth nothing. Don’t give him the satisfaction of a response.

Listen to Gayle’s abcdefu on repeat on your own, it’s a great song.

You could throw yourself a divorce party with friends. I’m sure he’ll find out and be pissed, especially if they take pictures. One of the best parties I’ve ever been to was a divorce party for a colleague. Grin

Superdupes · 28/06/2023 19:42

I'd keep to a patronising, 'I don't think so'.
Then block.
An obviously fake smile and then complete disinterest if you ever see him.

Gerrataere · 28/06/2023 19:45

The Gayle song is good but can I also listen to Kelly Clarksons cover of Never Been Happier as well, it’s amazing especially the second half where the tone changes.

Kelly Clarkson - Happier Than Ever (Official Audio)

New album 'chemistry' out now! Download/stream: https://atlantic.lnk.to/chemistryIDSigned CD available now: https://KellyClarksonMerch.lnk.to/ChemistrySigned...

https://youtu.be/D8b4cRb6Hl4

seratoninmoonbeams · 28/06/2023 19:47

If you've got no children I'd simply say "I'm good thanks" and block. Everywhere.

pixiesaresmall · 28/06/2023 19:50

Innocents4321 · 28/06/2023 18:59

Maybe a full stop before you block and ignore?

What does this mean please? Some lad sent me one on OLD after I said I didn't think a date was on the cards after his shoddy approach to arranging one 🤣
Does it mean like end of?
I'm clearly getting old

Pinkbonbon · 28/06/2023 19:52

'Since you've been gone' is a good one.
Think that's Kelly Clarkson too.

AllOfThemWitches · 28/06/2023 19:55

Definitely ignore but make a playlist, including the suggested songs. Add 'love you less' by Veruca Salt. Job done.

Yupiknowhowthatfeels · 28/06/2023 19:55

The best song I have found lately is Billie Eilish "Therefore I Am"
But don't send him anything. Just give him radio silence and ensure all that he sees is your complete ability to cope and flourish without him.
The best positive feelings I've had have come from painting my own (very extensive) fences building my own BBQ from flat pack. Getting a leadership role at work and expanding my circle of true friends. That and getting chatted up in a bar and getting fitter.
I've upped my spend (yes I'm lucky to be able to do this) on more regular hair cut/highlights and nails. Also getting fit.
I make sure to avoid him except at kids handover, when I make sure I look my best.
I don't want his sorry arse back. But I want him to know I'm doing well. Without having to physically communicate with him.

EllaRaines · 28/06/2023 19:55

Ignore and block.

Anything else will make you look unhinged and you will embarrass yourself.

theWarOnPeace · 28/06/2023 20:00

If he’s narcissistic and/or toxic he will love an angry gesture from you, they thrive on destroying you and drawing out your emotions. You say he fucked you over emotionally, and who would do that to someone unless they are warped in themselves? Whatever you do, the intention won’t hit the spot. You’ll just feel hollow.

He wants to be friends so that it looks like he wasn’t cruel to you, to show to other people what a great guy he is “yah, I’m still great friends with my ex wife, I’m v mature about things” is what he’ll be trying to project to others. It also gives him a free pass to continue to draw supply from you by manipulating your emotions under the guise of maintaining a friendship. Ughhh

Innocents4321 · 28/06/2023 20:00

pixiesaresmall · 28/06/2023 19:50

What does this mean please? Some lad sent me one on OLD after I said I didn't think a date was on the cards after his shoddy approach to arranging one 🤣
Does it mean like end of?
I'm clearly getting old

It means the sentence has ended. As i.nend of.

pixiesaresmall · 28/06/2023 20:05

Thank you @Innocents4321 thought as much. Either that or he was baiting me into replying again.
Made me laugh because the fact he couldn't agree on where he wanted a pint of beer and changed his mind three times, didn't exactly make me want to beg for his full stop to be retracted 😂

BlastedPimples · 28/06/2023 20:09

Silence. So powerful. And lets you live in peace.

Do not engage with the toe rag ever.

sweatervest · 28/06/2023 20:16

listen to the song "could have been me" by the struts
watch a million tiktoks about narcissistic exes
drink prosecco
try and remember who you were before all the shit happened (i have zero idea who i was which is odd to say the least)

but really truly don't contnact him. for a thousand reasons that you'll find on tiktok. don't do it.

easyandbreezy · 28/06/2023 20:17

Thanks everyone. The thing is I have had him blocked for months. I've totally maintained my dignity.
Turns out the grass wasn't greener for him (fancy that)
When I refused to return home he went into punishment mode and has totally done me over.
We were together over 20 years.
I would just like to pop my head above the parapet one last time and let him know I really don't care. And I really don't.
He's gained money, he has my house ...but he's lost so many people ...not just me.
I know he has major regrets , he's one of those people who act in haste and repent at leisure. And he's in shock that it wasn't all swept under the carpet as it normally was.
Really just one last grand triumphant gesture?
Is it such a bad idea?

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BanditsOnTheHorizon · 28/06/2023 20:19

How do you know he wants to be friends?

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