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Is it ok for the man to choose his kids over our new relationship

183 replies

MerryMember · 08/03/2024 05:54

He had an awful marriage so did I , we met and it was amazing, since all his court stuff with his ex wife , he wanted the children full time . Only to get 1 full time . The wife is dating his mate . But he wasn’t great him self . There’s been a lot of stuff going on. He got custody of 1 and the others 50% since then it’s been so hard and less time as his work has been so busy . I got my kids to go to my soon to be ex husband 2 weekends a month to match his time . Which didn’t happen before . Now it’s been 2 years he’s now being difficult, cutting our weekends down . His mum has a lot of control . But is it unreasonable to have our time when I dont have my boys and now I’m the bad one for wanting our time without his child ? She is very needy and won’t leave his side . Which I find weird she makes me feel I’m in the way . But he doesn’t see it . I think he’s over doing it because of his last relationship with her mum . Fml it’s so hard with 5 kids . I always thought it wouldn’t change when we first met . How wrong I am I ? It’s causing problems, shall I just not say anything or continue to express my feelings?

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Lookingoutside · 08/03/2024 17:03

MerryMember · 08/03/2024 06:06

I agree but it seems to me, he got me hooked and then dropped a bomb and I always have to adapt but he wouldn’t for me

End it then. And go to therapy and find out why you’re so desperate for a relationship.

Otherstories2002 · 08/03/2024 17:03

MerryMember · 08/03/2024 06:00

What all the time? I get the kids are important and time with them , but when you feel in the way that’s not a relationship, I’m a child minder . My boys aren’t an issue but maybe girls want more attention?

Yes. ALL the time.

kkloo · 08/03/2024 17:07

But is it unreasonable to have our time when I dont have my boys and now I’m the bad one for wanting our time without his child ? She is very needy and won’t leave his side . Which I find weird she makes me feel I’m in the way . But he doesn’t see it .

What do you expect him to do though? What are his options?

TheShellBeach · 08/03/2024 17:17

Looks like the OP has abandoned the thread because she doesn't like the responses.

notagainski · 08/03/2024 17:43

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Thedance · 08/03/2024 17:48

I think while the children are young they have to come first always. She obviously needs her father and he is prioritising that. I think that is reasonable. I can understand why that is hard for you though so perhaps this just isn't the right relationship for you

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 08/03/2024 19:14

The fact you are asking the question is ridiculous.

Do you not put your children ahead of your relationship? If you don't this is really wrong, of course they should come first.

And his children should come ahead of you for him.

PablosTescoBar · 08/03/2024 21:16

Sorry, OP, from reading your recent updates I don’t think you’re legit. I’m reporting you because I think you’re doing this to get a rise out of people. Nobody in their right mind could be so dense (fuck knows what the PC term for that is these days, but I don’t care)

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