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How's this likely to go?

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Wwudits67 · 22/09/2025 17:18

I'm in a new relationship after a few months of dating. It's great. In terms of us we are really good. No issues. We said I love you this week and have agreed we are going to continue as we are happy.

The only thing thats wrong is he's agreed with his ex to play dad to her toddler that was just one when he got with his ex. They lasted just over a year. She ended it, threw him out. They had got engaged etc. The ex has no clue about me and him. Hes terrified as she will apparently turn nasty and he's scared she will remove access to the child.

Hes had her 6 out of 7 weekends. We had something booked in this weekend. The night before she asked if he could have her child so she could go to the pub. Every weekend she's got plans. Hes got the child for the next 3 weekends. Im hoping we can do something on the 4th one!

She's been awful with her demanding. She tried to demand maintenance and he said no. I provide when i have her. She then made him buy all the stuff for his place including clothes, pushchair, toys and nappies. She sends long nasty abusive cruel messages then goess back softer for the weekend.

He says he won't walk and can't walk first but fully expects she will stop the access soon. But I worry for the long term. What's the likely outcome?

OP posts:
kellygoeswest · 23/09/2025 11:49

I think at some point the mother will refuse access, probably when she meets someone new. At the moment she's essentially just using your partner as a free babysitter!

AnneLovesGilbert · 23/09/2025 11:54

Why choose this angst and drama? I wouldn’t be anyone’s dirty secret. There are billions of men out there. Pick a better one.

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 23/09/2025 11:55

Throw this one back op.

He clearly has feelings for his ex or he wouldn't be pandering to her.

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