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Coping with ex potentially introducing OW to kids

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Mumto21234 · 14/01/2026 20:22

I have a horrible suspicion, despite ex H agreeing he wouldn't, that he will introduce our kids to OW. He had an affair whilst I was pregnant and they are now in a relationship. I have made it very clear how I feel, and I also know i cannot completely prevent it. Just wondering how others coped with this, or if anyone has any advise on dealing with it?

Affair started in summer and they only see each other a few times a month so its very early days, too soon for kids to be involved IMO, and i obviously don't want her around my kids. She knew he was married, that we had a toddler and I was pregnant so she is a disgusting human being as far as I am concerned.

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Mensuckbigtime · 14/01/2026 20:52

It's one of the hardest things to cope with.
My exH had an affair too, OW moved into old family apartment and therefore has regular contact o my children.

It's bad enough he had an affair, it's even worse hearing about her and their relationship from the people you love the most.

It's an absolute head fuck and I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it. I'm 3 years down the line and although sometimes I still get very emotional about it, it's not as bad as it used to be.

But it is deffo a horrible situation to be in

I feel for you and I'm sorry you have to go through this

hahagogomomo · 14/01/2026 20:57

If it started in summer it’s now 6 months on and even in these circumstances it isn’t that early. I really feel for you, he’s done a horrible thing but whether it’s this month or in 2 months won’t make it any different

Endofyear · 14/01/2026 23:03

You cope by venting to your close friends over many glasses of wine! And you try and accept that it will happen at some point and let go of what you can't control. Your best revenge is living well and realising that you are better off without the cheating twat - he is her problem now!

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