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Angry about ex’s voice note.

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Jayneport81 · 26/10/2026 13:52

Hi all. I really would like someone's opinion on this please? Started seeing a guy in feb this year. Not anything serious just us hanging out/going out and talking FaceTiming. From the off I was very clear I wasn’t looking for serious as it’s taken me a few years to get over my son’s dad and I’m in a really good place. We got on but there were things that he said that made me think hang on I don’t think this is right. So about 3 weeks a go I called him and explained that I don’t think we should carry on seeing eachother and I was so nice as I felt bad also as I didn’t want to hurt him but he didn’t take it well and blocked me and I thought that’s fair enough. I have a son who has autism and he has a 4 year old. We both never met each others kids as it wasn’t serious and I wouldn’t just have anyone around my son. Last night he unblocked me and voicenote me saying in a really angry voice How he’s so glad I ended things as he would never want to be around my spastic autistic son and take him on. Sorry about that word his not mine. How he has no respect for me and he would have never wanted me around his child either and just ranting on being so rude about my son. I listened and for some reason cried and I blocked him before he could block me. I’m so angry but should I have said something back? I kinda feel like I should have to defend my son? But i spent all night and today replaying it over in my head as I think it’s a really shitty thing to do. Sorry this is so long. And if you’ve taken the time to read it then thank you.

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OnlyClothes · 26/10/2026 16:28

You did the right thing, but I feel slightly concerned for the woman who is having her photos sent to random strangers (as that is what you are to her). I don’t really think there’s anything you can do about it though.

Hover · 26/10/2026 16:30

Well done on realising he was a twat, finishing it, and behaving so calmly in the face of his reaction. He has clearly had his ego damaged by being dumped and is retaliating by trying to be as hurtful as possible. I doubt he ever actually even thought about "taking on" your son when you were together, he is just looking for a way to get back at you. What a pig. Keep him blocked, ignore, and give yourself massive credit for the way you've handled the situation.

Boomer55 · 26/10/2026 16:32

Dumped people can be awful. Just block and ignore. 😉

whippersnapper55 · 26/10/2026 22:53

I'm so sorry 😞 he said the one thing that he knew would hurt you the most.

He's proved that you were absolutely right to dump him - he's a massive prick!

Don't let him get to you - he doesn't know your lovely son and his opinion isn't worth the paper you wipe your bum with. Put him out of your mind. He's a worthless piece of shit!

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