help - Dont' want to become that other woman

[movingintothefuture]

Ok here's the thing. Still friends with ex and get on really well with him now. Ds has ALOT of problems so we regularly have to speak about him and often very long.

He had a girlfriend of 6months. She's lovely, the boy thinks she's great. She doesn't always understand ds' problems but she seems understanding about there being problems.

Personally i wish him luck in his happiness but how do I stop myself from slipping into that other person of a relationship. I don't want that role and don't want to cause him problems but don't have any idea what the problems of the situation can be as never been on the other side of things and don't really get jelousy in relationships so looking for some advice from those in the know.

Please don't disappointment

You and he have a child so even if you are not a couple you are a family because of that child.

Any new partners who wish to become part of that family need to know that the connection between the two of you is a strong one.

There are no reasons why you and your Ex should not get along, (I think you are still allowed on mumsnet if you don't Ex bash )

All power to you, you and your Ex are doing a great job.