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AIBU to buy present?

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strawberrysweets · 24/03/2022 18:27

Hi all,

Opinions please.

With newish DP who has early teens children with ex. While I was with DP & children, there was a discussion over a present which DP had suggested the children get him for Xmas which ex would have needed to order. Present apparently "didn't arrive" and children were upset and embarrassed at Xmas.

When DP went out of the room, I asked the children if they'd like me to order it. They said yes please. I did it. Didn't think anything of it....DP said they didn't usually sort presents for each other from the children (children are old enough etc). Their split was very acrimonious due to her cheating.

Ex is not happy.....contacted DP asking him to talk to me and saying she has spoken to children and told them not to ask me etc etc.

Was I a dick?

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strawberrysweets · 25/03/2022 18:25

Thanks all - I think you've all hit the nail on the head. He's always said that she was/is very controlling and this has proved that point.

It's the first thing she has raised that involves me and I am a bit concerned that there may be more to come - eurgh 🙈

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