To see or not to see

@leahsmom (337)
United States
September 15, 2009 3:29pm CST
My ex is a really pain. when we were together he was abusive, and very disrespectful to me in front of our children. So I left him now I'm remarried and Every time he comes to see the kids he has to be very disrespectful to me and my new husband should I no longer allow him to see the kids because it is ruining my new relationship.
2 responses
@doormouse (4599)
15 Sep 09
i think maybe you and the children should meet him on neutral ground,like the park for instance,if he can't respect you and your new partner then i personally wouldn't have him in the house,coz it may upset the children if they hear his remarks,,but you shouldn't stop him from seeing the kids,he has a right to see them unless there's a chance he will mentally or physically hurt them,,i understand where you're coming from as my ex husband was the same,the difference is your ex wants to see his kids,and that's good,not all men want their kids if the relationship has broken down,my kids haven't spent time with their dad for 10yrs,don't let that happen to yours,try to work it out
@leahsmom (337)
• United States
15 Sep 09
Thanks Doormouse.but when I've tried that. He has a history of being physical with me in front of them. I think that hurts them more then not seeing him because my husband takes care of them.Sometimes I feel as if I wish he wold just disappear.
@doormouse (4599)
15 Sep 09
have you tried a contact centre,my ex was awful and still is,i no from my experience a contact centre wouldn't have worked with him,coz he's a twisted pervert,but you could suggest it to him and if he refuses then go to a soliciter and get a letter drawn up stating that it's a contact centre or nothing coz of previous mental and physical abuse
• India
16 Sep 09
Hi! leahsmom. Sorry to hear how tough your life has become. I think you should not let your ex meet with the kids as the kids won't have good relation with your husband as your ex will try to manipulate them and this can harm the psychology of kids. You tell him straight that you don't want him to come to your place again or if you can't better take help of the law i am sure there must be some law regarding this in your country. Take care. Wish you all the best. Have a happy mylotting chow.