Should he know his ex-wife is asking about him?

@dee777 (1417)
South Africa
January 7, 2013 6:54am CST
She walked out when they were married just two years. She now stays somewhere overseas and would not return - she changed address too. Four years later he divorced her for she was not coming back to him for sure. I am a good friend of both of them and out of the blue received a text message from her asking how he is doing? Should I tell her that after six years of waiting, he had finally moved on, and that he is getting married in three month's time?
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
8 Jan 13
I think she needs to know how he is. Was her reason for leaving was just for the job or was there something else? I mean, why didn't she send a word for the past 6 years? I think his husband deserves to be happy. And I don't think that by sending any message now would make his husband run back to her.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
10 Jan 13
Leaving to visit her mom is acceptable. Did she ever called to her husband to inform him that she'd wanted to stay with her mom? Maybe there was a problem between them that she just made her visit to her mom as an excuse.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
9 Jan 13
She did not leave for a job. She missed her mom and wanted to visit her for three months. She never came back though.
• Philippines
9 Jan 13
Hi Dee, I think you need to be honest to her. I believe it is OK for her to know those things to you rather than to other people. She might end up getting hurt more knowing that you already know those things about him. Have a great day.
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@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
10 Jan 13
You think that I should tell her that he will be getting married in three months' time? What if she decided to fly here to see him? I will be in warm water?
• Marikina, Philippines
7 Jan 13
Yes. Well, I can't see anything wrong if she tell her. The truth will set us free. I think she won't get hurt and I think she already moved on because you said, the guy divorced her. Unless she does not know that the guy divorced her for good, but if the two had a talk about that situation, I thinks its fine.
• Marikina, Philippines
8 Jan 13
I don't know. Maybe she wanted to know what happen to his ex or drop by as a friend because its too long since they're separated. Friends you know like forget the past and move on, something like that. Anyway, its hard to read her mind, but it is better to tell her the truth so that she would know.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
Because she stays overseas, they have not seen each other for about 6 years... She simply signed the divorce-papers and never asked questions. He begged her before that to come back... She never showed signs that she wanted to come back to him. Why contact me now?
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
7 Jan 13
I think why not... Being friends with both of them means in good and in bad to be their friend. Besides, there is nothing wrong in telling her that he has moved on with his new family, so that she realises that he had put their relationship behind and has a new life. Asking how he was doing maybe, as well, just a matter of courtesy, knowing that you're still a friend with him. Just tell her the truth and everyone can go on their path.
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
7 Jan 13
Obviously I misread some lines for which I apologize, I wa left with the impression he got married three months ago. Sorry. He loved her very much and he cried for her... Ah, love is so cruel sometimes. Maybe she should contact him directly and they must talk about what happened and clear things out. But something new comes to my mind - what if he is getting married not because he's found a new love, but simply because he needs to use the new wife as a mean to forget the previous one? That would be shameful... I don't know, love is so tricky and complex matter, that any answer here would be wrong and right at the same time...
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
iva75cpb that is exactly my HUGE concern... His ex-wife came from another country years ago to him because she loved him. She gave up everything to be with him and they had a fairy-tale wedding that lasted only 2 years... Such a shame when she moved away never to return... I have never seen such love this man had for that woman, and I hope that he is REALLY over her now that he has found another woman...
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
Thank you for your comment. He does not have a family yet. He is getting married in three months' time. He loved her very much and I saw his tears, and I feel that she should contact him directly if she really wants to know how he is.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
8 Jan 13
I feel so bad for him. That was awful what she put him through. I don't think she has any right to know how he's doing after what she did. Yeah it is best if you don't say anything to anyone. He is about to get married and he definitely doesn't need to feel sad about this time in his life. I hope that this person he is with now will treat him like he deserves to be treated.
• United States
10 Jan 13
I'm glad to hear that. There really isn't anything left to say at this point. He is moving on with his life and she has already moved on with her life since the day she left him. She has only caused him pain and to try and contact him now would only allow her to cause him more pain. Which he doesn't need because it sounds like he is a really good guy.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
9 Jan 13
I agree Dominique25. I am going to keep quiet and allow him to be happy.
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@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
7 Jan 13
A difficult situation to be in - not sure that I would even let her know that you are still in touch with her ex. If she walked out, then she had to know that there were consequences and that she hurt his feelings and heart. She just can't expect him to cater to her nor wait for her. She choose to walk out and she needs to know that there is no returning, especially after 6 years. I probably would not say anything to her. And I probably would not say anything to him. You don't want old feelings to be coming back to him, just when he is getting married. I would at least wait until he is married and he and his new wife are settled into their new life before letting him know that his ex was asking about him. If you do need to say anything, you could be vague and say that 'you heard' or 'probably he moved on' - that way, you are not giving him away. And you are giving her a little info that hopefully will satisfy her. She does not need to know where he is living nor what is is doing, especially just before he is getting married. I would keep them separated at this time, especially for his sake.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
8 Jan 13
You have so much wisdom. Thank you so much. That was exactly what I was thinking this past few days. I will keep quiet as if I never received the text message. I will carry on with life and will NOT interfere and try to orchestrate anything. This is not my call, and I will let it all just go...
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
9 Jan 13
I don't think that there is anything at all with your letting your friend know that her ex-husband has been able to move on with his life and that he is going to be getting remarried in just a short time. However, I really don't think that you need to tell her ex-husband that she is asking about him. You see, I tend to think that when a relationship ends that there are still some feelings for your ex-spouse and for that reason you always maintain some degree of concern for their well-being.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
10 Jan 13
This is really difficult for me. I must now pretend that I know nothing for the sake of both of them. Perhaps I should just remain quiet and say nothing to either one.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
7 Jan 13
Yes, you have to tell her since she asked about him. They are divorced anyway. Maybe she just wanted to know how about the wedding. There is nothing wrong with that. And if it will hurt her, she's to blame abo. Ut failed marriage anyway.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
I am not sure if she knows that he is engaged since she stays overseas. There is no way that she can know about him getting married. I think she should contact him directly. She got hold of me, and I am sure that she still has his contact details...? No, i want to stay out of this one. This man cried for years for her to come back...
@vernaC (1491)
• Romania
7 Jan 13
Even if you tell the guy I guess it doesn't matter to him anymore, as you said, he'd moved on. Maybe you should tell the ex wife too about the progress of her ex husband, who knows, she might be thinking of coming or what, she should know so she won't be creating disturbances to her ex husband and the future wife.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
If she still has my contact numbers, I am sure she also has his'. So my question is, why did she not contact him directly?
• China
7 Jan 13
I think you need to tell her the truth, because he has just began his life anew, it is a good news. And if his ex-wife is clever enough, she will know that the best way is to give him greetings.
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
Oh no. I do not want to tell him that she contacted me. I know how much he loved her and I saw all his tears through the past couple of years. She must still have his contact details, since she managed to contact me, so I am scared to get involved.
@Sureoi (176)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
I believe that it is rightful for you to say that to her. It wouldn't hurt your relationship with your friend. It is the rightful thing to do so that she too, can move on. Have a nice day and happy mylotting! :)
@dee777 (1417)
• South Africa
7 Jan 13
I am in a difficult position as I do not think it is my duty to interfere - even if it is only telling her the truth. I also think that she has moved on... I do not understand why, after all the years she's asking about him.