ex- husbands & ex-wifes

Canada
June 18, 2007 12:53pm CST
I was not sure where to post this but I thought if I post it here this would maybe help others. I was talking with my ex-husband this morning about our daughter; she lives there and I don't see her that much. Well he tells me that he has been in a relationship for over 3 yrs. His reason for not telling me this was there was a disagrement about what she had said to my daughter and instead of talking to me he told me that they were no longer dating end of story, he assumed I'd be upset that he was dating this woman. I am a person that will stand up for myself, speak my mind and I like to talk things out. I have a strong voice, out-going nature and I guess sometimes I can even come across a little strong for others if they don't know me but to me to hold this info from me for so long is wrong. I feel that is important because if your daughter or son has someone involved in their lives especially, if it's a step parent to be, the other parent should be involved. Single parents out there talk with the other parent, it helps if there are conflicts and will help prevent conflicts. It's for our kids benifit. I hope this can help others. I understand being the single parent that visits, it can be hard. bbsmiles
2 responses
@nicolec (2671)
• United States
20 Jun 07
You do have a right to know about the other woman, because it does involve your daughter. And she has a right to know about you, well because that's your daughter. But I'm not sure about the level of involvement. Each situation is different. You say that you don't see your daughter very often, but you don't mention the kind of relationship you have with her or ho old she is. some children become very confused when a parent finds a new partner. And these things need to be eased into. Ok, maybe 3 years is a lot of easing, but you know what I mean. I guess I'm just saying that each situation is different.
• Canada
20 Jun 07
I do agree with you that "easing in " is a necesssary thing but 3 years is a bit much. When he told me I got the feeling that he had no choice but to tell me cause I would have found out, she is moving in July 1st so I don't think she was going to leave the house every time I come over. I'm sure she told him to tell me I know I would have if after three years I had to leave every time the ex comes around, lol. He's even mentioned that they may get married. There were some problems in the past that I mentioned befor and my ex lives in the past so he didnt know how to tell me. Well I'm glad he did. bb:)s
@nicolec (2671)
• United States
20 Jun 07
Well then it's definatly time for you two to meet. Especially if she is moving in. It's better for your daughter to at least act like you two are getting along. And you wouldn't want to kick her out everytime you go to visit. this is a difficult situation, good luck with it.
@whywiki (6066)
• Canada
18 Jun 07
I am fortunate in the fact that my hubby and his ex had no kids but I would hope that he would be mature enough to be honest with her about me. I think divorce is hard on kids and the parents should do everything in their power to make it as painless as possible. It sounds to me that you are handling things very responsibly. Good luck with things.
• Canada
18 Jun 07
I hope so to. The silly thing is he could have come to me we have been seperated for 11yrs now but ya I'm tring to deal with and keep my cool but it was hard lol. bb:)s