another conversation with my ex

United States
April 10, 2013 7:29pm CST
I know I'm crazy for responding, and probably crazier for thinking its sincere. Yes, this is my son's father whose "girlfriend" is living with him. Well, I asked him what the deal was, because he's messaged me everyday this week. It turns out when he's ignoring my texts, he's at g.e.d classes or out with his friends and not home with her. He claims they really aren't together anymore and hasn't kicked her out because of their baby together. He's waiting for her to get a place of her own and then they're going their separate ways besides when he will visit his other child. No, I'm really not thinking of this as getting back with him, but maybe we can have some kind of friendship or balance now.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
When I read the discussion, the first thing that popped in my head was "There are guys that should have their tubes tied so they'd stop making babies". I mean, it's screaming "irresponsible" all over. hehe.. I'm sorry for sounding rude. But I guess there are those who are just like dogs who can't stop themselves from pro-creating. Anyway, back to your concern. You should be the mature one here because he obviously isn't. So I guess it's just friendship there, but I do hope that when he comes knocking on your door you won't open it wide and expect him to change. I guess I just don't like complications in my life already. I'm tired of all the drama and that sort of person is just a "complication" hehe.. Have a great mylot experience ahead!
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• United States
11 Apr 13
I'm sure a lot of people feel that way about it. It hasn't been an easy road to walk down, trust me. I can't change him and his choices, but i'd like some balance between us. My hopes aren't high, but it'd be cool if it works its way out.
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• United States
12 Apr 13
Nothing's impossible..and who knows..maybe there is a yellowbrick road that will lead you both back together.Don't be afraid to get on it if there is one ;) .. I would say take it day by day :0
• United States
12 Apr 13
Nothing's impossible..and who knows..maybe there is a yellowbrick road that will lead you both back together.Don't be afraid to get on it if there is one ;) .. I would say take it day by day
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• United States
12 Apr 13
what's that quote "...the word itself says i'm possible?" I think friendship could do wonders in our situation. I'm not thinking about getting back together as a couple but to be friends might work. I'm going to take it day by day and see how it goes.
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• India
13 Apr 13
Thanks for sharing, your son's father is not your husband? I am confused.
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• United States
13 Apr 13
no he's not. we were never married.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
11 Apr 13
Yeah it sounds like he's got to get himself together before he starts having relationships. He already has two children and that is a lot of responsibility. If you have any interest in getting back with him you should first talk with her and see if the relationship has really ended like he said.
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• United States
11 Apr 13
I agree that he has to straighten out some things in his life. I'm not looking for anything romantic here. Just friends. that's all. I don't know if she'd talk to me, she wouldn't let him talk to me. But that's a good idea.
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@Hugsy25 (274)
• Canada
11 Apr 13
I'd test him and say fine if you two aren't together anymore it's cool that I come over then. Just to see the response.
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• United States
11 Apr 13
That's a good idea. I'll ask if i can tag along for a visit when my son goes with him.
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@Hugsy25 (274)
• Canada
12 Apr 13
If he flat out and says no then you know he is lying. Or you could come right out and ask him if you can ask his other woman if they are indeed broken up. See what he says about that. You should be able to judge on his reaction to those requests.
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• United States
12 Apr 13
I'll let you know how it goes, i'll try and ask sometime after chores and things today.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
13 Apr 13
Randomprinesss There was I am sure a reason for your ex and that is probablye the girl friend he now had a bbby with. No I wou d not get back with him anm I wo uld not even be friends with him except just to allow him to visit his son perhaps.Why do you think that the reason you did make him your ex has now miraculously vanished and e will be different? I would not fall fo r hisf crap myself. You deserve better than that.
• United States
14 Apr 13
The current girl had nothing to do with our break up. He didn't know her at that time. I don't plan on being a couple. I feel a friendship is healthy as long as it doesnt progress to anything more than that. He does have regular visits with our son, so that's covered. Everything wrong from the relationship was in the relationship itself. We're not doing this in a romantic way, but in a friendship. In order to start over you have to leave the past in the past. Not hold onto it.
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
Well well well....I just hoped that it is what your heart and brain says...that no matter how bad he was...still, he is the father of your child and that a different kind of bonding of yours happened before. It is already up to you if you will light up the candle that brings the two of you closer with each other.
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• United States
11 Apr 13
I'm going to try and make things work differently. It's always been about a "relationship" and i think "friendship" could work a lot better. If it doesn't, well then i just continue on with life. ahaha. I'm not looking for anything more than a friend of him.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 13
Sorry but sounds like same game, different day. Not trying to be mean but I have a hard time trusting guys like the one your describing. It sounds like he is a jerk and a player. I would not have the time for that mess in my life. Not when I know there are guys out there that are actually decent... I think if you are friends with him, it will bring up old feelings on your part again and you will fall for his game all over again. People can change, but they have to PROVE that to me before I would ever give them the time of day again. Even as friends. Let's face it, even with being friends you should have trust in the person, if you cannot trust them there is no kind of relationship at all. I wish you the best with whatever you decide! Just be careful with who you give your heart to, some people really don't deserve it.
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• United States
11 Apr 13
I'm not too worried about the old feelings thing, i just need to remind myself of why it didnt work. I'm trying to see this in a positive way. I understand he needs to prove himself. I think first step is, our conversations have been, in the past, months apart. After our last break up we didnt have actual contact, just through family members, for two years even though my son was going to visit him twice a month. But he's making an attempt to talk more. If he slips out of touch again, there's my first clue. I told him not to say anything misleading in our conversations, too. I'm trying to be on my toes a bit, but trying to make some sort of balance as well.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
11 Apr 13
I have an ex as well. The father of my son. He never calls or texts me. Im glad for that. Take care there.
• United States
11 Apr 13
In some cases it's better to not contact each other. If this doesn't work out, at least i tried. But i'm willing to try a friendship.
• Mexico
11 Apr 13
Sure is for me, i went through to much abuse with him..
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
11 Apr 13
two kids with different moms... he doesn't have a good track record. for the sake of your son, if you can be friends, fine. i'm just wondering why all this talk about his present GF? he doesn't need to justify himself. BEWARE!!! i think he's trying to win you back.
• United States
11 Apr 13
If he's trying to win me back, he will be kindly rejected. I know, in the sense of being a girlfriend, i don't the emotional capacity to deal with him having another girl around, with their kid. I also do not want any drama that would come with a romantic relationship. But a friendship, something civil. I can do that. I'm willing to work toward a friendship. As far as his behaviors, i'm in no control of those. If things don't work, they don't. I just think it'd be okay to be friends.
@0323JD (30)
11 Apr 13
Think before you act. Think carefully. It is only you who controls your future. If you want him back, just give the man another chance? Or just the other way around, it's your choice. Think of the possibilities of what might happen when you choose your decisions.
• United States
11 Apr 13
I've done some time weighing pros and cons in this situation. Most of the cons would be if I decided to be in a relationship with him, as in being his girlfriend. But just as friends, we might be able to do that. I think it'd be good for our child. The worst that can happen is a friendship doesn't work. I won't be devastated. Probably bothered a bit, but it'll be easier to move forward. I think trying to be friends is better than not.
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
In my opinion, it would be better if you'll just ignore your ex husband. He already made you stupid for one time and I don't think it's good if you would be nice to him still. I mean you don't need to deprive him from his right being the father of your son but this does not mean that because he's already done with his mistress he can just be with you anytime he wants, Once is enough my dear. Don't make yourself pity again. This wouldn't help you. It would be better that you just spend all your time to your child. He needs your attention twice than the usual because of your family status. It's very hard to grow up without a father.
• United States
11 Apr 13
I understand where you're coming from. There's not a second I'm not with or not focused on my son, i handle the role of single mom well. He has visits with his dad twice a month so they get time in. I just think it'd be easier to have a friendship. Not best friend, but a friend status. No getting back together romantically.
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• Philippines
11 Apr 13
For me, it's never a good idea to even consider being friends with an ex. It's never going to be natural nor back to normal. At the end of the day, you may just get hurt again. An ex is an ex for a certain reason. It's always best to leave the past behind and move on to find your true happiness elsewhere.
• United States
11 Apr 13
Yeah, i agree ex's are ex's for a reason. but it's not about continuing where we left off. It's about starting over with the same person. That's how it works. I'm not relying on him to be happy, just think being friends is easier for us and our son.
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
11 Apr 13
I think most probably you need to give time for yourself and try to come into decisions. I think most probably you should try to find the truth and then make a decision and do what you feel is right.
• United States
11 Apr 13
I agree. I'm not rushing it, i'm going to step into this slowly but surely. Until I can genuinely say he's lying or not sincere as of this present moment in time, not on events from years ago, i shouldn't assume.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
11 Apr 13
i guess since you have a child together it's good to have a friendship. as long as it stays that way. remember the reasons of why you two broke up.
• United States
11 Apr 13
This is exactly where i'm coming from and how i feel about the situation :)
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
11 Apr 13
its like a walk in the memory lane and you are discussing to her about your memories and also past happenings.It is awesome
11 Apr 13
they love to lie just to get what they want, I have somehow same scenario as yours and its really damn bad, good thing you have decided not to get back on him I find him immature for such actions
• United States
11 Apr 13
I understand. It's not going to be easy, it hasn't. but it'll be worth it in the long run to just maintain a friendship. not a relationship, not no contact.