Old habits die hard

@NJChicaa (115913)
United States
September 10, 2019 4:19pm CST
Our divorce was finalized almost 2 weeks ago but my ex-husband texted me right away to let me know that there were no problems with his nuclear stress test this afternoon. I called him a couple of hours later for his social security number (a form said I needed it) and then hung up inadvertently on him when he answered because the lady told me that I didn't need to put that on the form. He called me back right away to make sure I was okay. I just remembered to ask him if he got the letter I told him about from the cardiologist's office. You emit radioactive particles for up to a month after the stress test and today's transportation security has equipment that can detect that. He frequently travels on trains, across bridges, and on planes. I never bothered to get one for me but I told him to make sure to get it so he isn't hassled as he travels. He told me that he didn't so I said to call the office in the morning first thing. His response? "Yes dear." Then he sent me a picture of him in a suit. He needs to buy a new one and wanted to know what my opinion was. Typical guy--can't go clothes shopping without a woman's opinion. I told him that he looked great in it. Hey. . . at least we still get along.
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@marguicha (215149)
• Chile
10 Sep 19
Your divorce seems to be the nicest I have heard about.
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@marguicha (215149)
• Chile
10 Sep 19
@NJChicaa That´s so nice. Still, you have been depressed
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
@marguicha Yes of course. This is never what I wanted to happen. It was his decision.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
We get along just fine
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• United States
10 Sep 19
Sounds like it's hard for both of you to get out of the habit of seeking out opinions / making sure everything's okay with the other person. That's good though, it's great that you are still good friends.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
We are still best friends. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing.
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• United States
10 Sep 19
@NJChicaa Every separation is different. It was better for me once we finally severed all ties. However, as long as you two are getting along fine and don't have any expectations of ever getting back together, then I don't see why you can't remain friends.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum We seem to need each other's support right now as we were/are best friends.
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@kareng (54306)
• United States
10 Sep 19
You do have a good relationship post-divorce. If you are best friends anything is possible. Just guard your heart and don't let your guard down.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I'm not thinking anything crazy trust me
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@kareng (54306)
• United States
11 Sep 19
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
10 Sep 19
THat is good you still get along
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I agree
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@1creekgirl (40396)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I wondered if the divorce was final. I'm glad you both still care about each other...how could you not. It's just heart breaking, though.
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@1creekgirl (40396)
• United States
10 Sep 19
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
Yes it has been awful. Still is.
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@lovebuglena (43059)
• Staten Island, New York
10 Sep 19
It's nice that you are on friendly terms. That doesn't always happen.
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@lovebuglena (43059)
• Staten Island, New York
10 Sep 19
@NJChicaa My uncle divorced his wife and remarried. She found a guy as well. The four of them were friends and hung out together. Not sure about now though.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
Usually doesn't
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@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Sep 19
It's nice that you guys are still on good terms and do get along.
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@crossbones27 (48395)
• Mojave, California
10 Sep 19
Haha, I am offended I do not need no women's opinion. I will just let them laugh at me and go, you have to be cool to pull this off. Trying to cheer you up. I say screw it, many advantages to being single. Take advantage of it and glad its almost over in regards to the technical aspects. Much respect to how you both stayed civil and still care for each other.Always something to be said about that.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
Yes he has been a great help to me over the past several months
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• United States
11 Sep 19
Glad you two are on good terms after the divorce.
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@FourWalls (61936)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I think you may be like millions of other divorced individuals in this world: you like each other, just not enough to be married.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I guess so
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@Tampa_girl7 (48886)
• United States
11 Sep 19
It's good that you get along.
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@thelme55 (76477)
• Germany
10 Sep 19
It is good that you are still friends. He still needs your opinion.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
10 Sep 19
I agree
@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
11 Sep 19
@NJChicaa Sounds like you parted on good terms.
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@Janet357 (75656)
11 Sep 19
well thats good that you are still friends.
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@snowy22315 (169582)
• United States
11 Sep 19
Well you may not be married but it sounds like you might have a chance of a decent friendship going forward. Friend promised me he was going to set up an appointment with the cardiologist today. We will see..
@psanasangma (5884)
• India
12 Sep 19
It seems process goes smoothly... and sounds on mutual consent basis.. Wish you luck ! Takecare