my boyfriend's ex is still close with his family

Unless you tell you family how this hurts you, its likely theyll never change. This is the proper thing to do. My nephew has always been my getaway place. Indeed uncomfortable! But seriously, the only thing I can do for her at this point, is, like the lady above : pray, pray, pray. reader, CaringGuy+, writes (23 August 2010): A I hope you take my comments on board because you seem to be making this all about yourself and showing a distinct preference for your son in law to her and sorry but thats just not normal. I didnt even know he sold. why they sometimes send you mixed signals, do not settle for a friends with benefits (FWB) relationship, 9 Tips To Make Up, Reconnect & Heal The Relationship After A Fight With Your Man, 11 Simple Tips on How to Get a Commitment Phobe To Commit, He Ignores You? My ex said he was leaving me. Your feelings are valid, if nobody has told you that before. she was even mistaken for still being his girlfriend several times! That Man maybe perfect in your eyes, but you were not married to them. And I personally have no problem whatsoever with him or his girl. My children were ALWAYS Gods children before they belonged with anyone and I know Hes never stopped protecting them- or me. She is 85 and time is precious. I am a very private person. Sadly, my one and only sister has not been there for me. did it all work out fantastic? She doesnt know the really bad things he did to me, if she did she certainly would not be his friend, but of course I would not tell her as it would be horrible for him and could possibly affect his relationship if she new what that man is capable of. Creepy! Let them be happy. I was beyond excited that I would have the chance to be close to my little sister, nieces, and new baby nephew. I have family members who still talk to my ex, think he;s such a good guy, he cheated on me and so, they dont care I guess they feel I deserved it,,, otherwise they would cut ties right? Her ex husband is not entitled to them. Especially if your goal is to continue to have a relationship with them whether or not you two are able to rekindle your romance. Since they chose him, I am no longer part of the family. They cant seem to tell my ex no, my ex either self invites or someone from my family is inviting to family event, holidays and birthdays. What happens if there is a bbq or party and your both there expect you have a new partner now? Dont let him sleep in your head rent free. Its so inappropriate. Dislike! She feels just as hurt as I do. Thats disrespectful to you and makes it seem as though they are still a couple. He has held resentment against her for telling the judge she wants to stay with me. But wasnt believed and that was the most upsetting thing for me. "If your partner tends to make late-night calls to his or her ex after you're asleep, it's because they have an intimate relationship that doesn't include you, Masini tells Elite Daily. Therefore, if your boyfriend or partner still has some stuff from his ex laying around here and there, its a clear sign that he misses his ex-wife or ex-girlfriend. Then tell him! No he should not be coming to your families Thanksgiving. My dads 70th birthdsy party, my nephews wedding, my step mums funeral. It can lead to removing the children from the other persons care. Eventually I got a new partner, who he knew through being around me so he thought it was a betrayal, he went crazy, was threatening etc during this time he started going to my sisters most days again, he was threatening my new partner yet my sister was still supporting him which of course hurt me. To my surprise, when I needed my family, they were not there for me but for him! No one would believe the truth about him, but my kids and I witnessed it all. I feel so much for you. I wasnt prepared to give up my family, and that really took me by surprise. One of the first big holidays after my divorce was Thanksgiving. I dont know what to do Im caught in the middle and stand by my wife 100%. You will actually need to tell your family how you feel. I also think that he is doing this on purpose because you left him so he wants to take things away from you. 2.1K opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic. This is weird. 6 Reasons Why Women are More Likely to File for Divorce Than Men. You may feel like your going crazy, but you are not crazy. Funny thing is your ex might also feel like a victim. I would have been more than accommodating to them having a relationship but they enabled him to behave abusively towards me because he was sweetness and light to their faces whilst being a monster behind their backs. You begin to heal and flourish, you grow as a person, amazing new opportunities open up for you because you are no longer living with the insidious poison of someone who is a bully and has to abuse others just to make themselves feel good about themselves. I can only say this, distance yourself from all of them, (as you have), and make the best of your life. Do you have any idea how many divorces go wrong, where one parent or both are manipulating, jealous etc. Invitr them. The ex probably enjoys sticking it to her more. He might try to act cool and aloof, but at the same time, if there's a chance you might come across him, he has to look handsome, smell good, and walk straight. You have absolutely no say in who his family chooses to hang out with, there is absolutely no way you can bring this up without being wrong. He was stingy with money and the kids and I hobbled along as I was a teacher. Perhaps they are jealous you have left a toxic relationship? Im sorry for what youre going through, youre not alone. Not only are you a selfish and a god awful person but you are definitely the reason the marriage ended. You need to cut off the whole regime if need be or you will never move on with your life and have peace of mind. And, it does. My ex was very controlling and mentally abusive and more personal reasons I dont care to share. It is not his family anymore, he shouldnt come to family gatherings thats just nuts. Move on and you can all be one big happy family. He is a charmer and manipulator. What happens when you want to bring a boyfriend to a family event and your ex is there? By this aptitude you are planting negative emotions to words your ex in your children. While my husband and I were away for a rare couples weekend and he had our girls, my ex got into a car wreck at 1:30 am after leaving them alone and going out in the night. I found this while looking to understand why my family still invites my ex SIL to holiday celebrations when my brother wants nothing to do with her. He doesnt even care enough to come and see them in their sports activities or eventshasnt done that in over two years now. Id been with this man since the 9th grade! After all they will receive home through your eyes. How cruel and heartless. Your sentiments match mine to a T! Or that a guy still has one foot in the old relationship and one foot in the new relationship?. I didnt speak to my dad or sister for 2 years after the divorce after hearing from my daughter how they were all going out for meals and drinks together. There is a point in time when your family needs to be supportive of you and your needs and recognize that having your ex at every function is hurtful. We were ok with that, it was what we were used to and there was only conflict when he was around. So to say if you are in the rigth or in the wrong is next to impossible to say becuse well its only your words and its mostly about your emotional well bining. You are not being unreasonable. The reality is many times we are still aunt or uncle to the children of siblings, independent of the divorce. So now Ive lost yet another sister and her kids whose daughter hasnt seen my ex in 5 years but invited him to her wedding. My husbands ex wife has caused non stop hell for him, me, our life for the last 6+ years. I dont know how old they are, but, i have found, if old enough, you can tell them that it hurts you- then they will not think it is anger and maybe understand better. I know its difficult but you are the much better person. Begged my sister and my mum to cut ties with him, at least until i got better, and they feel they cant. That abusive person bonds with the family. keep with staying away from or communicating with his family. He refused to help pay for a used car for his son so my wifes mother bought the car and we pay the insurance. We have a large family. Not even the same thing. It sucks to share. You choose to bring this person to be part of the family, now he is, but that means that you cant just get rid of him, because guess what, he is family and that doesnt change because you dont like him enough anymore. They all include him in holidays, excluded me and still continue to invite him, sometimes now me as well, but I do not join as the pain is so deep. Im ready to move away and write off my whole family. I know this post is old, but I completely relate. The Thanksgiving before my divorce we were at my parents house. So dont take it so hard if hes not quite over his ex yet. Not surprisingly most of them are women. I have realised that my family fall into this category and as much as part of me still loves them I just wont have anything to do with them unless they changed which I dont believe they are capable of doing so. Your boyfriend's family probably still want him and his ex to get back together. No one ever asked my side. Unless this is your first relationship, youre well aware that the way a relationship ends makes a big difference in the dynamic moving forward. Your family may choose him over you and that is their choice. Thank you Vikki. It is about your kids. He does it in front of the kids and friends. Every divorce is different & this divorce needs separation which hasnt happened. My brother came through town last weekend and he called my ex instead of me. Who needs family as weak as they seem to be? Did your family cut ties with your exhusband? She has admitted that she feels grumpy etc when around him which proves its a her problem. My suggestion is to start being extremely proactive. Sorry I know it hurts but that will change one day too. Like I didnt choose the life of divorce. Should I tell Tom or his family? Its not like they have other friends they invite to Easter or Christmas Dinner. I feel sorry for your ex. She is. If you recognize some of these signs, and youve only been dating for a few months, then there isnt much cause for concern. They have worked everything out: who's having the kids when and she is waiting for her house sale to go through before she moves out. Our relationship has never healed 6 years later. I understand still caring about a as family members ex, but even as amiable of a divorce you can have, your family ought to have your feelings under consideration first. I am in a very similar situation. Kristin Marquet Chester, for instance, grew very close to her boyfriends' parents over the course of their year-long relationship. I confronted my family members about the situation and I was met with resistance and belittled. She knows how it makes my boyfriend feel. I dont have a problem with him having a relationship with anyone in my family but I dont think I should have to be there when he does or give up my family vacation. Im having the same experience with my family currently and its really upsetting. 15 His Communication With Her Is Different From Other Friends. But in reality what can you do? My issue is that I got divorced, and my 14 year old child took it badly. My personal opinion on this matter, is that since you and your ex are co-parenting, it changes the game completely. Maybe you get a man a focus on your own relationships. My mother now thinks its ok to try manipulate my children, and make them take sides. I get how you feel because Ive been in this situation somewhat. My ex has our kids every other weekend. Move on and get over yourself and do us divoced people a favor stop using co parenting because you are not co parenting by any means you are damaging your kids and ruining lives.. Dude you must be the kids father of the original poster lol. My sister made friends with him on Facebook and lots of other heartbreaking stuff. Even though it hurts me badly to hear of all the things my ex, my kids, and my family do together all the time, I never say anything about it to my kids. She married too to another man, bu she still contact him 2-3 times a month after i married with him.. 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