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What about now?

I'll try to make this as short as possible..ha ha..impossible.

 

Was married to my ex for 5 years, we had one child together.  Divorce has been final for many, many years, but we remained supportive of one another.  He remarried two years ago, which would have been fine, had he said something! He claimed he was only getting engaged....and shows up with a new wife and our child had to adjust in 24 hours' notice.  I knew he'd been talking with the woman and he claimed he told her our child came first in his life and would always be a part of his life (we pretty much shared custody 50/50 and always helped each other outta jams).

 

As it turns out, he married a seemingly imbalanced woman who is jealous of my child.  She's tried to spread nasty rumours about her (she's 14 now) and generally will throw hissy fits or 'feel ill' anytime it's supposed to be 'their' days for visitation.  We've dealt with this off and on for over two years now.  She's physically assaulted him at least once that I know of.  In any even, their marriage is their own.  How do I deal with it? My gut feeling is if I keep my child away, he will give in b/c it's easier for him to be passive, rather than tell his wife to bite it.  I'm also in a relationship of my own and my current b/f feels that I'm jealous of my ex.  Umm not really. Yes, it pisses me off that I had to pay my own expenses while we were married and she gets to sit at home all day (and still complains!).  I'm in a pretty good spot right so I'm not jealous of HER, but I do worry what all this will do to my child and her relationship with her dad.

 

Am I nuts? should I shut up? Should I bother sharing anything with the current b/f since he just thinks am jealous anyway?


by over_itin98   2 Posts 
Posted on 7/30/2008 4:32 PM
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I would say talk to your daughter and see how she feels & what she wants to do. You may want to see if your X can break away for a little meeting in this matter and see what you guys can work out. Your daughter should not be subjected to this womans anger & hate and she shouldn't lose her fathers love and affection either.  Maybe end sleep overs but allow a few long afternoons for them or something. He seems like he sees this situation and is trying to  do some thing about it even if it is passive.
by Branny   838 Posts
Posted on 8/1/2008 10:05 PM
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Well , my question would be how does your daughter feel about it? Does she want to go visit or not? She is old enough to decide. Talk to her. See what she REALLY wants to do, then pursue it for her.
  I have a friend whose kids did not want to see their dad. She didn't make them. She has full custody. Her kids are 17, 14 and 12. He took her to court and a lawyer was appointed for them. They talked to everyone involved. They recommended limited visitation. The 14 and 17 yr old go if and when they want. The youngest goes 1 time a week. I don't think they stay overnight.
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 7/30/2008 9:39 PM
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It sounds like your ex is keeping a good eye out.  If he's forgoing visitation, or taking your daughter out of the conflict, I think he's keeping an eye out.  Why punish him by cutting his visitation if he's in control?  He seems like a good enough dad.

I know, I don't see everything, and of course, use your best discression.  You obviously know more about what's going on than I do.  In the end, the call is yours, and I think you'll make the right choice.
by Robert-Boyd   5134 Posts
Posted on 7/30/2008 7:55 PM
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To be honest...I don't know.

On the stepmom's 'good' days, she just ignores my daughter and they each go about their business.  On her 'bad' days, she is so volatile that her dad will forego visitations or just leave the house with my daughter.  In reality, I don't like her being alone with her stepmom, it makes me uneasy.


by over_itin98   2 Posts
Posted on 7/30/2008 7:06 PM
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The real question is:  Do you feel like your daughter is really in danger by visiting her father?  That should guide your answer.  If it's not dangerous, then consider it an innoculation. Your daughter is getting used to the woman who will be her step mother for quite some time.  It'll have to happen sooner or later.

And for the record, I don't think this means your nuts, you're just a mom who cares for her daughter. 
by Robert-Boyd   5134 Posts
Posted on 7/30/2008 6:04 PM
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