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Old Aug 18th, 2008, 18:09 PM   #1
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Am I the only one?


Am feeling really down today

My oh has a lovely 3 yr old boy from a previous relationship. I'll just say that me and his ex don't get on, well she sl*gs me off to people when she doesn't even know me. Even getting men to call me threatening me and my oh.

And today she felt it her right to criticise how me & my oh bring up our baby boy

My oh works his a$s off and pays her CSA as well as giving her cash, but it still isn't enough and she asks for more. Today she called oh and questioned why I hadn't put Oscar into nursery and why am I not at work coming from someone who refuses to get a job and tells my oh that she isn't responsible for their child, its up to my oh to provide everything for their son.

I am so upset and feel like I am doing the wrong thing, I am questioning my own choices. I just want to enjoy spending time with my baby before I return to work in Oct/Nov. Sounds immature but I wish I could just go to bed one night and wake up and she would just leave us alone

Does anyone else have trouble with ex's still on the scene?

Does anyone else have children from a prev relationship? How do you cope with it?

Any comments/advice welcome! If you think I'm being silly, tell me so.
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Old Aug 18th, 2008, 18:33 PM   #2
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Oh, yes, I have the fun of dealing with two exes - my OH has children from both. We've been together for over 10 years and the first few years were the worst. One of them tried very hard to play games and try to get Dan back.

The fortunate thing, I don't get involved with them and rarely talk to them unless I absolutely have to. I let Dan deal with any issues with them.

One of them is a bitch and she sure talks to their son badly about me. He never wants to be here unless Dan is here.

The other one is manipulative, but at least I can say from her that the kids are respectful to me and are excited to come here.

Unfortunately, when one has kids with someone else, that person will be in your life forever. Sad but true.
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Old Aug 18th, 2008, 18:43 PM   #3
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That child is the responsiblilty of both her and your OH..not just your OH! Everything he puts into the account, she should match...If he is paying CSA then there is no need to pay her cash too, and if she doesnt like it then thats tough shit!!
People like her drive me insane!!

As for how u bring ur son up...only you and your OH should have any say over that....
Dont let her get to you...!! I bet ur doing a fantastic job!
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This has gone on for 2 years, I have actually spoken to her once. She however has left voicemails, sent me txts and messaged me via facebook too.

I am upset that she would bring our baby into this. My oh does tell her if it is nothing to do with her etc, but it's hard. She will turn around and tell him he won't see his son if oh says anything she doesn't like. And she knows what an effect that would have on my oh.

This may sound strange but it feels like she is in control and dictating to us all the time.
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