I dont think Ive ever heard a more ignorant response. Anyone have any advice for us? 21 Sure-Fire Signs He Still Loves His Ex 1. But holidays are for family, which he was not. You, as a sister, should not make your family cut ties with your ex. I cant understand how his wife goes along with this, but its always his way. Your family shouldnt have let him do that. Its a form of respect, it should be understandable to the ex also without having to assume the family hates him. Anyway, if you feel that hes doing this to you, its a very clear sign that hes not completely over his ex. I have learned to just ignore him since my children are 21 and 32. I think these comments are horrid, maybe I missed something but Jesus, try to look at this from the guys perspective, you have full custody of HIS KIDS, theyre not just yours, just because hes more financially set and has an actual love life doesnt mean you have any right to allow your jealousy to hurt him. Its been a joy after finally escaping the abuse and my first born is no longer hurt by her deadbeat ways. It never gets easier. However I like your point of moving past victimhood and playing them at their own game. My mother in law never mentioned it, never said a word to my husband about it. When I made the decision to divorce, I was prepared to give up a lot of things. "@type": "Question", It is not ok! Its clear loyalty issues are causing you hurt. This is messed up. She actually tried to kill me when I was 3 and she was 5. I know exactly how you feel. Something went wrong, please try again later. I dont get to see my little niece or nephew grow. Maybe residual jealousy from siblings is a part of the reason. I tried to get them to have a relationship with him. I suggest talking to a professional about it and trying to work through some of it. I have a somewhat situation. Often I get this info from my daughter that they had chatted. Hosting Thanksgiving this year? You presumably made the decision? It has taken 13 years, and I still have moments. And if he still misses and loves his ex, what do I do? Good luck to you. This is disgusting behavior from your family. Divorce means its over! I am sorry that you are being hurt this way. If you wanted to share a family with your ex you would have remained married. Theres a very odd reason and I think they want to hurt Us ! Children suffer when parents decide they want to blow yo their family. I have told her for almost a year, that our divorce is not our kids fault and that NO MATTER what, we are their family, those are our kids and one day they will have kids, now we are grandparents. Your kids had nothing to do with you two splitting up. One thing that might work ignore them people hate that build your own life and I bet the fam will come back. I would actually suggest its a mothers love thats not sincere for her own child if she cant support her own flesh and blood. I just dont understand how they could choose to invite him over their own daughter. But it hurts like hell. I was beyond excited that I would have the chance to be close to my little sister, nieces, and new baby nephew. The kids and I spent the day at home together. The original post has several valid points. Regardless Id be willing to bet its very painful for your ex when her family cozies up to her ex like that. The children dont remember why I left because they were so youngso when they just skip over issues like physical violence, choking, battery, rape, etc. I was closer to his mother than I was ever to my own, but his family has cut me out completely. Thank you for sharing, Since the death of my father my uncle have be maltreating me and making me depressed , i almost commented suicide due to the way i was been treated in the family. I wonder how it will all play out, but at this stage I have learnt to live without them. Since 2008 Ive been coaching men and women to archieve succes and happiness in their love lives. I though it was good becuse children need a healthy relationship with both perents of possible. Those kids are see whats happening & in the future its actually hurting them. com reunite broken marriages. "Communicate openly with friends and family of your ex . I am always civil with/to him and never say anything bad about him to or in front of my kids. I was in a 20 year verbally / emotionally abusive marriage. I am so sorry. My alcoholic, manipulative ex has kissed up to my sister and her husband and the have done several things behind my back. Can he love me too if he still loves his ex? He also assaulted my Stepfather, threatened my Mother and yet my Dads side of the family saw him as the victim and me as in the wrong due to my mental problems! My own brother would not uninvite him to his wedding. He then asked to keep most of my possessions and everything we purchased together. In which case, you can read here how to best deal with that. I dont hate my ex (most of the time), but we broke up. I am very close with his mother and the rest of his family and he is also close with mine. My nephew and niece mean the world to me. Who does that? You are not being unreasonable. GoodnessI guess I needed to get this out! She refused to meet with me with a court ordered psychologist, only going to 6 sessions by herself, and cancelling when it came time to meet together. How cruel and heartless. And he said see I told you , you wouldnt understand. And I love your suggestion to find another happy place because I do not have much hope for my sister and her family figuring out reality. It doesnt have to be divided because yall separated. I didnt even get an invite! It just seems wrong. I get pictures of my neice and him and my sister saying how nice it is for her daughter to have a older male to look upto .. my friends think this is weird as with other family members but Im in the wrong about how I feel . Accept it. Somethings just dont change. On the other hand, my daughters father, who I didnt marry, is still extended family to my whole family and Im still family to his. In sign #6 Ill explain how you can prevent him from saying these kinds of things in the future. I couldnt have children because of his infidelity. Very sorry you are experiencing this. Stay strong in who you are. No one should have to cut ties with an in-law just because a spouse wants a divorce. You do have a choice. I dont want to be around her. I tried to work on us. That abusive person bonds with the family. At the end of the day divorce is only between her and her ex. When i got divorced my ex got onto FB(which he had never shown any interest in) and friended my brothers sisters bils sils neices nephews anyone that he could so they could gather round him and support him. and i was never invited. "If you are dating someone else, and that person is uncomfortable with the fact that youre having Thanksgiving with your ex and his or her family, then it can be a roadblock to a new relationship," Masini says. You didn't mention his age. I told my mother. I know how you are feeling , its kind of like betrayal. A divorce permanently ends a relationship, and no matter how much the sisters or parents may like the ex, they need to honor your decision. Im sure for free. I got custodial custody of our 2 children and he had every other weekend and now they are both over 18 and they are pulling this ridiculous behavior of thinking he is such a wonderful guy. new episodes every wednesday! I feel she is and would be ever willing to compromise whereas the impression is given that they are just not willing to listen to or respect her feelings and that is NOT healthy and indeed the hallmark of emotional abuse. If your entire family, including your parents like the guy, maybe he wasnt so bad? You ended it move on I stand by there is alwasy 3 sides to a story hishers.and the truth and the truth is seldom told. I have not mentioned all of the terrible things my ex has put me through throughout this process, but on top of everything else, shes taking all of my family members away from me. "@type": "FAQPage", Theresa deserves Karma to put her in a similar situation and see how tshe survives it. Not heard from some of them once in the 2.5 years since separation and NOT ONCE has anyone ever asked me what caused it. She works hard at keeping a Hand Out. She continues to remain close to my in-laws. Take care! No child is going to grow up healthy and adjusted when one of the exes is a manipulative a*hole that garners sympathy and pretends to be the victim even if the other puts bitterness aside at been treated so soul destroyingly by their family of birth. He hangs out with my brother, my sister still sees him, and my dad. Shes claiming to do it to be a good christian. We maintain a relationship with herbut it will never be the same. Its what she wants. This just isnt worth all the drama I am sorry but that is how i feel. So there was an ulterior motive. We also offer aProfessional Directoryfeaturing family lawyers, divorce financial analysts, accountants, therapists, and other divorce-related services. You need to find a support system entirely separate from your family and possibly seek a therapist and lawyer to help you to cope and protect your children from the influence of what seems to be a narcissistic dynamic. Ironically enough when my Mum left my Dad, her best friend sided with my Dad and became my Stepmum so its like they still trying to punish my Mum through doing the same to me maybe and yet I thought we had become one united family after 30 odd years. I never asked that my family hate him, just support me and create boundaries so that the comfort level be established. You dont want your kids thinking, whats so wrong with dad that he warrants this rejection. This is a classic case of toxic family escape goating. I was fine losing them since I was going to rebuild my life anyway. My ex has 8 brothers and sisters but has decided to take my one sister also. I do believe in karma and although I wouldnt wish anything on them I hope one day life does something that makes them understand how hurtful their actions were. I care for him and didnt want him to be alone, yet I was the one completely isolated in a new place with no support, but I left so that was my decision I thought. I dont think you are being unreasonable at all. I dont mind not only do I not mind I encourage it.. just because our 12 year relationship ended in a rather fucked up way. ", Similar to communication style, you can learn a lot based on how and when the two of them spend time together. "@type": "Question", This can create a certain vulnerability and fear, so you keep obsessing over his ex because you are afraid that he will go and relive those memories with his previous partner. I get that hes been around for a long time and they want to continue being friendly with him. You cannot accept the fact that your perceived value far exceeds your worth so you constantly have to prop up the false character you have created to fool everyone yet once again I remind you that I can see right through your masks. Your feelings are legitimate and your dedication to putting on a brave face for your children is commendable. He has broken up with me so many times, and I beg for him to forgive me for the things I never do. Wed never choose my ex SIL over my brother in a Love competition, but it seems my family isnt seeing clearly how much this hurts my brother. And my financial security This is so sad to read. I know its really hard. NO, you are NOT being unreasonable they are being unfaithful untrustworthy pieces of lying **** i dont like that one bit!! I am still going through the nightmare, my family never stuck up for me and my oldest Adult son believes so religiously I am a liar and I cheated first, and I m too blame. Very disrespectful of your family to not consider your feelings. email us your dilemma at hello@thegirlsbathroom.com follow us on instagram @thegirlsbathroomshop the girls bathroom here : http. They only know your Ex because of you I knew Id lose friends after my decision, but never did I ever think Id lose my own family. I dont know how to start new posts about daughters disowning fathers. He said he only stayed for a half a smoke. They KNOW and have talked to me about how hurtful this would be. So my mom has a really really nice house and shes letting them live there with her 4 kids because they were homeless. Anyone who then supports the actions of that person is condoning abuse. Even just stalking her and checking her photos or stories once in a while. If your family is harassing your wife to the point of depression that is cruel to both of you and shows a complete lack of respect for both your feelings. I have tried to ignore all this, since I dont want problems in my life any, yet, here I am, 3 years after, and she still makes her ex a part of her life, although she tries to hide it, she makes mistakes and I end up knowing of her cordiallity towards her ex. I was totally honest with him and that was my mistake. My family reached out to him after my eldest had been alienated from me as a teenager. He systematically does all the right things 4. Even if the parents want you to remain in their lives in some capacity, out of respect for your ex I'd either ask him how he feels about it and respect whatever his wishes are, or simply fade. I cant love my mom lime I wanted cause after everything my ex did to me I was the one who needed to be put in a hospital to get help, Im still here without any family and my ex has everything. that she would succumb to dear old dad wanting a new life. Its tough because you cant make them not stop seeing each other. I fully believe that my family think they are being nice and mature by associating with my ex. My two teen children cant understand why my sisters husband and my ex still communicate after knowing the hell my ex put us through. They all hang out together. Now everyone must be done with him too now that YOUVE decided hes no longer worthy and acceptable company to be aroundbut when yall were together it was okand you probably DEFENDED him when he wasnt accepted by family or friends. Looks like you have a good excuse to blame everything on her. Some people are just that nice. I also got remarried over a year ago and wouldnt want to put my husband through that or expect him to want to hang with the ex either. My family. And it's ridiculous for him to go, too, and play into his mother's manipulative games. You are v welcome because it has taken me 3 years to really understand how toxic these kind of people are with many periods of tears and self doubt and I think that says it all. So he joins, despite knowing I am hurt because that is his power and manipulation and sense of control. It also happened to me. Im flexible with my Exs needs and take good care of my daughter, who I have 50/50 time and custody decisions. Kathy didnt invite me to nephews graduation and shes being very secretive about my ex going to my moms to spend time with her. I cannot express the hurt that this caused me. Divorce is hardest for the 2 people involved, if family truly loves you, they would stop adding to the pain and help you move forward. This is for you to get over, not for them to change. I feel like you are making it more complicated then needs to be its about controlling someone and that is never okay. Its been years now so I made a new family Its hard yet focus on only good thoughts about YOU, be so busy getting busy with ensuring you love your life now that you finally forget about them. Absolutely no empathy or reflection or regard for anyone. Remember you will be around him for the rest of your life or his. I can only say this, distance yourself from all of them, (as you have), and make the best of your life. I would be totally hurt and demand that they stop seeing him. I feel for you. His family stopped talking to me immediately and my family was still liking his Facebook pictures and talking to him like nothing was happening. You need to have a heart-to-heart conversation with your boyfriend about his feelings towards his ex, his feelings towards this little girl, and where he sees things going in the future. My father remains in contact with him and goes to their house. Apparently they like him better than they like you and are willing to sacrifice you for him, which is a whole different therapy session, but if you want your family back, you have to make him and his new girlfriend be the ones to decide that it just feels weird to be part of YOUR family any longer. Like you say I didnt expect his family to support me but I didnt expect my own family to turn on me and support my ex too! I remember as a small child going to that house for holidays, summer vacations and what not. It looks as though I am already being alienated from my niece and nephew and blamed for causing emotional stress for them and feel manipulated into returning to toe the line. No breakup is fun, but if you and your ex have been kind to each other and the breakup was as civilized as possible, you may be able to stay friends with an ex's family. It is unfair for you to judge the family as insensitive if you havent said word one about it. But I have resigned myself to the fact I will never win a golf game with Tiger Woods and I will never win a manipulation game with my ex. My kids dont want to stand up for me as grown children and say why is our mother shunned from everything, its between her and our dad. His ex is still in your lives by hanging out with his family and she's being talked about in front of you. Yet his mom still chose her. To figure out if hes not over his ex, there are two things you should consider: Suppose he has children with her. And that they had something going on longer than I thought. They are being beyond insensitve to their own flesh and blood . He still had feelings for his ex. You just should deal with this situation because now a days, generally people dont spoil their relationships because of anybody. You're also telling him that you don't fully trust him. No daughter should ever hear those words from her father. She of course will never speak up. Many still kept in contact with me through online means.. but with time it faded, only those whom I had strong ties.. Have we managed to keep in touch. Live your life. My family is his family now. What our dater do? Are you going to make your children choose sides are you going to really be the one who already decided to tear your family apart but to make each of them choose a side. Do/did you ever spend time with them outside of hollydays. supporting them all) he's been doing on autopilot for the last 30 . 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