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What would you think here?

Separated from husband last April, both have new partners. Yesterday he posted a photo of our 7 yr old cuddling up to his girlfriend on facebook and saved it as his profile photo. We are not yet divorced.
First things first. This seems to be messy business from the start. You both need to sit down together and figure out if you’re going to divorce or not. Someone’s mind is not made up here, and here the kids are most likely suffering for it, and with much confusion. You both have new partners, so it [i]seems[/i] you both want a divorce, or else one may have a new partner, to make the other jealous. I’m not for divorce, but to save what little health I had left, I was forced to get one. I had kids to raise. I’m not advising you to divorce, but if divorce is what you both are set on, then you need to get on with it, so all can move on. Unless abuse or infidelity are involved, I believe divorce can be avoided and marriages restored.

As hard as it is, you’re going to have to settle down and accept that this is the way it’s going to be, and that’s all there is to it. This is what happens in divorce...like it or not... and the more you fight it, the more upset and unhappy your [b]kids[/b] will be, as well as you. They are the ones caught in the middle of this and suffer the most from it. Their little minds can’t quite wrap around such drastic and dramatic life changes. You all can do this easy, or make it unbearable for your kids. That’s up to you, but for the kid’s sake, and if you don’t want them to grow up any more traumatized from all this, you’ll all sit down and talk this over like adults and make some rules that accommodate [b]both[/b] parties, so ALL know what to expect, instead of arguing about it all time and tearing up the kid’s stomachs and emotions.

As adults, you both made the decision that divorce would be better, so now both parties must make it work, because you’re all in for the long haul, and like any parent, you want the best for your child(ren). This is not high school. I wouldn’t be checking out what he does on Facebook or any other site. And by all means, neither of you should ever talk negatively about the other, in front of the kids, or to their face. This can work, if you both show respect for each other.

Never meddle! You’ve both got a new life now, however, the kids are still in the middle and may be confused at times. They are going to need all the love they can get, all the way around, from both parties. Adjustments will need to be made for all, and it won’t be easy, so it would be in both parties best interest to make this as smooth as possible. Tempers will flair up, but that’s where the rules come in handy, and both parties need to date and sign an agreement. That way, there’s no guesswork about how things are going to be handled, and one can’t claim they never knew something or other. Never ask the kids to take sides, should be one of them, and never put the kids in the middle of a dispute. Yes, I’ve been through this mess, and the easier you make it on yourself and sooner you accept that this is the reality of your life now, the better it will be for you and your kids. It’s rough, so you better get things straightened out now, unless you want a lifelong battle on your hands. One of you probably WON’T be adult about this, and will want to cause constant friction. I hope this won’t be the case, and whoever is the instigator will realize they need to grow up, but that’s where the written rules come in handy. I hope you’ll all try to make this transition as easy as possible [i]for the kid’s sake[/i] AND yours.
I think you’re absolutely right!! Been there! So....now you know how to treat these “adult” childish kids. Ignore!! Never feed into it. What a terrible example they are being for the child. And that’s what the devil knows, gets to people going through this. You’ll have to be the bigger adult here, unfortunately, and keep this to a minimum. Never let on you know what they are up to. That will, I promise you, make things a hundred times worse, and will only egg them on to show bigger and better displays of contempt. I really feel for you and your new partner. I pray he is a very patient, understanding, and supportive man, and that all this will not drive him away. Keep the faith, my dear. You’ll definitely need God to guide you through all this. You don’t just want answers. You can count on God to give you the [u]right[/u] answers. If you ever need to talk, I’m here. ❤️🤗. You can both do this. With God, nothing is impossible.
@Jenni855
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@LadyGrace Thank you. It's hard but I will keep smiling and let him come across as the cruel, unkind one
💓 🤗 @Jenni855
That’s what divorce means. Your kid will be raised by and live with a person who is a stranger to you...
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Notmesam We aren't even divorced yet
@Jenni855 You’re not together
this question seems familiar. he moved on. you moved on. i probably wouldnt have put that as my profile pic..... but, thats just me. i agree with Aidolovemostofyourthoughts. i would stop looking at his facebook. but, thats just me.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@SheCallsMeCrushDaddy I know I shouldn't look or still have him as a friend on there
Salix75 · 46-50, F
You've both moved on to new partners. Does your daughter get along with your new bf also?

I agree with others; stop looking at his FB. You've cut ties, so don't go annoying yourself by keeping tabs on him. He posted the pic probably thinking it was a nice pic of his two favourite ladies.

She may get along with his gf, but you'll always be her mother.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Salix75 He does know I follow him.
We have a son not daughter. Just felt it was inappropriate this early on.
Salix75 · 46-50, F
@Jenni855 lol sorry! where did I get the idea you had a daughter? SMH - clearly I'm not fully awake yet 🤪🤪

tricky situation. I know of one couple who split after 17 years and 2 kids together, and within a couple of months the guy had moved his new gf and her daughter into the family home... people, and the decisions they make, are usually not logical, and often self-centred
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Salix75 Our son is very happy with the set up now so wouldn't be a problem if we did move both partners in full time
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
Legal divorce haves, perhaps, no real importance if you both have new partners. That´s, IMO, the real thing, right?

If he is using the kid to bother you, that´s not good.
But the fact that he makes it his profile pic, seems to point to better purposes.

But, mainly, as you will always be your son´s mother, you will be also happy that the woman that loves your Ex, also haves a caring affection for the kid.

Best wishes.
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
@Jenni855 "...a better mom" and that known since...April?
Let it be.
You and your Ex share a parent´s job for a long time ahead. Is it 50 / 50?

Please, consider that your son haves both parents there, for him.
And if your actual partners, from both sides, are loving ones, the kid will have a good extended family.

My three daughters, when kids and teens, had for all purposes, only one, me, a single father and not a woman´s figure in their lifes. Their mother was not "available".

Best wishes for all of you, and specially for your son.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@CharlieZ Yes 50/50 but my ex despises me and thinks his girlfriend is the second coming of Christ
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
@Jenni855 🤣
And why not?
I bet that you also think that your BF is soooo much better than your Ex! All includded.
So, everybody, the four of you, wins.

Let the kid also win.

Hugs.
SW-User
I'd think I need to stop looking at his FB.
It's great your child gets along with his new girl.
SW-User
That is hard but part of the course I guess.
It's just how it'll be from now on
Northwest · M
Last April, as in this past month? A few weeks ago two separated?
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
He thinks I am a crap mother and that she is the second coming of Christ. I just think its totally inappropriate and insensitive to do this so early on. I wouldn't post a photo of my new partner with our child on facebook. Not at this stage. I guess he is only making himself look immature and spiteful. I will rise above it
Northwest · M
@Jenni855 What you really need to do, is make sure you have a solid parenting plan. You're going to be dealing with this, for the next 15 years.

I do agree that it's inappropriate to share these types of social media postings, when you're not even divorced.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Northwest He can't see the issue
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
Didn’t you already post this question the other day? Were our answers not good enough?
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@Keepitsimple It's the fact he talks about me behind my back saying what a crap mother I am. He is still very interested in my life, what I am doing and how I look. That's how I know the photo is a dig at me
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
Ignore it and be focused on yourself. Let go and for gods sake stop looking at his Facebook. @Jenni855
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Jenni855 In Oklahoma parents of minor children who are divorcing must take parenting classes...and they teach in those classes about not bad-mouthing the other parent to the children. If the parents have to go back to court & it’s mentioned that this is happening a judge could take it into consideration in regard to custody disputes...the classes are to help the children by preventing but also to say that the parents have been taught better.

 
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