| chris |
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| March 29, 2008 at 07:45 AM |
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| #1 |
Is is it possible to become friends with the x-wife? How long will it take? I have no hard feelings towards her...I want it to be cool with her for our daughters sake. Can anyone relate? |
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| Andi |
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| April 02, 2008 at 04:13 PM |
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| #2 |
It's not so much about being friends as it is being in a relationship where the 3rd party, the child, relates to how the two of you react when she is around. This child will be the one who makes the difference in how you and "the x" become closer without even realizing that a friendship is forming. Listen to what your child is saying and pay attention to how she reacts to both mothers. Your child will show you.. |
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| Jen |
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| April 02, 2008 at 05:15 PM |
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| #3 |
I've tried being friends many many times. I even envisioned a great relationship with his ex-wifewhen I married my husband. She seemed fun, generous and ambitious...much like me I thought. If things are going her way, all is just fine and dandy, if they are not....watch out...she threatens us with lawyers and not seeing the kids. I feel we try hard, but she is just a one way street when it comes to "the family". |
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| Shel |
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| April 02, 2008 at 07:45 PM |
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| #4 |
I am friendly with my husband's ex, and it is great for the kids, however I find my husband often sticks me with the tricky communications because of that - money, why the step daughter can't get her belly button pierced, etc. While in general I am happy we get along, I do wish it wasn't at that price! |
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| Jackie |
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| April 11, 2008 at 02:22 PM |
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Define friendship. I consider a friend someone I trust, have a laugh with, see a movie..spend time with. I don't want to spend time with my husbands ex. I do want to be friendly and I wouldn't mind having her over for dinner now and then with the kids, but that's about it. |
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| Jen |
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| July 18, 2008 at 10:12 AM |
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| #6 |
I'd like to be friends with my husbands ex-wife and I think she'd like to be friends with me but the two of them just can't get along and of course that affects our "potential" relationship. I support my husband, but at the same time feel like it would be best for all if I try and maintain the "civil" relationship...but then again, IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM!!! What a mess. |
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