Did I act wrong or something?
Did I act wrong or something?
My mom criticized me for something I feel is dumb
My ex has a new gf
My ex and I are going through a pretty nasty custody battle.
He already introduced the new gf to our son and he had her introduce herself to me today.
She's got nothing to do with our case, so I said "nice to meet you too, I appreciate you introducing yourself"
While I don't like that it was so new, I'm not going to be rude to her.
He's terrible to me right now but I appreciate to know who my son is around regardless of the custody battle
She seems nice and is a mother herself so I see nothing beneficial out of being rude.
My mom thinks I shouldn't be nice to her, to say something to her.
I don't see the need to be that person despite what my ex is doing
The EK 💁🏼♀️·
I think you did the right thing. I would ignore your mom’s criticism.
deleted-user·
It sounds like your mom just wants you to be petty. IMO, building a relationship with a possible stepmother to your son is the best route to take. Coparenting is hard enough.
LEO Wifey·
You did everything right and your reasoning is very sound. What good would it do to be rude to someone who may be your kids stepmother, of you have nothing against her? So she's dating your ex.... you don't want him anymore. Why be petty? Not sure what your Mom thinks you'd gain out of being a jerk toward her.
Linden·
This is one of the few times you WON'T hear me say "listen to your mother". She's dead ass wrong on this one. I think you're doing the best thing you possibly could be!
J·
You did exactly the right thing!!! It couldn't have been easy but it is so important to know who your child is going to be around. This ks the woman who could be taking care of your son when he is with his dad. I wouldn't want to hate that person or be rude to her.
Ss3mom·
No what u did was right! There’s no reason to be rude to her. Especially when she’s going to be around your kids. Def keep it civil with her for sure. She may become an ally one day
Dusty ·
You did what u should do, you should have a good relationship with anyone that's going to be around your child unless you have reason to