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(@Sleepless)
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Background: son is 9 months, we broke up before he was born.

I had an email a few weeks ago from ex asking for my passport details as she wants to get our son his passport. Which I gave. Then, a few days later, she said she was looking to book a week in Orlando in June next year, and would i like to come?

I've never been away except as 'family' holidays where I was being taken by parents. I've said yes and am very excited, but my family thinks she must have some sort of ulterior motive for inviting me. :unsure:

She's paid the deposit and I said I'd pay my share next month, but now I'm confused. IF ex was using me, anyone have any idea what ulterior motives are feasible? Am I being naive?

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Topic starter Posted : 31/08/2015 10:41 pm
(@dadmod4)
Illustrious Member

That's a tricky one - I can't think of a motive at the moment, but the holiday is 9 months away, so hopefully it will become clear nearer the time whether there is a motive or not.

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Posted : 31/08/2015 10:48 pm
(@mr-slim)
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I can't think of a motive either just stick with your gut reaction and go for it, your ex maybe being sincere she may need a hand with baby that was one of the reasons my ex invited me to a festival this weekend.

America is amazing I've been a fair few times you will absolutely love it 🙂

Slim 🙂

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Posted : 31/08/2015 11:18 pm
(@Sleepless)
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My ex has been to Florida a lot, even lived there for 3 years when she was a teenager. (She came back in 2003, the rest of her family in 2012) And I think she could cope just fine. Ex has said she thought I'd enjoy the experience with our son, so she offered.

Honestly, I'm beginning to get fed up of my family saying stuff like this, but don't want to be foolish either.

They are always so nice to her in person, but they are constantly warning me to make she is not up to something or whatever. Sometimes it's actually caused arguments with ex because I get the idea in my head and need to discuss it with her and she gets offended.

But I really want to be part of this holiday with my son.

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Topic starter Posted : 31/08/2015 11:50 pm
(@mr-slim)
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I think she might be genuine if I listened to my family I'd still not be seeing my daughter now they all said walk away and leave her but I just stuck to my guns.

What has the ex been like since you split has she done anything like this before? Are things friendly between you two?

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Posted : 01/09/2015 12:55 am
(@got-the-tshirt)
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Hi There,
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As everyone else has said I can't see motive behind this other than allowing you to experience the holiday with your son.
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I think if you look for issues you will find them, even if they aren't really there.
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I agree 100% with what you say about your folks, mine were the same slagged my ex off constantly and evrything that happened they had a view on, but they are now in constant contact with her. Make your own mind up about what you do with this and other issues as they happen.
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GTTS

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Posted : 01/09/2015 1:11 pm
(@halfoyster)
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You're all relocating to Florida. She's secretly packed your belongings and emptied your bank account, she's probably got you a job there too. If you're super lucky, you might share a bed ha ha #overthinkingthings

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Posted : 01/09/2015 2:27 pm
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(@mr-slim)
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classic lol 🙂

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Posted : 01/09/2015 3:07 pm
(@Nannyjane)
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I'm with the guys...go and have a great adventure, enjoy some super quality time with your son and cement an amicable and successful co parenting relationship with your ex...but promise to come back here and let us know how you got on! 🙂

Families are great, but sometimes...jeez they can create problems where none exist! 😉

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Posted : 01/09/2015 10:16 pm
(@dadmod4)
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Friends are god's apology for relations

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Posted : 02/09/2015 8:35 pm
(@Sleepless)
Eminent Member Registered

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Reading over some of the threads it does seem I'm much luckier than alot of guys here.

We've always been on good terms, but with my family saying stuff, I've always been on edge, waiting for the axe to fall, you know? I'm going to make an effort to relax a little bit more.

I'm still head over heels for her though, and it doesn't help if she's actually reasonable.

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Topic starter Posted : 03/09/2015 12:13 am
(@Twiston)
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She smoving back to florida, taking you is easier to get the child out of the country, then return is difficult, but you'll have to as you're not welcome anymore.

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Posted : 03/09/2015 1:02 pm
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