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Hi there
I’m sorry she wasn’t prepared to listen to your opinion. How did it go?
doesnt this all seem petty? i dont even know when my kids sports day is. it should be about the children, not an episode from hollyoaks. i can already sense that the ex has started turning the teachers against me lol, by the way they speak to me. another reason to keep a distance and just enjoy time with my kids during my weekends with them.
I’m not sure that’s fair Bill, being involved in our kids school life is important in my opinion, that includes attending sports days, parents evenings and other activities.
Hello DadForever123,
You voiced your opinion on your ex's new partner attending sports day and how it would make you feel. You say she, quote, "didn't really listen to my reply." You now know she is not considering how you feel and basically does not want to know, so be it. You know where you stand.
I personally would go to the sports day for the benefit of yourself and your children. It is your relationship with your children that is all important, no one else matters. Enjoy the day!
If by chance you meet the new partner, be polite and exchange a pleasantry with him. There is no need to linger in his company just excuse yourself and move to another position.
Hi.
I went (me not going was never an option) and was prepared to meet him. Be polite and stand away from them.
When she turned up she was on her own. So at the end of the day she did listen but at first did not like my answer.
Re Bill reply - I play a very active role in my child’s life. I do school runs, attend all after school clubs and share 50% custody. You could say I’m lucky my current job allows me to be flexible. So don’t class this as petty as a sports day is for parents and their children.
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