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Ex-Husband and new Husband hanging out?

Sorry so long....

My ex and I endured quite a tumultuous break-up. Recently we have been able to settle and come up with an amicable agreement. He lives 2000 miles away and sees our kids a couple of times a year. He owes me quite a lot of money and we have agreed that he will come to my house three times to do do construction work in lieu of monetary payment of the debt. His first week of work starts on Monday.

My ex-husband and my new husband will be together for 7 days working on our house.

My question I guess is: Do we eat together? Like if he's there at lunch or supper? Does he bring his own drinks and stuff for the day? What level of 'familiarity' is acceptable between him and I without making my new husband uncomfortable. We were together for 15 years and married for 5 of them. The house is not our marital home. Any thoughts?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    as long as u and hubby are comfortable with this then it's ok. talk to hubby b4 making him a sandwich. see how hubby feels about him being there or just hanging out. if he is ok and feels comfortable then go for it. oh be sure to let the EX know if he needs anything or has questions answered or anything else to ask hubby. don't want him to get to comfortable with u again the ur husband will Begin to get uncomfortable.

  • 5 years ago

    If it's been over for 14 years, it's highly unlikely that they have any romantic interest in each other. It's also quite possible that she doesn't have any family of her own or that she doesn't get along with them and she also probably grew up with them, so they are like her family. So from that perspective maybe you could be more understanding. But, from your perspective I feel it is your husbands place to tell her to stop treating you so shitty or she can quite coming around. Every situation needs a little understanding, and I can see you have tried. You need to apologize to your husband for not going to his party and then you need to throw something for him yourself and not invite her, it's that simple. Maybe just make it a romantic dinner for two. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Well he is basically a workman on your property I would suggest he bring his own lunch. If and when he does finish all projects, he should be invited to dinner so the kids can at least see their own Dad they can draw their own opinions about him that way in an informal setting.

    Unless your new husband doesn' t have a job I would think they would not be hanging out together.

  • 1 decade ago

    Ask your husband what he's comfortable with.. Is he comfortable with you offering your ex lunch? Or will your husband, while working, say, "Ok, lets take a half hour for lunch.. See you back here in 30.." thus letting your ex do his own thing?

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  • 1 decade ago

    Discuss these issues with your husband and see what he says...if you can't ask your husband these questions then I guess you don't have open communication and that's a problem.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would ask your hubby what he is comfy with... I mean, how would you treat a random worker, when he or she would work on your house... would you offer a drink or a bite to eat? Bring this up and just let him know you want everyone to be comfortable. I'm sure it'll work out just fine! :-)

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, share meals with him. He should not expect you to feed him or provide his drinks. You would have to discuss the "level of familiarity" thing with your new husband before the old one shows up. I would think a quick hug would be okay.

  • 1 decade ago

    Just simply ask your husband.

  • 1 decade ago

    It would be up to your husband and his comfortability level on all of that

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    4 years ago

    Why did my friend insult me?

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