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Husband is helping ex-wife with her turkey?

My husband called me this morning and said that his ex-wife called and asked him to come over and de-bone her turkey for her. They have been divorced since 2001, have 2 grown children and she has family in town. If my ex called to ask me to bake pies for him I would politely tell him that would not be appropriate. I don't want to go home angry, but this really bothers me. Any suggestions?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Wow that's a tough one. on one hand its good that he called and told you, but on the other I am sure that you feel like smashing him in the head with a frying pan! =)

    If I were you I would take this with a grain of salt and talk to him about it when he gets home and just let him know it kinda hurt your feelings a little bit that she was so dependent on him. Try to be understanding, they do have a history and they do how children together. Doesn't matter if they are older or not that's a part of history you cant change.

    Good luck and be grateful he was honest.. most men aren't!

  • 1 decade ago

    Go over with him. That way you don't come across as the jealous wife. I would NOT be happy about her request either if I was you. I guess your husband obviously knows how to de-bone a turkey and she doesn't but honestly she could have asked the butcher at the store she bought the turkey at to de-bone it instead of asking your husband.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If Joseph hadn't beat me to it, that really leaves itself open to a joke.

    But seriously, that isn't necessary or appropriate. If he had to go over there because it was the only chance he would have to see his kids for awhile (or something like that), then fine. But to simply do a chore for her? That's not necessary. That relationship is over, as is any responsiblity toward her that doesn't include his kids.

    Now, you may want to at least think about the other side, though. Maybe his helping her out helps keep the peace. Because of the kids, she will always be a part of his life, whether you want her to be or not. So, I don't have to tell you that life will be a whole lot better with them on good terms. I don't know if that makes the argument... it was just something to think about.

  • 1 decade ago

    I'd be pissed. I hope he doesn't go or hasn't gone over to help. That's crazy. She needs to find a different friend if she's not strong enough to de bone her turkey. My suggestions- show and tell your husband how ridiculous and crazy it sounds and if he goes it's gonna cause problems.

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  • 1 decade ago

    That would NOT be happening.

    Why can't the 2 grown kids de-bone the damn turkey?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think you misunderstood. He called to tell you he was going to bone his ex wife and stuff her turkey. Big difference.

  • monie
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I would express to him how that made me feel. You don't have to be mad, but you should be hurt. She could have had the butcher de bone her turkey. I think she is still trying to de bone your husband.

  • I think de-bone her turkey is code name for something else.

  • Ellie
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    He should tell her,sure he will go over and debone the turkey but he is bringing you with him

  • 1 decade ago

    Well, you can at least take comfort that when your marriage falls apart due to lack of trust, you can count on him to help you with Thanksgiving.

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