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What would be the reason for my ex-husband's negativity?

I am in my late 50's and my ex-husband is in his late 60's. Whenever I talk to him about plans or things I am going to do, he says we can pass away at any moment, it could even be next week. I say that I have to think of here though and what I am going to do for the rest of my life such as a relationship, maybe places I want to go, etc. Why would he always mention the inevitability of death when I mention planning for the rest of my life? I tell him I want to plan for now and just be happy in my life.

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  • Anonymous
    5 months ago

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  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    I dont know. 50s are not old, we have a long life a head. I am in my 50s to, i hope you will like to chat, if so my email is rw.joseph@yahoo.com, Maybe become friends if you like?

  • David
    Lv 6
    6 months ago

    What an odd question.  You call him your ex-husband.  And yet, you are so emotionally invested in the relationship that when he expresses an opinion that contradicts your own outlook on life...

    THAT UPSETS YOU????

    OK, so I can totally understand why the two of you sought a divorce.  Sadly, you haven't finished the whole process of divorce, yet.  You two are still married, regardless of what it says on a piece of paper.

    There is the legal side of a divorce (you get a final divorce decree...a sheet of paper)

    Then there is the emotional side of the divorce.  This usually boils down to ....indifference.  You don't think about your partner, you don't talk to your partner.  You CERTAINLY don't get upset about anything your partner says.  You are OVER that relationship.

    But not in your case.  You two are still married.  Finish the divorce process and this problem will solve itself.

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    He's your ex for a reason.  Maybe he doesn't much care about your plans for the rest of your life.  I have an ex.  He has NEVER talked to me about his "future plans."

    And maybe he's figured out that anyone can pass away at any moment.  I do agree with him.

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  • 6 months ago

    Maybe he can't figure out why you are discussing your future plans with a man who is, by any logic, not going to be a part of it. Just go do your things. He's not your husband anymore and doesn't need be a part of your future life planning. 

  • 6 months ago

    Your different attitudes could be why you are ex's right now.  

        He is also 10 year older than you.  Statistically women live longer than men, so it is likely that he is closer to death than you.  Not knowing anything about his life or health, it is possible that he knows something that makes next week look more likely rather than just possible.

  • 6 months ago

    I don't understand why you'd feel the need to communicate those things with your EX husband. What does that serve? Unless you two have children together who are under 19, and you are legally divorced, neither of you have any responsibility to the other. You have the right to live your life how you want to and so does he. Why do you care what his opinion is since you have your money and he has his? 

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