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There might be no relationship so unnatural as that between your husband…and your ex-husband. But it is a relationship that sometimes has to exist. If you have children with your ex, then he is bound to remain in your life, for the sake of your children. But now that you’re re-married, there is another man around, taking care of your children, influencing them, advising them, and being responsible for them. Naturally, the ex who helped you make those kids is going to want to know the new male who is spending so much time with his offspring. In fact, they have to communicate so that all the parents—biological and step—can have a united front when it comes to parenting. But sometimes, they communicate too well and even like each other. Here is what it’s like when your ex-husband befriends your new husband.
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You can’t sh*t-talk your ex
You don’t feel as free to talk badly about your ex to your husband because, well, they’re buddies now! So, you’re actually sh*t-talking your husband’s friend. That’s a bit frustrating. Isn’t complaining about your ex-husband one of your God-given rights in this world?
