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Nansypansy Mon 26-May-14 07:47:19

After over 40 years of marriage of putting up and shutting up, including 2 years of 'living with the enemy' whilst our house got sold, I am now happily living alone with my two cats. My daughter is very supportive of me and my past and present situation whilst our son diplomatically sits on the fence. I have no desire to cross paths with my ex husband ever again. My dilemma however is how to handle family get togethers. It is our young granddaughter's birthday this summer and I know we will both be invited but I really don't want to go if he's going to be there and I'm not sure how to tactfully refuse. Our son reaches a milestone birthday later this year and I accept that I must go to that celebration. Any advice out there?

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gillybob Mon 21-Jul-14 13:24:25

Well done from me too Nansypansy I am sure it will be so much easier the next time and you have showed HIM that you are not curled up and dying in a corner, you are your own woman and you are out there ! so glad you did it. Well done.

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TwiceAsNice Mon 21-Jul-14 15:47:16

Well done it'll be easy now. Have a great life on living on your own it's great!

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mcem Mon 21-Jul-14 16:03:23

Well done. Many years on I'm finding that events like this are just fine. Ex + 2nd wife and I just co-operated beautifully over months of planning a big wedding. All went more smoothly than I ever could have imagined. You are doing exactly the right thing and I wish you well. Enjoy your independence!

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Coolgran65 Tue 22-Jul-14 04:16:19

Well done !!!

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