Topic: Christmas dinner invitation
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Tue 12/07/10 04:52 AM
Hi, i split up with my wife about three years ago and bought my own flat, for the past year i have been very poorly with a serious illness. i had the children over and my wife wanted to come over with them, i aggreed, i cooked dinner and had a nice time. That evening she invited me over for xmas dinner knowing her fella will be there.

i don't know what to do, Do i go?

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Tue 12/07/10 05:12 AM
if u all are still friends. And u have kids together. Why not go. better then being alone on xmas. She seems like she still wants to be friends. And if ur sick then she might help u out when u need someone.

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Tue 12/07/10 05:15 AM
Nobody likes being alone at the holidays. I would kill to be able to spend Christmas with my children. So if you have that opportunity then TAKE IT!

Sounds like your ex just wants to be friends and look out for her children's father. Go enjoy yourself and remember the true joy of the holiday season. Being with friends and family.

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Tue 12/07/10 10:37 AM

Hi, i split up with my wife about three years ago and bought my own flat, for the past year i have been very poorly with a serious illness. i had the children over and my wife wanted to come over with them, i aggreed, i cooked dinner and had a nice time. That evening she invited me over for xmas dinner knowing her fella will be there.

i don't know what to do, Do i go?


If you feel comfortable then I say go and enjoy the holiday. Spend time with your children. Have you met her fella yet? Is he disrepectful towards you or no hard feelings??? I would go and at leaqst enjoy the time with my kids, and feel free to leave after the food. :)

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Tue 12/07/10 01:04 PM
Thank you, but how can you be a friend with a woman who has thrown you, stole my life with my children took all what was in the house, took my money and now wants tobe a friend

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Tue 12/07/10 01:15 PM
Edited by whispertoascream on Tue 12/07/10 01:23 PM

Thank you, but how can you be a friend with a woman who has thrown you, stole my life with my children took all what was in the house, took my money and now wants tobe a friend
Well YOU did not say that in the opening post. :tongue:

But you know, I say push it all aside for one day. If she is willing to be civil, then do it for the children. Because in the end furniture, and money can always be replaced; and you will be able to spend a wonderful day with your children (your life). And in the end, is that not what it is all about? The children? You and your ex do not have to be best friends. It's not like you have to go out and have lunch with her, or help her decide what shoes goes with what outfit.

to me Christmas is a magical time for children. And I would do anything in the world to be able to spend Christmas with mine. Even if it did mean having to put up with my abusive ex. To see a child's face light up on such a magical day are memories that you will cherish for a life time. So seize the day enjoy it. Because honey those moments do not last forever.

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Tue 12/07/10 01:21 PM
Thank you, I will go and see her and her fella as I have nothing to loose, but all to gain. how are you spending your xmas day

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Tue 12/07/10 01:22 PM
Thank you, she has said she will help me as she feel guilty, and not been getting along with her fella.

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Tue 12/07/10 01:56 PM


Thank you, but how can you be a friend with a woman who has thrown you, stole my life with my children took all what was in the house, took my money and now wants tobe a friend
Well YOU did not say that in the opening post. :tongue:

But you know, I say push it all aside for one day. If she is willing to be civil, then do it for the children. Because in the end furniture, and money can always be replaced; and you will be able to spend a wonderful day with your children (your life). And in the end, is that not what it is all about? The children? You and your ex do not have to be best friends. It's not like you have to go out and have lunch with her, or help her decide what shoes goes with what outfit.

to me Christmas is a magical time for children. And I would do anything in the world to be able to spend Christmas with mine. Even if it did mean having to put up with my abusive ex. To see a child's face light up on such a magical day are memories that you will cherish for a life time. So seize the day enjoy it. Because honey those moments do not last forever.


I would take any opportunity to be with my children, even if it was meeting at a gas station as they were leaving town. It is the effort and the joy you share with them that they need and remember when all is quiet and lonely.

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Tue 12/07/10 02:16 PM
There are worse things than being alone on Christmas.

Maybe the kids can visit you at your place?

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Tue 12/07/10 05:02 PM

Thank you, she has said she will help me as she feel guilty, and not been getting along with her fella.



Sorry but the "not getting along with her fella" smells like a rat to me! As in she doesn't want to be alone on Christmas and so is hedging her bet.

See if the kids can come have a day with you, Christmas is more that a day you know, it is a season.