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fullhouseof5's picture

Since I am new here I will give a bit of background. I am a bio-mom to a 6 year old girl and have 2 step-sons ages 6 and 8. My husband and I have only been married a bit over a month (but were together over a year before getting married). He and his ex-wife (BM to both the boys) were divorced many years before I came along. They have a wonderful co-parenting relationship with 50/50 timesharing. I am very happy that they get along and she and I get along as well.

This is my issue/question. Her birthday is coming up and my husband says he always gets her something for her birthday...not just from the boys, from him. Nothing extravagant, just a bottle of wine. I am not really sure how I feel about it. My initial reaction was to be upset about it. It seems a bit over-board. Maybe I am just being sensitive and its not a big deal. What do you all think? Is this crossing the line between being friendly and civil for the sake of the kids? Am I over-reacting in thinking this is inappropriate? Do I just deal with it and move on?

Thanks for any advice!

bigblues1981's picture

I think he should add your name to the card so that the gift will be from both of you not just him….You are his wife now…not just a girlfriend or fiancé and he should respect your wishes.

fullhouseof5's picture

Thanks for all your advice and input. Those links were great Thetis..thanks.

She is the mother of his kids. I think that is what bothers me a bit more is that he is not that understanding or even willing to hear my side of it. He just right away thinks I am over-reacting.

That is a good idea bigblues. Adding my name to the card would make me feel a bit better.