Her Dad Invited Her Ex-Husband to Christmas Dinner and Didn't Tell Her

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[scbrt]

My daughter had a long term boyfriend who we all bonded with. They broke up. I'm still in touch with the ex. I would never invite him to a function of any type that my daughter would be at. That would just be weird.

[Chezmeralda]

You'd think the guy would clue in if both his daughters are saying that the ex is a bad and controlling guy. Like come on, obviously children, whether they're older or younger, hide how they really are in front of parents when they know it would get them in trouble.

[maryjane]

I had a similar situation. My ex was so horrible, however my mom liked him so much that when i made mistakes she'd take his side (even though she knew he cheated on me) still invites him to our house, he harasses me in front of my mom but she finds it cute like hes just teasing, the list goes on. I cant move out yet due to financial reasons, i wish parents would stop involving themselves in their kids relationships to a point where they have no control.

[AppleCore]

Oof, I used to be in a abusive longterm relationship. Luckely my parents didn't like him anyway. But I never opened up about the abuse. My siblings liked him and probably wouldn't believe who he was behind closed doors. Can't imagine him showing up at a family gathering. I'd scream

[kitcatattack]

This sorta happened to me but I was the ex. The only difference is we had a kid so I was invited to Christmas dinner so I can spend the holiday with my child while they got to see their grandkid. I think their parent is the asshole but it all is very situational.

[laurelloaf]

Sounds like the dad should maybe reflect on his own controlling behavior 🙄

[beccablueeyes]

Whether she is a lesbian or whatever complex emotions she has, she cheated. Being gay or finding yourself is not an excuse. Also not sure if I believe her saying he was controlling. She had the freedom and space to find someone and cheat. Not something that usually happens if you are being constantly watched, tracked and monitored.
I also understand not having respect for someone that would be with someone that is married and cheat. The girlfriend would not be welcome in my home because I think she is a disrespectful and disgusting person. I would also be disappointed in my daughter for being someone that would cheat.
Saying all that, I would not invite the (ex) husband to my home for Christmas dinner. He and the cheating girlfriend would both not be welcomed. I would see him either Christmas Eve or Boxing Day if I really liked him and wanted to see him.
I think another layer is that because they were childhood sweethearts, he saw him grow up and there is a different emotional attachment to someone you only know as an adult vs also as a child.

[beyondhertomb]

The title sounds like an episode of the Gilmore Girls

[shareeclifton]

If they had kids together, I might not see such an issue. But like the dad should have taken the daughters side over an ex. Always.