Well things seem to be going well, although there is a pattern that I have picked up on with ex, and I would just like to put it on here for anyone interested. EX says he is pleased with his contact with son, son says he is pleased with his contact with dad, ex picks son up and takes him out for a short while 2 to 3 times a week, either on picking son up or dropping son off ex feels the need to speak to me, at first I went out and spoke to him because I think it is better for son if he sees mum and dad speaking friendly and also the fact that son was taking a substantial amount of money out to buy a tv I passed that to ex, ok I am alright with that what I find confusing is this, ex as encouraged son to take back up his rugby saying he will take him and buy boots and other accessories, but then twice when they have been out and about ex is phoning me and giving son a proper slating off, sort of moaning about son costing him money, that he says he doesnt have, so he as blown a lot of money over the time he as been gone. but they are trying to reform a relationship he should be happy, not slagging son off behind his back to me and then being nicey to his face,. I wont let this get me down and will handle it, just wondering about views. Oh and in case anyone is wondering, after the twice I went out to the car I told myself now I must keep out of the way because it isnt about me and ex it is about ex and son, so the next times I make myself unavailable ex phones up after dropping son off and chats for a good hour, mostly about son and constantly repeating himself, he has told me a little about his little new life and some hobbies hes picked up, then if he catches sight of me when I am letting son in and out of the house he calls me over to go chat at the car, what is it all about, is he pushing himself too far and trying to be friendly with me so his relationship with son will work out, I dont know what he is up to, the thing is when he chats to me here in my vicinity or when his wifey isnt about, he is just like the old ex, when he is on the phone and I can tell she is about he is completely different and speaks with an arrogant hes deciding hes boss sort of attitude, I definately see the two sides of him in these situations, he is constantly on about money and how much he is unable to spend on son and how much things cost, when I think of how much he as blown in since hes been gone and son as had none of it, it is sad. But anyways folks, suppose not to worry, so long as son is happy I am happy, as for ex suppose he will work himself out someday