2 years later it's still not getting easier

[whitneypinch]

Hello fullsteamahead,

Thanks so much for the reply. I appreciate it.

Well, I tried for us to all have fun together. My XW started to suggest it so I wanted to see how it went. It was no fun. Each time I would go I would see no love in my XW eyes. Most of the time she was texted on her phone while we were together.
It left me feeling empty and wanting more. I am sure it confused my kids as well.
Many times my 7 year old daughter would pull my and my XW hands together to hold hands. Thinking back on it I am heart broken for my little daughter.

I have no more interest for us all to get together. It more fun without my x being there.

I believe you are much better off turning down invitations. Looking back I think my XW does it to ease her guilt and as a PR strategy with our kids.

I believe if an X is interested in you and/or getting back with you that they will make that intention very known. I tried being friends with my X and all it did was cause me to be stuck and hurt over and over.

I wish you luck fullsteamahead. Feel free to write me anytime.