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Ok, well thanks for the support, those of you who have been constructive. Talking about how you think things will go down, really heavily drastic approaches or negative predictions for years later aren't helpful or particularly motivating to read.. Sometimes it like reading "ohh, she dropped her pen did she.. ditch her, she is disrespecting you because she knew she would have to bend down to get it and she knew another guy would be looking, which means she is a tart and she will cheat!!", take a step back, think about how you would REALLY react in my situation and then post..
Anyway, I spoke to her about it, said I didn't mind her meeting him for a coffee to catch up, but cocktails or anything more than that is too much. She agreed and focused the conversation around our relationship in a positive light. It wasn't weird/awkward, I timed it well and it was short and to the point.
I'm pleased with the outcome, so thanks to those of you that offered constructive advise, you know who you are. It's a shame you have to wade through the shite to get to the good advice.
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Do I go for fact based, like "I'm not sure I like the idea you meeting with him, because its a bit disrespectful and why do you feel the need to" or some other approach? I guess I just don't want her thinking that I'm making a big deal out of it and how to keep it short and sweet really.
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You're all right, I mean, ideally, she would have turned him down of her own accord, but that didn't happen unfortunately.
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I guess I don't really mind her meeting up with him for a coffee, but meeting up again after that or for a cocktail just seems a bit much.
I wanted to comment on this point before but it got lost somewhere. What was alarming to me as your replies continued on this thread was that you are so afraid in this relationship that you changed your mindset to suit her. Initially, you were concerned that she was even MEETING with an ex for coffee...then it began changing to well no the cocktails are the problem. Lets be real; your issue is that you wanted her to say no to the meetup...your issue is that you're uncomfortable with her even meeting her ex.
This is what makes you uncomfortable. All this "I GUESS coffee would be ok" and "I SAID coffee was ok"...come on man...all you did was just pussyfoot around what was bothering you. Instead of saying the truth ie; "I wish you had told him no because thats inappropriate and I dont think exs should meet for coffee" you put yourself last and changed what you wanted. You're so concerned with not appearing controlling, or an awkward/weird conversation, you (no offence) bitched up. As I said, if you didnt have a problem with her meeting for coffee, fine...but you did/do. As Cross said in the beginning "be a man congruent with your opinions."
When I questioned how things would turn out, it was because I thought you were actually going to be honest with her....not "kinda" honest. I thought you were going to be honest with her how her actions bothered you, and you were not ok with meeting exs...I didnt know you'd pretend you were ok with something you weren't.
I dont know what her meeting her ex for coffee means...I dont know if she will fuck him...I dont know if she wont. Hence I never mentioned that. What I do know is you're uncomfortable with something and was too afraid to call it out. Maybe you're more happy now that you avoided conflict or appearing controlling...and obviously that means more to you than stating your opinion or calling out stuff you dont agree with. That's you...and I just wish you had the fortitude to state YOUR HONEST opinion. The ease that she can have her ex tell her he doesnt want to be disrespectful, and her response is "We can meet" ie she'll be disrespectful, is telling. She knows she doesnt have to discuss it with you before accepting. She knows you wont state your opinion. She knows she can show you her messages with her ex inviting her and a friend for cocktails and you wont say "wtf....you really that stupid to go to coffee with a dude trying to invite you to his place?!"
Sigh...I'm not meaning ti be harsh; just honest.
Again, my whole issue is that you were uncomfortable with something and didnt say it. I'm saddened from seeing guys on here in these relationships where they cant even say what they want. Fuck cheating or whatever. It's sad to see men so afraid to anger, piss off or lose these girls. And meanwhile, she's fully confident in showing them she accepted an invite from an ex as if openness beats the simple respect you deserve to even ask if you're ok first.
The good advice was to say your opinion. I dont know who told you to change your opinion and hide how you felt to then pat yourself on the back that something was accomplished.