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WAS I WRONG TO BANN BM FROM STEPPING FOOT ON MY DOORSTEP?

decofru's picture

I banned my step son's mom from coming to my house, why should she? to see what TV we have now or if we have changed our couch? she should not satisfy her curiosity by coming to my house. At times she would knock on the door while we were having sex, imagine my anger when i realised we were disrupted by her!! next thing she came to see my MIL and stayed for over 20 mins, then she came again to see MIL and stayed another 30mins and i said that's it!!! i told my husband i dont want that bitch in my house, she does not even greet me and she trash talks me so how can she be welcome in my house. I told DH that if ex wife wants to see her ex MIL then she should meet up with her in town or invite her to her house, not to sit her ass on my couch. If she wants to pick up her 10 year old son then she should meet up with him in town at decent hours instead of knocking on our door at 8pm?

If its a problem for her then she can take her son and stay with him!! Its bad enough to have to know she exists and will forever be in the picture because she is the mother of my husband's first child (That sucks a lot to know they share a first child together, i wish i could have given DH his first child, i will never get to give anyone a first child or share a first child with anyone!!!) I just want to forget she exists so I dont want to see her ugly face on my door. I told her she is banned from my house and she replied cursing me and telling me she will do as she pleases and come pick up her son whenever she likes! I was like bitch you dont know who you are messing with, i told her i will get a restraining order against her and she will get arrested if she ever set foot in my house and I meant it!!! That's when she listened.

I hope we will move from here and live somewhere she will never know or step foot in. She used to take advantage of the fact that she knows where we leave and whenever she came to pick up her son in my absence, she wouild claim she had sex with DH in our house!! She is sick in the head, I really hate the fact that she does not want to take her son and i have to be burdened with extra responsibility of raising her child, doing her job, how do you happily raise a child of the woman you despise! I hate that DH will forever be tied to this woman and whether i like it or not BM and i will cross paths because of SS. I wish she could relocate to a far far away country and take her son with her. When her son visits her on weekends, she asks him a lot of questions about what goes on in our home and the stupid child tells her, when i told DH to tell his son to stoip telling his mother our affairs SS son said, "what must i do, if she asks me?" Daaaah you tell her not to ask you!!

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MoominMama's picture

You did exactly the right thing. She has no business coming to your home especially after making claims about having sex with your DH. 

I would have liked to hear more that your DH wanted her banned though, after she did that!?

Kids are kids, skids always snitch on you and act as BM's agent in your home. They get rewarded for it by BM. I doubt you will stop that unless you take sanctions such as if you hear that he has been telling BM your business then his electrics will be confiscated or reduced. That might work but it's a hard one to fight. The kid will be desperate for attention from BM who he probably feels abandoned by as he does not live with her like other kids live with their BM's. 

Good for you taking back your rights to a BM free home! 

 

decofru's picture

DH agreed BM wasnt supposed to come to visit MIL but he said he sees nothing wrong with BM coming to pick up her son as long as she waits outside and not come in. He says most parents pick up their children from their ex's homes!! I did not want BM knocking on my door at 8pm or whenever she felt like it without even setting an appointment, so i had to take matters into my own hands. If BM was a decent respectful person maybe i wouldnt have minded, provided she called first and came at decent times but no she is a lunatic who tells grave lies. Im not okay with her knowing where we live, she just might send a hit man to come kill me in my sleep! I really hope we will move from here and go elsewhere but still as long as her son is living with us he will show her where we live. He is loyal to his mom and uses anything to try and please herr to get fake love and attention from her, that includes trash talking me and telling her everything, these days the mother doesnt gloat about me to me just to keep her son out of trouble 

MoominMama's picture

'most parents pick up their children from their ex's homes!!'

Not those who are crazy trouble making bitches don't get that right anymore. She has blown it and someone has to put their foot down, that someone had to be you but your DH needs to back this. I don't blame you for wanting to move away. The problem there is that your DH will most probably be the one having to take the kid to and from BM because of him being the one who moved. Which brings me to: what is in the CO?

We moved away, two hours drive away from a nasty narcissistic crazy BM. My husband moved for his work (a better situation and closer to access to my family) but he didn't have to,  it was better for us. SS was already not seeing BM by then as she had managed to alienate her own son against herself, quite a feat that!. Despite that fact she want bat sh** crazy when she found out we had moved. SS was 16 and our lawyer said that as she was not seeing him etc that it might legally be true that she has the right to know the address of where her spawn is that we can just furnish the address if she tries to cause a scene. She did of course. I didn't want her to have our address as we had been threatened by her 'flying monkeys' - one of them actually threatened my DH's life. Threats to defame me with my family (that would never fly and he doesnt even know them) so i was keen to have a clean break from this. Cut a long story short she created all kinds of hell and included the estranged SD screaming down the phone at DH.

If you move you will have to tell her where her son is living and give the information of the school he is living at i am sure. I am not in the US but i'm sure the law would state the same. If you do move and he does have to ferry the kid to her then this crazy ex might just try to say that your DH has had relations with her again during that time and you and he have no way of disputing it. If you stay where you are but get a restraining order on her and have her collect SS from a public place she cannot do this.

Just some thoughts. 

* just noticed you are in Zimbabwe not the US. was there a divorce agreement detailing all this?

StepUltimate's picture

Oh no way. I never allowed BM any closer to my house than the curb... it was 1.5 hours away drop-off for DH for years until we got together, then BM moved back to town & started picking up & dropping off SS as a "F*ck You" to me. 

Funny how easy it is to live rent-free in BM's head & get her doing things that make my life more convenient just because of her arbitrary F.U. attitude. Unfortunately your situ is different & skid younger. Don't let your DH gaslight you into assuming it's normal for the ex-spouse to waltz in (even sane, respectful ex's rarely do that!). I'd ask him where he got those stats on what "most" ex's do, because it sounds like he made it up on the spot to manipulate you. I call bullsh*t on bis claim but am willing to be enlightened by facts if wrong.

If he continues to claim it's "normal" then tell him your last two boyfriends are coming over sometime soon and most ex-boyfriends coming over & disrespecting DH would be "normal" too, right?

Your DH needs to be called out on his tremendous bullsh*t. I am sorry you are dealing with this.

twoviewpoints's picture

Does MIL live with you in a house you own, or do you live with MIL in a house MIL owns? 

MoominMama's picture

Good point, I can guess where you are going with this Twoview,  also wondering what MIL's thoughts are on all this?

decofru's picture

MIL doesnt stay with us, she had visited for 2 days which ended up turning into 2 weeks. She kept telling stories as of why she could no longer go. MIL was probably the one who asked BM to visit her, though she denied it. When DH told her i no longer want BM in my house, she was against the idea but the decision wasnt hers to make. MIL is still in contact with BM as she is the mother of her favorite grand child.

decofru's picture

Wow i guess your BM is way worse than mine. I dont know of any laws detailing any of that information but i guess every parent has a right to know where their child lives.BM now picks up her son from DH's work place, sometimes she sends her nephews to pick him up from home at times we call a cab to take SS to his mom's place. There are so many options, yet she was complaining as if picking him up from home was the only option she had! Men should really be careful of who they impregnate, my husband made a wrong choice and impregnated a crazy woman who is a bad mother and im paying for it, im greatly affected more than DH himself! Yet i came into the marriage with no baggage at all. He has no step kid to deal with and no Baby Daddy to deal with. The least he can do is acknowledge what his baggage is putting me thru and have my back always. Instead of bringing me baggage and then giving me a hard time over his baggage

Areyou's picture

More power to you. She sounds like a bitch. We banned BM from our house too after we found the bitch in our kitchen uninvited. 

ESMOD's picture

From your last post.. your DH needs to be the one to step up and set boundaries.  BM should not be randomly showing up at your home to see her child.  They should have a set CO schedule.  If that is not possible then at the very least, there should be some stipulated ADVANCE NOTICE PERIOD that she needs to contact at least 24 hours in advance to REQUEST time with her son and to arrange a meeting place.

MIL was not very empathetic to your feelings by having BM over for visits.  I will say that my MIL is a bit like her in that she does try to maintain a good relationship with the BM's of her grandkids... because they are her grandkid's mother.  Now, this can get a bit awkward because her younger son lives in the inlaw apartment behind her house so when his EX comes to see my MIL.. my BIL and his wife are literally 20 feet away.  I think it's rude to basically bring the ex to their residence.. but it IS MIL's home.. so I guess she can make her rules.

As far as the BM.. she may be blowing smoke.. or her and her EX may have been making the whoopie a time or two after they split up...it happens.. but it also isn't anything you need to have rubbed in your face.  She sounds difficult and honestly your DH needs to put a stop to it by having drop offs and pickups done remotely.

Now for the parts of your vent that aren't realistic.  You can't just take the kid and dissapear.  I know the feeling of knowing your life would be simpler without her being in it.. but she will be in your life and so will her son.  If you absolutely cannot get on board with that... then this is not the relationship for you.  If your DH can't or won't set limits on his EX then he isn't right for you either.  I'm not saying ALL limits you want can be put in place but there should be some that are... and yeah.. sometimes pickups can happen at a home and honestly if there was a set schedule of reasonable hour pickups then it wouldn't be as big of a deal because you could plan to be gone etc.. 

And finally, I understand the sadness realizing you aren't a first.. but that doesn't matter if you really will be the last right?  My DH had 2 marriages before me... had 2 kids and we had none together.. he has done things with others that I will never see.. he spent his youth with others.. I am his middle age.. and hopefully golden years too if we are lucky enough to live long lives.  While I do get melancholy about the time I didn't get with him.. don't let that ruin the time you DO have.

Maria10's picture

Yup did the right thing! Now take a moment to enjoy knowing that the balance of power has shifted! 

Big mental applause for you!

Also: to see a court mediator and make a schedule costs less than 400 for whoever files. That can give dh a reason to say no and to put some much needed boundaries( I speak from experience--I took the christmas money and gave myself a gift of bm1 being legally bound by a schedule and it was the best gift I ever got! DH being willing was just the icing!)

ProbablyAlreadyInsane's picture

BM unfortunately was given permission from the judge to come get the girls from the house this weekend... BLECK. But ordinarily she's banned form my house as well. It's a privacy thing. BM has made life rather he!!ish. So has her family. I don't need them entering MY PLACE. That's home to me and I expect that to be respected. She already gets to disrupt my life, hurt the skids, cost me hundreds a month and thousands from her debt over the course. She doesn't get my home. I need a place I can relax, and the reality? If my home gets invaded by BM she'll 1) snoop 2) she has sticky fingers and 3) it won't feel as peaceful for me to relax away from all the stressors of stephe!!.

You did the right thing. Good job.

SilentlyCoping's picture

Oh my goodness! When I read this I could so relate. I married my DH a little over a year ago and moved to his home state just a little while after we got married. So, we've been here in our home for over a year. When we first moved here, my DH's ex had occasion to have to drop the kids off. The first time she did, the girls invited her into our home to show her their rooms. I kind of let it pass because I thought well they're excited about their new room and so okay let her see it. Well, she stayed in there for 20 minutes. Then every visit after that, when she would be dropping the kids off, she would walk in with them like it was her home.  She would literally stand in our living room and watch TV, not say two words to the kids or to my ex, just stand there. Several times after that the kids would invite her in to see our new dog, she might come in to discuss school pictures with my ex, and she was standing here like again this was her home. So, after a few times of this, I told my ex I wasn't comfortable with her in my house. He said he didn't want to start anything with her, and that she didn't mean anything by it, it was just her way. I was very hurt because I felt like he didn't want to start anything with her, but he was okay with starting things with me.

 

I even went as far as to talk to my mother-in-law about it. She said the same thing my DH said, it's just her way, she's a little clueless, but she's harmless. Welll bullshit!!! A few weeks ago the shit hit the fan where my step kids were concerned, and my DH and I had it out. One of the things that came up was the fact that his ex just comes in our house on a whim. He finally promised me he would talk to her. Two weeks ago when he took the kids home, he told me he talked to her and explained to her that it was uncomfortable for me. Her response was that she was hurt, and that she hoped I didn't hate her. I could really give a shit less if she was hurt or not. That's not my problem. I told my DH it's a matter of privacy and respect. This is not her home, she has no business knowing what goes on in this home. She has no business knowing what we have, what we don't have. I told my DH hat he needs to talk to his kids too. Initially when we had this talk, he told me they were too young to understand. I'm calling bullshit now saying that he just doesn't want to have to deal with it. Well, I told him they are old enough now and they need to understand that they need to stop inviting her in here too. They need to respect the fact that this is my house too. My DG has yet to have a discussion with his kids.

decofru's picture

My husband said the same thing, "i dont want to start a fight with her over this", and i thought my wishes have to be denied in my own home just so as to avoid drama from BM, she has to be allowed to have it her way at the expense of my comfort.I told DH that she will get over it and accept it whether she likes it or not because its my home, my rules and she aint a friend of mine, so she shouldnt force herself where she knows she is not welcome! I am happy i never have to see her in my sacred place ever again, she is not worthy of knocking on my door its that simple! I dont go to her place, i have no idea what it looks like or how she is living there, what furniture she has, and the same should apply to her! I dont need her going around telling people she came to my home and saw a rat under the sofa or our Tv is out dated...

SilentlyCoping's picture

When I drop the kids off or go with DH to do it, I stay in the car.  I honestly do not want go in her home. Once I had to pick the kids up and I had to knock on the door. But I stayed right at the door. I don't understand why people think they can just come in and poke their nose in someone else's life. That's exactly what I told my husband, it's OUR  home, and she lost the privilege to know anything about you when she cheated on you and left you. Simple as that. And, I also told my DH, there's no way in hell her and I are going to be best buddies so I will be cordial if I see her at an event or something but that's all she's going to get.

momof3smof2's picture

Is your MIL living worn you or are you living with your MIL? If you live in her home, she gets to decide who visits. 

Outside that, you and your husband have to decide how to live your life.  I wouldn't allow my husband to ban my kids dad from our home without cause, but that's me. 

SilentlyCoping's picture

I understand your point of trying to clarify if it's the MIL's house or not. But, I think you may be in the minority when it comes to letting your ex into your home, or expecting your significant other to be okay with the fact that they come into your home. I guess it all comes down to why you might have split from your ex to begin with, and the relationship that you may have established prior to meeting your current significant other. But, again I would bet that you are in the minority on that side of things.

elkclan's picture

My ex is allowed in my house. He's my son's father. BM would be allowed in my house if she ever came to the city. Ive been in her home a few times and her kids even invited me into her bedroom (!!!) I wasn't cool with that. I'm not gonna tell my SSs their mother isn't allowed in my house that I share with their father. However, this isn't an everyday thing, so it's easier for me than those who have uninvited drop-ins on the regular. I'm sure BM will be in my house one day, but it might be years from now. She has behaviour problems, so I will be ready to ask her to leave if I need to, but if she behaves well she's more than welcome to the same hospitality she has shown me. (bathroom, tea, water...)

justmakingthebest's picture

My ex and his wife come into my home and DH and I come into theirs. We also do crazy things like all eat a meal together if they are in town for a kid event - softball game, band concert, ect. 

I no longer have any feelings of hurt, mistrust or anger at my ex. He no longer has those feelings for me. We co-parent and do it well. I think this is a huge reason why my kids don't act like stupid, entitled COD's. Because they know that Me, DH, Thier Dad and SM all talk regularly. Sometimes just to say hi! 

**** BM on the other hand is bat shit crazy and there is no way that I would let her in my home. We would have to do a Sage cleansing or something if she did. However, she is 1300 miles away and would never have reason to. She also won't let us pick up SS from her house. Mostly becasue she has lied over and over again to the court about where she lives, but I like to think it is also because of me. She hates my face. I tried with her, I really did. But I am over playing nice when she is hurting my SS.****