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Mother’s Dilemma: Should She Stop Her Ex from Texting Their Toddler?

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In the tangled web of co-parenting, a mother (33) is facing a quandary that’s causing quite a stir. She and her ex (33) use a court-ordered app to share updates about their 1.5-year-old daughter. But recently, the dad has started sending daily ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ texts to their little one. While some might see this as a sweet gesture, the mom is considering asking him to stop. Why? Well, she’s the one who ends up reading them, not their toddler. But is she being unreasonable? Let’s dive into her story… ️‍♀️

The Co-Parenting Setup

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The Custody Situation ‍

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The Boundary Issue

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The Texting Dilemma

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The Mother’s Concerns

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The Emotional Struggle

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The Moral Quandary

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A Tug-of-War of Emotions: Is the Mother Being Unreasonable?

Caught in the crossfire of co-parenting, this mother is wrestling with a moral conundrum. Her ex’s daily texts to their toddler, while seemingly sweet, are causing her distress. She’s torn between wanting to maintain boundaries and not seeming petty. After all, the texts are intended for their daughter, even if she’s too young to understand them. But is she right to want to keep the texting strictly about their daughter’s updates? Or is she denying her ex a chance to express his love? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this… ️

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NTA/YWNBTA: Discussing court involvement for boundary-pushing father.

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Ex’s calculated misuse of parenting app, seek legal advice.

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NTA. Validating comment supports OP’s need to protect their child.

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Creative solution for ex’s messages, but some resentment remains.

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“Malicious compliance style” – a**hole ex trying to annoy you.

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Manipulative ex using texts to control and manipulate. NTA!

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Seek court’s help, don’t engage directly. YWBTA if you do.

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NTA: Ex is using messages to manipulate, seek legal advice.

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Heartbreaking story of abuse and manipulation, but inspiring strength and resilience.

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Disable notifications, comply with court order. Good luck!

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NTA: Ex trying to antagonize you, validation and chuckles

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NTA, take legal action to stop unwanted contact for coparenting.

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Family lawyer advises setting boundaries with ex on coparenting app. ‍

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NTA: Ex’s texts have hidden agenda or misguided love ‍♀️

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NTA. Misuse of parenting app, consult lawyer for resolution.

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NTA/YWNBTA: Take action! Contact your lawyer to set boundaries.

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You’re not the a**hole! Here’s how to handle it.

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OP’s ex is manipulative and abusive. NTA. Turn off notifications.

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Ex-husband’s texts to toddler: Is he testing boundaries?

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NTA. Take it back to court and put him in his place.

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Ignore annoying texts, focus on sharing important info.

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OP’s fear of father’s manipulation and advice on setting boundaries.

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“NTA. Stalker ex’s relentless abuse. App provides evidence for consequences. “

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Mother not at fault for stopping ex from texting toddler

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Dealing with manipulative exes? Try the Grey Rock Method!

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NTA. Texting a baby? That’s absurd!

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Ignoring the texts might be the best way to go.

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Asserting boundaries: Stop the violation of court order!

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Ex’s texts: YWNTA. App for communication, not toddler’s love declaration.

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Ignoring ex’s texts is the best way to handle it!

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NTA, protect yourself and your child from abuse and manipulation

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Ex disregards court agreement, NTA for stopping toddler texts.

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NTA ‍♀️: Ex’s manipulative texting, suggest alternative communication methods through court.

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“NTA, suggest email for messages. Be cautious of his intentions.”

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NTA. Ex using app to upset you

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NTA: Protecting your child from unnecessary communication.

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Nta, ex is using app to stay in contact. Disturbing behavior.

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Legal advice needed: Ex breaking rules, courts should handle it!

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Ignore the ex’s texts, don’t give him the satisfaction.

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Shareesav | Shareesav

NTA. Stay strong, mama! Protect your daughter and yourself always. ❤️

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NTA! Take it to court for a resolution.

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Stand your ground against manipulative ex.

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Annoyed with constant notifications? You’re definitely not the a**hole!

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Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls ex a psycho.

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NTA. Report to courts. Ignore texts. Protect child from confusion.

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NTA. Manipulative ex makes co-parenting difficult. Support daughter’s choice.

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NTA: Set boundaries, but he keeps finding new ways to break them.

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Stand up for your child! ‍♀️ Seek legal protection against ex.

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Supportive comment encourages mother to take legal action against ex.

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NTA: Setting up an email for your toddler? Genius parenting hack!

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NTA. Father violating boundaries with infant. Talk to lawyer.

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NTA. A thousand times NTA.

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NTA. Emotional manipulation. He knows you have to read it.

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NTA. Ex’s manipulative texts are unnecessary and won’t affect toddler.

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Parenting dilemma: Manipulative ex texting toddler? Not the a**hole!

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NTA. The ex’s texts can be saved for your daughter.

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NTA: Communicate with the court for alternative options.

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NTA: Take legal action to stop ex’s inappropriate behavior.

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NTA, it’s definitely directed at you.

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