I feel so mad right now. I have no choice but to remain living with my ex until I can move back to my own home (it’s currently being rented out). me and my son (16) have just returned from a weeks holiday. the night before going it all blew up between him and my ex, he’s not his birth father but has been part of his life for almost 8 years. My son is refusing to talk to the Ex even after coming home. I don’t want my son to feel as though he has to pick sides. The Ex is refusing to make any attempt to repair things and it’s making the situation at home more tense. what do I do in this situation? I have tried talking to my son but he is just not interested. Any advice welcome 😢
Last updated on:2025-08-23T14:20:10+05:30
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You're a mom first before anything.
your son is already showing where he stands. he doesn’t want to engage and that says a lot about how he felt during the fight. your ex not making any effort kind of makes the choice clearer, even if you don’t want it to be sides.
i remember being in that kind of house, no one talking, everyone walking past each other like ghosts. i wanted to smash plates just to break the silence. it’s so messed up when the grown one refuses to even try but the kid is left carrying it.