4+ years escaped right now, even though I saw all the evidence, I never once saw the AP or any partner since. I’ve always dreaded the thought of seeing my ex with her a new partner, seeing my replacement as such.

Well after all this time the moment came, head on with ability to avoid it. Walking along the beach, coming in the other direction was the ex and her boyfriend, walking their dogs.

We stopped exchanged pleasantries, I was introduced to him, we shook hands, he seemed a little timid, but also seemed like a decent enough bloke. I’m sure he’s heard nothing but good things about me 😂

The pressure is off my adult kids, who knew, but were told not to say anything….funny that because I don’t ask anything.

In the end I walked away happy, I presented the best version of myself to him, hopefully made him think about his future with this full blown narcissist, and took the pressure off myself holding on to the expectation of emotions when this moment arrived.

My son told me he’s a nice bloke, and that’s why it won’t last, “you know what mums like”.