Should we attend? but she will be there...

United States
March 11, 2011 3:59pm CST
My husband is invited to attend the 7th birthday of his friend, but his ex will be there and I feel awkward. I want to go there to see how his ex looks like and to face my insecurities.Yeah, I am insecure because his ex has the same work level as him, they were officemates before and travel together.His ex is talented and knows a lot of things like baking, photography,designs, etc. they are both into photography, which I find it boring. I feel so insecure with her talents, I am just a plain housewife. what should I do? Do I have to be insecure even if my husband totally loves me? What should I do if I see her at the party and talk with my husband?
13 responses
• United States
12 Mar 11
My thinking is that unless you go your thinking about what if will still remain, so if you feel that going will somehow satisfy your curiosity I would certainly attend. As far as what you should do if your husband talks to her during the party, nothing sweetie, turn on your regular charm and remember you are the one with him now and well she will not have much to say about that. I would not be insecure at all because you know your husband loves you and will be going home with you. Best of luck and remember you will have a chuckle or too and have fun!
• United States
12 Mar 11
angelic do not be nervous sweetie walk with your head up high! Some women think they can make our lives difficult but you walk and be comfortable with you and your hubby.
• United States
12 Mar 11
thanks, I will remember what you said if we attend the party. I am really nervous.
@stevieboi19 (1419)
11 Mar 11
I think you should go but not for the reasons of insecurities after all your husbands ex is just that, an ex he chose you and not because you like photography for you and your own talents and personality of course. I think you should go just to appear as if your not insecure about anything at all rather not fazed by her appearance at the birthday . If she's there and talks to your husband you should remain civil and confident as like I said your husbands with you not her , so theirs no point making up a worrying situation in your own head . I wish you luck with a response you will ultimately decide.
• United States
11 Mar 11
thanks for the reply, I still have plenty of time to think. Because of my insecurities I am becoming irrational and worrisome. You comment give me a little boost of confidence, yeah, she is an ex, and an ex she will always be.
12 Mar 11
I'm glad I gave you little boost, that was my good deed for the day . I'd definitely not worry too much about it though . An ex is an ex for a reason .
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
13 Mar 11
My sister is a house wife. She bounced around from college to college, and finally realized she just wants to be a mother, and a wife, and do those things. She has never been happier than she is now, and loves every bit of it. She is always trying out some new cooking thing, and she loves taking the kids to the park. Confidence in who you are is very difficult. Guys have the same problem many times. Not all, but many times. For example, I'm just a guy who works at a manufacturing plant. I earn a tiny amount of money, and do really boring repetitive things. My sisters husband, my brother in law, is ex-military and did missions in Iraq. He talks about IDEs blowing up, and dealing with all that. I talk about what screw driver I use on my products. He's strong and buff. I'm weak and flabby. But at some point you just have to accept that who you are is who you are, and you're ok with that. I have. No it's not easy. Yes you still have insecurities. But this is life. There will always be someone stronger, smarter, more attractive, more talented. And even if you do make it to the top, you won't be there for long. Bill Gates was the Richest man in the world. Hosni Mubarak stole that title away. But Hosni Mubarak was just ousted by Egypt in the revolt, so likely he'll lose his lead pretty quick to someone else. If I were you, I'd face down my insecurities. I'd go not to find out if she is 'all that', but rather to hang with my husband and have a good time. Maybe she is 'all that' and maybe not. But in either case, one thing she isn't, is your husbands wife. It's all you, and tough for her.
• United States
14 Mar 11
wow, I this is really nice words of advice, yeah I will face my insecurities. He loves me and marries me so there is nothing I should worry about. Thanks for the trivia about Egypt revolt too.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
20 Mar 11
If you are very very curious then you sould go. Don't feel bad cause you are not at all less then her or they would still be together. You are great, embrace your greatness!
• United States
21 Mar 11
thanks,we attended and it is not that bad after all, she has a foreigner boyfriend and when she saw me, she was shocked. and then she came parading her bf in front of my husband and I. She always steal glances, but at least I have not feel any insecurities.I wonder why my husband like her before.She is not pretty and my fahter in law commented before that she is hunch back. My husband says that she was kind to him, maybe that is why...
• India
12 Mar 11
i think u insecureness posses bad things in ur mind one thing i am telling to u your mind seems to be think negative don' be negative see possitive and think + she has a talent and u are a house wife u are suffering and insecure with these things these are not the matters everybody has their own talent if she has many talents and u also different talents common friend use it will shows u secureness. you do the great thing u dont know about your talent inside lets utilize that one u get the beauty of perfection.
• United States
15 Mar 11
I will try to erase those insecurities and be contented and happy for what I have. I am so lucky to have this love and I will hold on to it.
@piaoruo (43)
• China
12 Mar 11
I think you should trust your husband.After all,he and his ex-wife lived together.They certainly have a common interest before.
• United States
14 Mar 11
She is an ex-gf, I have to get over it.They may be together before but we are together now and it will be forever.
• India
12 Mar 11
I think you should go. Don't feel insecure, if you wont go along with your husband then that will be a thing of insecurity and you will be tense all those time when he will be there you think of her to impressing him... Your husband al ready know of her talent and your too. If he is with you happily then he love you and respect your talent to being a simple house wife more than her... So believe in you and go... Thanks...
• United States
15 Mar 11
thanks, we will definitely go, face your fear and and move on, right?
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
12 Mar 11
We all have the power to choose what we deem important in life. It's clear you undervalue your worth. Why do you do this???? Perhaps, it's time to re-evaluate your view of yourself. If your husband can see, why can't you??? Go to the party, proud, sharing your unconditional love that makes you priceless!!
• United States
15 Mar 11
It is because of the irrationality of my mind, I know I am of worth, that is why I am so touched with your words. Thank you for reminding me of that.
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
Hmmmm! I also have that in my mind cause whether I like it or not, there will come a time when I would have to attend a party where the ex is going to be but I already made my decision not to go anywhere where the ex will possibly be. I think its not because I dont want to face my insecurities but because the ex is such a b*tch and I know she will do something to put me to shame.
• United States
14 Mar 11
I see, it is better to put that way, in my case the ex is not a b*tch (I hope so) because she is educated as far as I know. Hope she uses her education well.
@Sheeny (173)
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
The best way is confront it. Don't avoid to be in the occasion. You will find then if there is still happening between them although i am not saying there is just pop in my dirty thinking. Who knows. But be open-minded to the situation. You may see them each other like they were lovers. Actually relationship to a friend have different thing compare to our partner's relationship. You might get jealous but believe it is only for the moment you'll get used to it.
• United States
15 Mar 11
Yup, I decided to face it and conquer my insecurities.
@nj_1022 (251)
12 Mar 11
Your husband marries you... meanig he must love you over his ex. I believe opposite complements each other better than those people having the same likes. I think it is more boring.
• United States
15 Mar 11
yeah, that is what he told me. I told him before that I will study again so that we will have the same course and job but he said that will be boring and tiring.
• New Zealand
12 Mar 11
If you trust your hubby, it is better to stay back. Jealousy could cause lots of trouble and issues. If I were you, I would choose not to go to the party with your hubby and stay at home instead. Why do you feel insecure? You have been a winner, havent you? You hubby totally loves you!
• United States
15 Mar 11
we decided to go. There will be other people besides her ex, so if I feel uncomfortable I will ignore her or talk to other people there. yeah, he really lovews me and I am very blessed
• Philippines
12 Mar 11
I think both of you should come , so that your worries will stop , and I am very sure your husband will show in the party how he loves you and that he chose you to be his wife. If you won't come your curiousity won't stop as well as your worries
• United States
15 Mar 11
that is indeed true, I will always think what will happen if we attend...