childhood sweetheart

Philippines
March 5, 2013 11:35am CST
My husband and I are together for 4 years and we have 2 kids. He has a childhood sweetheart that he loved so dearly during his high school and college years... we even fight most of the time bcoz of his childhood sweetheart. the girl is living in canada, but she has plans of meeting my husband once she visit philippines. what im worrying about is. should i let my husband meet her and just trust him that nothing is gonig to happen?
13 responses
@giex22 (273)
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Mar 13
If your trust is in question, then that's for you to have some headache if you gonna let him see his childhood sweetheart or not, b'coz once your trust is broken it will always have a mark on you and that you probably have a scar on your heart. Your trust is not the old times that is shine but have already a mark. As for me If ever that he want to meet an old friend he should say that you and your kids will come along too not just that they where only between the two of them, b'coz you're mind will be crazy thinking whatever will happened.
@giex22 (273)
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Mar 13
It is a nice idea for you also to know the girl, you can have a chat with them to see if you should doubt their relationship or not.
• United States
6 Mar 13
That is why she should invite her over for supper and plan a nice meal with dessert and leave them along to talk to each other.
@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
6 Mar 13
It's hard that one because he's has strayed before. A few months back, my boyfriend said his ex was going to be in town. He plays in a band and she was going to go to the bar they played in. He said I hope you're not the jealous type because she said she was going to give me a hug and a kiss. I kept quiet and let it all unfold. In short she was there to 'get' with him and he pretty much talked to her for about 15 minutes, caught up then ignored her the rest of the night. We do have to trust our partners. I did mine. He wasn't happy with the way she acted and he was a bit perturbed with me and my non reaction to her, but I trusted him not to be swooned by another person. If she is a self respecting woman, she would know that her childhood sweetheart has moved on. She would want to meet with both of you, not just him. That's my opinion on it.
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
well actually she wanted to meet me before. but lately my husband told me that she didn't want it anymore. but anyway I she has soem hidden agendas I guess my husband is mature enough to handle it.
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Mar 13
I think you should trust him if he has never given you reason not to. If he has cheated before you might have something to worry about. If not, then trust him. I know it is hard to do that but if you love him and want to keep being with him then trust is a must in a marriage. =)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
He actually cheated on me few years back. And he didn't only did it once... But several times. That is why im a bit worried
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Yes, of course trust him he is old enough to handle things and the fact you have been together for a long time and already with children you've nothing to worry if he will betray you he can do it anytime he want, for you are not in command of his time. This the time to test his love to his family okay.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
wow very nice words... thank you so much for that advice ill keep it in my heart. I know that I should trust him, and you're right... I he really has an intention to cheat on me he could've done in long time ago... thank you so much...
@Kathy1981 (157)
• United States
6 Mar 13
Why not have him invite her over for supper and fix a meal that she will like. So she can see that you and your husband are happy together with two children. Let them talk to each other and that should let her know you are happy together.
• United States
6 Mar 13
In my opinion I think your husband is not taken into consideration that this is hurting you because if I were you I would feel like I wasn't special. Spouses should always make each other feel special because their priority is each other. He is also not thinking about the emotional welfare of your children for they can pick up negative energy from the situation. Even if your husband is giving you the impression that you can trust him there is no guarantee that he will stay faithful. He's fooling himself and you.
@cttolledo (5454)
• Legaspi, Philippines
6 Mar 13
Stay calm and let him meet her. It is important to show him that you trust him. Allow him once but do not tolerate him to meet her over and over again..If you feel jealous with that girl then try to be honest with your husband tell him about your feelings or tell him that you are not comfortable seeing him with that girl... Try to be open with your husband..With that your husband will be more carefull of his action if he is aware of your feelings.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
5 Mar 13
In your place, I would offer that I would go with him, just to become friends with that girl. It would show good intentions, I think. I mean, I wouldn't like it, either, if my boyfriend wanted to meet an ex so badly... but I think I would accept it. Prohibition is not going to work, it's goinmg to create more tension and arguments and fights.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
5 Mar 13
I understand this situation kind hard and uncomfortable, but you need to trust your husband about this matter and if he really loves his family nothing will gonna change whether he or not meeting his childhood sweetheart. Also better to talk about your husband about your feelings towards to the upcoming meeting it's important that he knows your not comfortable on this and it's his call if he's going to do it even if gonna hurt you.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
If I were in your shoe, I would insist that I'll go with him to meet his childhood sweetheart. I think nothing's wrong with that idea. You should be thankful that your husband is so honest with you. Just give your full trust with your husband and obviously you are now his wife so why bother?
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
6 Mar 13
I thing that you just may be fretting over nothing all of us have had girlfriends or boyfriends and they will always be our first true love no with that said I know an ex love can be just a friend for what ever reason a break up comes
• India
6 Mar 13
Hiii.. I really think you should trust him. And he will never cheat you because he knows that he has a family. Even if he meets her he will not do anything wrong because family and their responsibilities comes first. Also trusting eachother is very important. Fights is not the solution but understanding eacother is important. Hope you have a great life ahead. Happy Posting!!!!
@miryanag (346)
• Bulgaria
6 Mar 13
I think you should let him. Once you see there is nothing there .You would be able to sleep well again sure that your man is yours to keep.