Stepmamas – I am so excited! My piece,“Name Calling: When Your Husband Calls You By His Ex-Wife’s Name” is FEATURED on the home page of Divine Caroline! I so hope you’ll hop on over there and read my article. Please share the link via facebook, twitter, and all other social media you use! Thank you so much for your support!
Has your husband ever called you by his ex-wife’s name? If you are one of the thousands of second (or third) wives reading this, I know you’re nodding your head. So am I. It’s not so much that it happens but how we deal with it when it happens. I was in the Turks and Caicos airport when it happened to me… Read the full article
I have to laugh at this a bit because his ex and I share the same name…spelled differently though. It has been interesting at times that is for sure!
That’s too funny Sherrie!
Hahaha… no, but I have almost called him my ex’s name twice and we only started dating in January :p
see….it happens
Thanks, Peggy. I read your article “Name Calling” and I admit it made me feel better. It was funny, insightful and offers a much healthier perspective than I’ve gotten from reading other thoughts on the subject. I too thought my “hair was on fire” after the hubs called me by his ex-wife’s name this morning. They’ve been divorced for decades, and from what he’s told me she was a nightmare walking. We were joking around with each other and giggling like children – something we always do in the morning. He fancies himself quite the comedian at times. Then he slipped and called me by her name, and girl it was ON. He immediately apologized. I tried to guilt trip him with high dudgeon, drama and tears but it backfired. He got huffy, then dismissive and silent. Game over. It’s quiet in the house. I’m actually “sulking” in our guest bedroom right now. After reading your article, I feel really silly and sorry for being such a diva. When I come out, I’m going to apologize and all will be right with the world. You’re cool beans.
I hope you come out and give him a big hug. It happens to the best of us! Xxoo
Dear Peggy, after re-reading your blog, I called him at work and behaved as if nothing happened. We chatted amiably as we do several times a day. It was forgotten. This morning he surprised me by wrapping his arms around me and simply saying thanks for that. Someone once said a great marriage is “two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.” I agree. Can’t sweat the small stuff. big *hug* to you, Peggy!
Good for you!! Big hugs right back