I know it's probably just a slip of the tongue- they were married for over 15 years, divorced for over 3 years - and he still has to talk to her about the kids.
I've told him it hurts my feelings and he doesn't do it very often - but why does he do it all all?
I never call him by my ex-husbands name.
2007-05-16 10:45:36 · 18 answers · asked by Kaybee 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You have to turn the tables, and just call him by assorted men's names. Hopefully, he'll catch on. Mind you, with my sense of humour, I would wear a name tag for a week or so!
2007-05-16 11:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband did this a few times while we were dating, the ex-GF's name would slip out when we were first together and we had a disagreement or something... They fought all the time. So, as far as I can see, and from my personal experience, if it when it is something they used to do, like fight, he doesn't mean to, it is more of a habit. I know the straw that broke the camels back for me was when his Dad called me by her name, jokingly of course. I got so furious and to this day he doesn't mention her name. We've been married almost 6 years now. So, if it is recent and something they did often, like fight... then it is fully habit. Just give it time to no longer become habit. :-)
2016-05-20 02:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not follow the others' advice and do the same thing to him. That is just rude and immature. Don't do anything, as long as he knows he's done it by you reminding him. It is harmless and doesn't mean a thing. I have called my boyfriend of 3 years by my ex-hubby's name and believe me, I have no left over feelings for my ex.
2007-05-16 12:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by Gr8estluv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, ive done that a few times... and i always wanna die when i do. its usually if i had been around people from that time frame, and the ex's name had been brought up a few times in conversation. i completely have no feeling for my ex, and i feel like an idiot when i do it, cause i wouldnt like to be called by my husbands ex's name
2007-05-16 11:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by *never give up* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't mean to. I call my husband my ex's name too, and I really hate my ex. I can't explain it, it just happens and it is not because I am thinking of him.
2007-05-16 10:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a force of habit. Sometimes parents will call their children by the other children's names by mistake. It means nothing. Don't you think you would know if he was calling you that on purpose? I'm sure his tone would be totally different.
2007-05-16 11:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who knows - ask him to just call you honey or something so the name doesn't come out.
My then boyfriend, now husband, called me by his ex wife's name once - I told him I would give him a year - if it happened after that we would break up. He never did it again.
2007-05-16 10:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know but i do now how it feels my husband called me his ex-wife's name while we were having sex so at least it wasn't that bad? sorry i know how it is though
2007-05-16 11:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by nikie_atkinson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maye he does it to annoy you....I understand people make mistakes but, calling you his "ex-wife's" name is alittle bit extreme....I don't understand why he would do it often if it was just by mistake....A mistake is not something that is constantly repeated...I think you strongly need to sit down and speak to him....Allow yourself to truly be able to express the hurt he makes you feel when he does things like this to you.....
Good Luck***
2007-05-16 11:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Yvette D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Force of habit... slip of the tongue.
Get over it and laugh about it. As long as he is faithful to you and treats you well it really doesn't matter does it?
2007-05-16 10:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋