I’m sure my ex manages to convince many acquaintance type friends but he has a history of fall outs with people who really get to know him. The problem is that the parents from my daughter’s school only know him on a very superficial level so it causes problems for me trying to establish friendships. He sabotaged friendships when we were together. I’m sure some of the dads get the sob story. I imagine he can be quite convincing to them. He’s the king of turning on the fake tears. That was the staple of the emotional blackmail when we were together. I, of course, was never permitted to cry. That would have consequences. I don’t even bother trying to tell people what he’s like as I know it will make me sound pathetic but it’s hard to cope with isn’t it?
