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Asking Eric: Did We Make a Mistake when We Became ‘Second Parents’ to Our Son’s Ex-Girlfriend?

The parents continued their friendship with their son’s ex-girlfriend, valuing her as family despite the breakup caused by infidelity 14 years ago.

  • The parents maintained contact with their son's former girlfriend despite a past episode that led to the breakup, framing the situation as ongoing friendship contrary to their son's experience.
  • About 14 years ago, their son was seriously dating the woman he dated, whom the parents adored and saw as part of the family circle.
  • Both parents say they adored the woman described as a prospective wife and daughter-in-law, believing she would make a good spouse for their son.
  • Maintaining ties with the ex introduced complexity into the family, as the parents' continued relationship after the breakup created emotional challenges for their son and household.
  • The case is unusual because parents rarely remain close after infidelity, and this retrospective account highlights events that began about 14 years ago involving their son and the former girlfriend.
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Parents kept up relationship with son's ex after infidelity

Dear Eric: About 14 years ago, our son was seriously dating a woman whom both my wife and I really adored. We both thought she would be a great wife and daughter-in-law.

The Fort Morgan TimesThe Fort Morgan Times
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Asking Eric: Parents kept up relationship with son’s ex after infidelity

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TelegraphHerald.com broke the news in on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
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