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Feeling Second to His Ex-Wife? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Place

Stanley Parker
6 min readOct 25, 2024

Ever felt like you’re playing second fiddle in your own relationship? I’ve seen it firsthand with friends, and it’s a rough spot to be in. You get involved with someone, but it feels like their ex-wife is still sitting in the driver’s seat.

If you’re nodding along, you’re probably feeling it too.

Let’s talk about what you can do to change this narrative. You shouldn’t feel like you’re stuck in someone else’s shadow.

I get it; it’s frustrating, but there’s a way to reclaim your place and restore balance.

Feeling Second to His Ex-Wife

1. The Ghost of the Ex-Wife

So, let’s set the scene. You’re dating this great guy, but for some reason, it always feels like there’s someone else in the room with you two.

And no, I’m not talking about a literal person.

I’m talking about his ex-wife. Maybe it’s how often she’s brought up in conversations or how much of his attention still revolves around her. It’s like she’s still there, pulling strings in your relationship.

At first, you think, “Well, they share a history, so maybe this is normal.”

But over time, that thought starts to wear on you. You feel like the third wheel, even though you’re the one with him…

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Stanley Parker
Stanley Parker

Written by Stanley Parker

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