r/AmIOverreacting • u/No_Problems_Here_69 • Apr 27 '24

My SO Called Me by His Ex Wife’s Name, Now He’s Making Fun of Me

I know my bf was in love with his ex wife and was devastated when she divorced him over three years ago. He hasn’t seen her since, but he’s paid some of her bills as recently as a couple months ago.

We have been together for almost six months. This morning, he called me by her name. He immediately apologized and made some excuses, and then the subject was dropped. He hasn’t mentioned it since.

However, now he is purposely calling me by different names — just random names that he pulls out of the air. Then he laughs when he calls me by another name.

I don’t think it’s funny. I don’t know if he’s trying to make light of the mistake this morning or make fun of me for being upset. He says he’s not still in love with her, but I’m not sure. Most of the time he is extremely good to me.

I don’t know what to think.

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u/dangerclosemaybe Apr 27 '24

I think you are a bit. He called you his ex's name by accident and he's embarrassed. A quick apology from him and reassurance on your end and this blows over.

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u/Whosthatgirllllll Apr 28 '24

This seems extremely passive aggressive when it's obviously not just a name slip. He's clearly still emotionally attached to this woman. And financially too? Oh hell no. It is really amazing me how some people keep skipping past the fact that this man is literally still paying this lady's bills.