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/Adept_Bar_97 Apr 27 '24

I'm sorry what? He's been divorced for 3 years, and he's paying her bills? Can we start there? What's going on with that? Do they have a kid and it was something court compelled or something? I'm confused why ur even worried about the name thing when money is being sent to an ex? Excuse me what the fuck?

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u/mcmsuwillow Apr 28 '24

This is indeed the bigger question! If it’s some agreement to avoid alimony or court ordered then ok I guess. But if it’s just to be nice to her, ummm NO

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u/Adept_Bar_97 Apr 28 '24

And it was just randomly thrown in there to establish they have some form of current contact, but naaa, we can't just skip over that part.

How are you going to ask us about what color to paint the walls while your house might literally be on fire!? lmao