Is it odd that my ex-in laws still contact me?

Question

My ex and I got divorced about 2 years ago, and since then I've remarried and have a new baby boy. My ex in-laws still email me and want to chat, they want to see pictures of the baby, and wonder what's going on in my life, you know, small talk. They always loved me and knew that my ex was an @ss. Hence the divorce. My current husband says he's ok with it... but I'm not sure how true that is.

Is it odd for them to still want to stay in touch with me? I haven't heard much from my ex, but we are on friendly terms, if we were ever to have a reason to speak again. Should I email them back, or move on from that part of my life? I'm confused...

Answer 1

I think that if your husband is o k with it you should be fine.  But I would not go as far as physically visiting with them or taking your baby over to see them, unless they invited your husband.

Answer 2

Not all that uncommon.  My ex's family actually talks to me more then they talk to her.

It was a pretty funny situation when i left my ex, her aunt and uncle actually wanted me to stay in their guest house.

Guess if your a likeable person, people are going to want to stay in contact with you.

Answer 3

They like you! If you have kids with the ex then the kids are related to the ex-inlaws. Stay friendly with them. It is common

Answer 4

still small chat is okay!

Answer 5

What's so wrong with being in touch with them. During your relationship with their son, you were part of the family. Just because you divorced their son, doesn't mean they divorced you. It's normal to still have contact with ex in-laws if you were close to them. There's no harm in it and you should be happy they like you so much.

Answer 6

Just small talk is okay, nothing personal. I divorced my ex because he was a jerk, and his family knew it. Ultimately they didnt want the divorce, but they dont blame me for doing it. I live in a very small town and when I see them out we speak on friendly terms. Nothing real serious, I will sometimes send them emails. Yes, that is my ex's family, but they are great people and we will forever remember that I was once apart of their family.