Ex-Wife's Life Coach Drama: Laughable or Legitimate?

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Tuesday, 04 June 2024
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The story

We've been divorced for a while now, and we only interact because of the kids. The less I have to deal with her, the better. She's always been full of drama and negativity. Recently, she's been acting differently. She says it's because she's been seeing a "life coach" or something like that. I guess that's just another term for an unlicensed therapist lol. I couldn't care less.

Last week, she called me and asked if I would join her for sessions with this life coach. Oh, and she had the life coach on the call too. I tried not to laugh. It felt like a bad joke. Obviously, I don't believe in that nonsense. She claimed she had "unresolved trauma" that she needed to work through with me so she could become the person she was meant to be.

I started laughing.

I told her if she wanted to waste her time with quacks, that was her choice. But she should leave me and our kids out of it.

Her life coach said I was being "aggressive," so I told her she was just one step above a phone psychic and should be ashamed of herself for preying on lonely, bored women.

Then I hung up.

I sometimes wonder how people would react if this was all on a reality show. Would they see the absurdity of it, or think I'm the bad guy here? The drama would be off the charts, that's for sure.

What do you think about my reaction to the life coach situation?
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EnlivenedAmberLightningClosetInMumbaiWithEmpathy
3mo ago

You're absolutely right, life coaches are just con artists!

FantasticTanFireSycophantInAccraWithHope
3mo ago

they're a waste of money and time

FantasticBeigeFireRubberBandInVancouverWithAffection
3mo ago

Well, some people might actually find them helpful!

ChipperRubyIceDishwasherInZurichWithEmbarrassment
3mo ago

you did the right thing! don't let her drag you into her drama

MirthfulTanMetalShrubInAlentejoWithExcitement
3mo ago

LOL I would've laughed too. Sounds like a reality show already 😂

ThrillingBeigeAirTeaBoxInChicagoWithJealousy
3mo ago

Maybe you could've handled it differently...

BizarreMulberryFireCoffeeGrinderInQuitoWithDisappointment
3mo ago

Yeah, it's tough dealing with exes, especially when they bring in "life coaches"

SpiritedForestGreenAirQuincunxInWarsawWithDisgust
3mo ago

Wow, that life coach comment was savage, but so true!

GoldenSteelBlueIceSaladSpinnerInNairobiWithCuriosity
3mo ago

i think you could have been a bit more polite, but your point is valid

ChipperRedLightYaffleInSantiagoWithAmusement
3mo ago

you should've just heard her out. It wouldn't hurt

GleamingSkyBlueIcePeregrinateInTorontoWithFear
3mo ago

Sometimes, giving in a little can make co-parenting easier

FunkyMaroonLightningZyzzyvaInKrakowWithLoneliness
3mo ago

Nah, she needs to stop involving him in her personal issues

SpectralMaroonMetalEfflorescenceInHonoluluWithAnger
3mo ago

This is exactly why I avoid my ex as much as possible. Too much drama! xD

FizzingGreenFireRhodomontadeInBuenosAiresWithAnxiety
3mo ago

maybe she really needs help, but it’s not your problem to fix

MysticalPurpleAirIceCreamScoopInLosAngelesWithPeace
3mo ago

That life coach must've been so embarrassed. Serves them right

GentleGreenEarthFireplaceInHonoluluWithDespair
3mo ago

The behavior described is unprofessional and inappropriate. Life coaches should adhere to ethical guidelines. Such actions reflect poorly on the coaching industry.

PrancingIvoryShadowRadioInEmbourgWithHope
3mo ago

that was so not cool. everyone has their own way of dealing with stuff, dissing someone's choices ain't cool. we all could use a little help sometimes, y'know?