Hi,

He’d have to be really socially unaware to bring up other women around you. He’s doing it to keep you jealous. Just say when he brings up other women, “What was I before, chopped liver? Not cool.” Or, you can bring up your own other men. Or, if you don’t want to deal with him at all, do the “Slow Fade” after every time he brings up other women.

Other than that, personally, I believe that the kids come first, and you shouldn’t really date or see someone when the kids are around. Maybe I’d invite him to parties I’d throw so there’s no One on One time. That’s a friend, not a quasi-platonic buddy at the park.

• This reply was modified 10 years, 2 months ago by Inky.