My Husband Kept Supporting His Ex, Then Blamed Me for Speaking Up

Sarah discovered that her husband, David, had been sending money and speaking regularly with his ex-girlfriend, Maria. This hurt even more because David had previously demanded that Sarah delete her old contacts and cut off communication with her own exes. After Sarah contacted Maria to ask her to stop calling David, David became angry and accused her of causing trouble. Their argument escalated, and he physically assaulted her. Sarah was left frightened and questioning whether she had done anything wrong. The conflict also deepened when David wanted to give their newborn son the same name as Maria’s child. Sarah refused and now wonders whether David’s relationship with his ex is affecting their marriage. Should a married partner send money to an ex without discussing it? What boundaries should couples set around former partners? Most importantly, what immediate steps should Sarah take to protect herself and her child after the violence?

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