My daughter asked me about her mom's new boyfriend and I just kept it neutral and told her to talk to her mom about it. Thought I handled it well but then my ex texted me saying I was asking questions to get information. I literally didn't even ask anything! How do you guys deal with this kind of accusation when you're actually trying to do the right thing and stay out of her personal life?
Co-parenting with someone difficult is exhausting. I feel you. Just keep doing the right thing and your daughter will notice the difference between how you two handle things.
You handled that perfectly honestly. Keeping it neutral and redirecting her to her mom shows maturity and keeps your daughter out of the middle. That's solid co-parenting right there.
That's exactly the right move. My rule with my kids is I never talk negatively about their mom and I don't get involved in her personal stuff. Sounds like you're doing the same and your daughter will respect that.
You handled that exactly right. Staying neutral and encouraging her to talk to her mom about it shows real maturity. That's actually pretty hard to do when you're frustrated with the other parent.
That's the move. Kids don't need us talking bad about their mom even if things are messy. The fact that you kept it neutral probably meant more to your daughter than you realize.
You handled that right. Keeping it neutral when she asks about mom's boyfriend is exactly what kids need. Don't give her ammunition or opinions, just help her talk to mom about it. Tough spot.
That's the sweet spot honestly. Not feeding into the drama makes you the stable one she can trust. Even if mom makes it harder, being the chill parent pays off long term.
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Co-parenting is brutal sometimes but what you did there is exactly what the kids need. Stability and respect for both parents even when it's hard.