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Image Source: bing.comThe Shocking News
It was a typical Wednesday evening when my fiancé dropped the bombshell that he had left his apartment to his ex-wife in his will. At first, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. We had been together for three years and were planning on getting married in six months. How could he do this to me?
Image Source: bing.comThe Backstory
My fiancé had been married before, and his divorce had been messy. He and his ex-wife had been fighting over their assets for years, and he had finally given in and agreed to give her his apartment.
Image Source: bing.comHe had never told me about this before, and I was angry that he hadn’t been upfront with me. But as he explained his reasoning, I began to understand why he had made this decision.
His Reasons
My fiancé had two young children from his previous marriage, and he wanted to ensure that they would have a stable home. His ex-wife had always wanted the apartment, and he felt that giving it to her would ease some of the tension between them and make co-parenting easier.
Image Source: bing.comHe also explained that he had made provisions for me in his will and that I would be taken care of financially. He had left me his savings, his car, and his life insurance policy.
My Reaction
At first, I was hurt and angry. I felt like he had chosen his ex-wife over me, and I couldn’t understand why he hadn’t talked to me about this before. But as we talked more, I began to see his point of view.
Image Source: bing.comWe decided to seek the advice of a therapist to help us work through our feelings and come to a resolution that we both could live with. It wasn’t easy, but we eventually came to an agreement that we were both comfortable with.
The Resolution
My fiancé and I agreed to rewrite his will and make some changes. He would leave his apartment to his ex-wife, but only until their children turned 18. At that point, the apartment would be sold, and the proceeds would be split between the children.
Image Source: bing.comHe also agreed to add a clause that would ensure that I would be taken care of in the event of his death. We worked out a plan that would provide for me financially and ensure that I would have a place to live.
Conclusion
Dealing with the news that my fiancé had left his apartment to his ex-wife was difficult, but we were able to work through our feelings and come to a resolution that we were both comfortable with. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it to ensure that we could move forward with our lives together.
