How is this for awkward?

[Rocketpunk]

So my girlfriend calls me up today while I'm surfing the net for vape stuff.

"Perfect, that's exactly why I called you!"

My curiosity is piqued.

She then proceeds to tell me her ex-husband (she and I were, uh, dating before the divorce was finalized) just told her he was interested in switching from smoking to vaping.

Uh huh. Yeah.

SO... who's the only person she knows who vapes? Ah, and there is the rub. He and I have never met, never spoken words, but I mean, come on, I'm *that* guy. I'm sure I'm the last person he wants advice from.

SO.... I gave her a brief description of the Volt and sent her a link to a trustworthy vendor who sells them, to send on to him. I told her that he'd probably do best by calling said vendor and asking them questions. I don't think I'd feel comfortable talking with him, even if it was about vaping.

Not sure if this is even relevant, and Moderators, feel free to move or delete it if you feel like it. I just never thought about this aspect of vaping until now.

 

[Faylool]

Ive thought you were a chick because of your cute avatar. So now I know. Ha ha

 

[Rocketpunk]

A HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!

Who else thought the same thing?

 

[Rocketpunk]

It's a tattoo design my girlfriend won't let me get. ;-)

 

[Jarski44]

A HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!

Who else thought the same thing?

Wasn't sure, but was leaning toward female (wanted to use chick but figuered it'd tick somebody off).

 

[Faylool]

Generally only chicks should use chick

 

[akatina]

I don't see anything awkward with your situation at all. The thread, however, has taken a turn in that direction...

And fwiw I knew you were a guy. You've posted as much at some point in the past.

EDIT:
I realize the sarcasm of my first sentence got lost in type-lation. Yes, getting together with your girl's ex-husband is bound to be uncomfortable.

 

[frosting]

*raises hand* I too, thought you had lady bits.


That's tricky... really tricky. I would probably just say tell them to look at ECF themselves. I tend to be "Your ex doesn't exist, I don't wanna know, la la la la you're a virgin as far as I'm concerned" when it comes to ex's. I don't quite loathe much more than having to meet someone's ex because against my own will most of the time I already know the bull they put the current lover through. Then some people are just one big happy family about it. I would not want to help someone's ex but the greater good of me part would at least tell them here's an awesome forum, now sink or swim.

 

[DuffyA2Z]

A HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!

Who else thought the same thing?

Guilty as charged Sir!!!!!!

As for your original post ... I agree with you 100% I know some people have a "friendship" with said ex's new partner For me that would never workout. I chased the lil weasel out of the house 10 yrs ago when he barged in ranting and raving attempting to belittle my wife. he hasn't come back since...which is good for his health.

 

[Thrasher]

screw the vaping i would want to know why she's chatting with the ex about me or even at all.

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

Hey Rocketpunk.
I knew you were a dude all the time!

Cowdogs have a hightened sense of smell.

 

[Chiku]

A HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!

Who else thought the same thing?

I did. Sorry.

 

[Rocketpunk]

No worries, Thrasher. They have an adorable five year old boy, so they're always going to be connected in that sense. They communicate on a daily basis. And trust me, there is absolutely nothing for me to worry about at all.

She's done an amazing job of juggling three men in her lives.

 

[Tanti]

I thought you were a guy...

That is an uncomfortable situation and I think you played it out just right.

 

[jerseyrob]

I'll be honest I thought you where female as well....Sorry Man ...How about them ravens , Im going to go, and work on the car, and then maybe go and build a tree house. ...LOL

 

[eyebedam]

It's a tattoo design my girlfriend won't let me get. ;-)

screw the vaping i would want to know why she's chatting with the ex about me or even at all.

Screw that I wanna know why you let a girl tell you what you can & can't get tattooed on your body.

 

[gcvt]

I did. Sorry.

Yup. Same here

 

[freedevil]

I would recommend you help him out. Its more awkward for him and if you're happy with your girlfriend (who still talks to him), theres no reason to shy away.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Get this. How awesome is my chick. She actually recommended an eGo to him! And she knows ZERO about vaping, only the stuff she's gleaned from me, hearing me talk about it to my friends and family and such. But she's heard me talking to others about how a lot of people went from cigalikes to eGos and were really happy. What an awesome gal. She can hang, that's for sure.

 

[Rocketpunk]

I would recommend you help him out. Its more awkward for him and if you're happy with your girlfriend (who still talks to him), theres no reason to shy away.

I would help him, for sure. If he called me and said, "Hey, I'm your gal's ex-husband, I'm really wanting to talk about vaping, can you help me?", I'd probably talk his ear off! In fact, he'd probably end up saying, "I get it, I get it, I gotta go now!" LOL.