So I am sure somewhere and someone on here has had a similiar issue. I kinda need to vent and would like some advice. Together, my FI and I have 5 children. Its absolutely FANTASTIC and we would not change a single second of our wild, fun-filled, sometimes choatic life. The FI and his ex have joint custody as do myself and my ex. For the most part, things run quite smoothly. HOWEVER, this changed dramatically when the FI's ex realized he was 1. Happy 2. Happy without her 3. Getting remarried and 4. The children have adjusted well and that I LOVE her children completely. The FI and I live in a small town where everyone knows your name kinda thing. The divorce was ugly between the two of them and they battle lines were well drawn. Since we became engaged the ex and her group of friends have proceeded to send nasty emails, texts messages, and various other things to myself and FI. She is just being down right nasty. I have offered to meet with her for coffee and informed her I would not be interested in 'her side of the story" because the purpose was to insure a smooth transition for the children and to create an environment where we all worked together to benefit the kids. When I informed her that I didnt want to gossip about her ex she has since refused to meet. My FI is a very calm man and deals well with her behavior. I , however, do not tolerate childishness as well. And to be honest, I have behaved myself because the children do not need to be exposed to arguing and strain. The FI has asked her politely to stop her obnoxious behavior and she has not. Any advice?