Probably because he still has feelings for you. Too bad, so sad, and as you said, way too late. I hope you have a nice time on your first date in....how many years?

Dating is FUN! It's even more fun now than it was in high school...you can stay out late and not get grounded
My ex lives with OW and is so MAD that I am dating. As if he has the right to be. He dated the whole time we were married now it's my turn.
HAVE FUN!!!!

Enjoy and have a great time!! dont mind him one bit. They seem to use kids as an excuse, gotta watch out for them ya know? yeah how were you watchin out for your kids when you were prancin around with your gf?

They are all such control freaks. He just can't handle not being in control. You have fun!

EXACTLY!!!!! Well put! It's ALL about control!

I dont want to totally scare you but. My friend was in the same situation.Divorced living on her own with her kids. She started dating, the son mentioned it to his dad. The man walked in her house one night and shot her in the back as she was running to get away from him. Her 13 yr old was upstairs, and the son holds enormous guilt. He has life in prison, but those kids have no mom. PLEASE be careful.

That is horrible! I would like to think that my ex isn't a complete and utter sociopathic ******* ... plus he hates guns so I doubt that would ever happen. No, the worst I foresee from him is that he'll try to tell the kids that, now that I "have a new man", I won't have time for them.