Receiving unexpected messages from ex-partners isn’t unusual, but one reader’s experience with her ex-husband was particularly alarming. Not only did he reach out to remind her of their past, but he also made an unsettling and entirely inappropriate proposal. His behavior escalated to stalking as he attempted to persuade her.

One of our readers reached out to share her story. She expressed a deep desire to have children with her ex-husband, who consistently claimed he wasn’t prepared for that responsibility. Ultimately, their differences led to their separation, and they divorced two years ago.

Recently, he sent her a message that said, “Hey, I have an interesting offer for you. I’d like you to be a surrogate for me and my wife. I know how much you wanted to have kids, and I bet you still haven’t found anyone, so…” This infuriated her. The most outrageous part was his reasoning: “I don’t want to ruin my wife’s body. She’s very slim and doesn’t want to gain weight.” Naturally, she rejected the idea and let her anger spill over into some harsh words.

Although he initially ceased contact, he has since resorted to “accidentally” encountering her in an attempt to sway her opinion. He somehow obtained her phone number and now calls from various different numbers. Just when she thinks she has blocked all of them, new calls and messages come through from other sources.