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So I had a tumultuous relationship with my ex [22F], I broke up with her multiple times because of how often we fought, but we kept ending up back together. She had a number of serious health and personal issues that complicated things. This started July last year and we finally cut contact early this summer after it was revealed that I had slept with other girls while we were broken up and she had slept with at least one of my "friends". Neither of us cheated while we were together as far as I know.

Which, it turns out, is when I met my current GF, who is a lovely girl fresh out of a long abusive relationship. We've been dating 3 months now, she and the ex are still at the college we attended, I've since graduated and live a few hours away.

Now my ex is spreading rumors, saying I was abusive, cheated on her many times, etc. These have spread through my friend group, but it's helped me figure out who are my good friends, and I've distanced myself from the rest.

The problem is that my current GF has a few mutual connections with my ex, and the rumors are very upsetting for her. She believes my side, and we are very much on the same team with this.

How do I deal with this? I'd rather not contact my ex (I'm learning!), but I'd like to spare my GF the grief, especially since she lives close to the ex and I'm there on weekends at most. Should I sit down with my GF's friends and deny the rumors to them, personally? What about the rumors of abuse?
<bot>: Ex's rumors are hurting my current relationship. I'd like to spare everyone any more grief. Rumors of abuse are especially worrying. Thanks!