He didn't want to. He just wanted to cheat and still come home to an awesome wife. 😁
I didn't "want" to. You don't walk away from a 15 year marriage casually.
Hehe, it sounds like your husband and my ex-wife would be perfectly matched!
He didn't want to. He just wanted to cheat and still come home to an awesome wife. 😁
I didn't "want" to. You don't walk away from a 15 year marriage casually.
Hehe, it sounds like your husband and my ex-wife would be perfectly matched!
My ex wife could be his second.
What's the land speed velocity of an unladen swallow? (Sorry I don't really have any questions. :P )
So, real question: if your ex has the kids for some of the time (some weekends maybe?), is it like getting a rest from the work of parenting or do you worry the whole time or what? Does it at all help make up for all the times you have to handle *kitten* on your own? Something I've wondered about.
I don't worry at all anymore, although in the beginning it was hard on everyone. He's a good dad and he's gotten better since he doesn't have me to help him with everything anymore. A lot of the hard part is learning to give up control. You cannot control how the other parent parents in their own home. Once I learned to let that go, it was so much easier.
It's nice to have a short break where I'm not responsible for another human being even for just a couple days. After about 3 days though I start going crazy with boredom and loneliness. Even if I spend that time with other people. I have my own identity without my kids, but they're my favorite people.
Great answer! and this pretty much describes me as well. . I would add that it sounds like you have taken a healthy approach to the whole thing. So many ex couples consume themselves with finding ways to troll the other parent that they just make everyone miserable (especially the kid(s)). .
So, real question: if your ex has the kids for some of the time (some weekends maybe?), is it like getting a rest from the work of parenting or do you worry the whole time or what? Does it at all help make up for all the times you have to handle *kitten* on your own? Something I've wondered about.
I don't worry at all anymore, although in the beginning it was hard on everyone. He's a good dad and he's gotten better since he doesn't have me to help him with everything anymore. A lot of the hard part is learning to give up control. You cannot control how the other parent parents in their own home. Once I learned to let that go, it was so much easier.
It's nice to have a short break where I'm not responsible for another human being even for just a couple days. After about 3 days though I start going crazy with boredom and loneliness. Even if I spend that time with other people. I have my own identity without my kids, but they're my favorite people.
Great answer! and this pretty much describes me as well. . I would add that it sounds like you have taken a healthy approach to the whole thing. So many ex couples consume themselves with finding ways to troll the other parent that they just make everyone miserable (especially the kid(s)). .
I can only control my own actions. I hate some of the things he does, but I can't bad mouth him in front of our daughters. All I can do is make them know they will always have a happy, safe and stable home with me, no matter what the situation is at his home.
So, real question: if your ex has the kids for some of the time (some weekends maybe?), is it like getting a rest from the work of parenting or do you worry the whole time or what? Does it at all help make up for all the times you have to handle *kitten* on your own? Something I've wondered about.
I don't worry at all anymore, although in the beginning it was hard on everyone. He's a good dad and he's gotten better since he doesn't have me to help him with everything anymore. A lot of the hard part is learning to give up control. You cannot control how the other parent parents in their own home. Once I learned to let that go, it was so much easier.
It's nice to have a short break where I'm not responsible for another human being even for just a couple days. After about 3 days though I start going crazy with boredom and loneliness. Even if I spend that time with other people. I have my own identity without my kids, but they're my favorite people.
Whats your plan for handling empty nester syndrome one day?
So, real question: if your ex has the kids for some of the time (some weekends maybe?), is it like getting a rest from the work of parenting or do you worry the whole time or what? Does it at all help make up for all the times you have to handle *kitten* on your own? Something I've wondered about.
I don't worry at all anymore, although in the beginning it was hard on everyone. He's a good dad and he's gotten better since he doesn't have me to help him with everything anymore. A lot of the hard part is learning to give up control. You cannot control how the other parent parents in their own home. Once I learned to let that go, it was so much easier.
It's nice to have a short break where I'm not responsible for another human being even for just a couple days. After about 3 days though I start going crazy with boredom and loneliness. Even if I spend that time with other people. I have my own identity without my kids, but they're my favorite people.
Whats your plan for handling empty nester syndrome one day?
Shhhhhhhhhhush your mouth. 😭
My girls are going to college near home and are going to build me a house next door to the one they are going to share together. They get the big house with the pool but I can come over and use it whenever I want. Neither are getting married because boys are icky.
This is their life plan, and I have to say it's pretty legit.
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Hehe, it sounds like your husband and my ex-wife would be perfectly matched!
My ex wife could be his second.
What's the land speed velocity of an unladen swallow? (Sorry I don't really have any questions. :P )
Ewww
Getting married at 19.
Not finishing college and having a good career.
Letting other people be in charge of my own happiness.
I think a lot of us can relate to #3 in one way or another.
Lol. But what a sight that would be.
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Googled him and
Jumped off my porch an hour ago
Great answer! and this pretty much describes me as well. . I would add that it sounds like you have taken a healthy approach to the whole thing. So many ex couples consume themselves with finding ways to troll the other parent that they just make everyone miserable (especially the kid(s)). .
I can only control my own actions. I hate some of the things he does, but I can't bad mouth him in front of our daughters. All I can do is make them know they will always have a happy, safe and stable home with me, no matter what the situation is at his home.
Whats your plan for handling empty nester syndrome one day?
Shhhhhhhhhhush your mouth. 😭
My girls are going to college near home and are going to build me a house next door to the one they are going to share together. They get the big house with the pool but I can come over and use it whenever I want. Neither are getting married because boys are icky.
This is their life plan, and I have to say it's pretty legit.