I tried guys…I just can’t anymore.
We’ve been co parenting for almost 2 years now. 50/50.
Today in court I officially gave up my time and I’m sticking to visitation. 1 weekend a month. I make way more money than she does - I don’t mind paying the child support.
We were together 15 years, married for 10 and we had 3 beautiful kids.
For 10 years I’ve been a dad. And for those 10 years I was great at it. I did everything with them. Took them to the park 3-4 times a week, store runs, play parks, homework everyday and summer packets, doctor’s appointments. I spent more time with my kids than my ex wife, but it doesn’t mean she was a bad mother.
For the 2 years of co parenting - they go to the park by themselves while I stay home. I hardly pay attention to them, forget hw, keep them home a lot and we go to my sisters almost every weekend.
I miss them everytime they are gone, and then mourn my old marriage when they are with me. I can’t for the life of me separate father and husband. It’s like husband was my foundation to being a good dad….I’m just never there mentally with them and I know it’s affecting them.
I hate this so bad. But for the well being of my kids it’s what’s best for them.
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