DO. NOT. DO. IT.

Even if you think it's better for the kid(s) to ease the transition or to sneak in more time with them, it's not worth it in the long run.

Maybe others have had success, but on Sunday (of course, Father's Day - she always knew how to ruin any days special to me), she "ended" our post-divorce situationship for the umpteenth time. This time, I'm glad. I mean, I really feel for my child who this will impact the most, but I'm glad I'm not voluntarily suffering at her whim anymore.

I really should have listened to my gut all those years ago trying to warn me about her. At least I got a wonderful child out of it, and realize the better return on investment from my self-improvement and hobbies.