Divorced, but still hoping for a miracle

[about2bdvorced]

Hey P42,

Sounds like you are maintaining your sense of humor through all of this, and that's a good sign. Sounds like your ex is doing whatever she wants - like a bratty teenager...be the grownup for your kids. Don't talk trash about her around them, and in your heart remember to forgive her.

I talked to my ex (by phone) for the first time in two months today. I have my DD Thanksgiving Day and it was to work out swap times...I was upbeat and courteous, she sounded down and robotic. I've gotten to the point where I feel nothing for her...not hate, not love...indifferent. I think of my ex-wife as Crazy Aunt Betty from Minnesota and that's who she is to me in my mind...

Make this the best Thanksgiving and Christmas ever, buddy...I'm not talking material things, I'm talking love and quality time...hug those kids, make snowmen, do hot cocoa and fresh baked ginger snaps...those are what kids remember; that and a father's love and kindness.

Another thing that's helped me tremendously is a 25 yr old girlfriend. She's closer in age to my kid than me... But, I'm a stud, what can I say...oh and the young woman works with one of my ex-wife's friends. GF is a hottie, blonde, and thinks I'm the best thing since sliced bread...how ya like me now, WAW?

So, keep up the good work Grasshopper! You are about to be rewarded BIG TIME!