Well, you can add my name to the list of people who thought their EX would "get over themselves" following the D. So sad. Guess I'm luckier than some of you as my sons are pretty much grown and I don't have to interact with Mr. Happy.
I have seen some cases where the exes actually do make it work for the sake of the kids. My brother married a woman with a child and both sets of parents get along wonderfully and actually attend and participate in important events in the kid's life. And, mind you, this was a case of infidelity where the H left and married the OW. So, miracles can happen. Of course, the kid is now 33 and a daddy twice over, himself. But the really wonderful thing is that the good-will between the parents has trickled down to the grandchildren, as it should.
I dread the thought of co-grandparenting my future grandchildren with the Ex. Unless, of course, he grows up in the meantime, before they arrive. I can hope, anyway. EX is very bitter about how the D came down. Guess he didn't really believe that he'd have to split the assets and pay spousal support. Reality bites.
Spitty
Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest. Mark Twain
