I know that I pushed his buttons too, partly in reaction to his words. I don't know how these exchanges can ever be different. Basically not have them but still it would be sad 40 years from now to not have gotten past this crud.
He doesn't matter to me but he does to the kids. They need their Daddy...D8 especially. He can remember that I told him about that AT&T commercial and how she got so sad about it but he chooses not to "do"anything with that information. I can't make him a better parent. I asked if he wanted my help within their situation. He said let the cards fall where they may.
As we were throwing our ending darts at each other, he said I was damaging the kids now for the rest of their lives. I think that is what is called a projection screen.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory