...they (the kids) and I are having as much fun as we can despite the current circumstances- which at times I think is somewhat irritating to my wife if I read her right. She is also pissed off about my improving relations with members of her family, including my BIL. Don't know why exactly that is, but she definitely doesn't like it.
Got it. Been there.
You are messing with your W's view on reality (the kids would be better off, my family doesn't like him anyway, etc).
My W also stays away from any times I am having fun with my S's and get's really annoyed if I get complimented by or have fun with any members of her family.
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.