Advice on DB-ing when sep spouse lives at home

[kjensen]

Hi TF and D,

I can relate to what both of you are sharing. D had a good reminder that our spouses are in many ways emotionally like a teenager. The kids can pick up this. I shared alot about what MLC is with D12, only b/c I knew she didn't get what was going on. She actually is a pretty good observer of her Dad's 'teenage mindset' now. D14 just thinks MLC is an excuse for my continued hope that things will work out..

It is exhausting being the "only" parent most of the time.. reminder that we need to find our breaks when we can and fill up our tanks when we can.

I really am beginning to dislike almost all holidays now! LOL..more stress, more reminders of the major changes in our lives... I'm trying to keep a positive perspective about Christmas, but I'm not sure it'll last.

I am looking forward to seeing lots of good movies this break without the guilt H usually dished...! I guess its the little things that get us through.