Trying to move on

[ClingingToHope]

Had girls this morning and took them to breakfast before school. I'm not sure why it came up but D10 said W is "really sure there is someone out there better" for me.

Then D7 chimes in that W said "our personalities are too different."

I told them I'd always love their mom and things can change. Six years ago I never would have thought we'd be getting a divorce. The other thing I told them is that sometimes opposites attract. It's not as if I've changed much in 15 years. But she fell in love with me then.

Deep down, she's always kind of felt like she was a disappointment. I helped her in that way with little comments here and there and jokes about not getting enough, etc. I speak before I think way too much. It's something I'm working on.

That stuff builds up with time. Only time can wash it away -- if she'll allow it. Her whole family carries grudges until the end of time. I don't know if she'll ever learn to let go.