My D is 3 too and she's plenty aware of what's going on. You're just ignoring her. Honestly it's no wonder your W is going for full custody. You act like you don't have a clue. Oh I'm sure you're a good "dad" for taking her out for ice cream and everything, but you need to start considering her overall welfare.
Have you thought enough about HER needs? I hate to say it, but your W has the right idea. She has made this all about her and your D. You are the one who refuses to grow up and take personal resposibility.
You're giving up your D's life for a little side action to take care of your needs. Oh poor you. Grow up. Did you even ask the .
I really shouldnt have to defend myself, but here goes.
My ex lives with her father and her fathers girlfriend, both who drink and smoke heavily. Her father was even convicted of a DUI, and according to my ex's mother, the reason she left my ex's father was because he abused her physically and verbally. So it would not be in the best interests of D3 to have her live in that environment.
And if you think that date was about "action on the side"...thats because you dont know me. I'm not a 41 year old predator. Relationships to me arent about sex...its about having someone there for you...to talk to and share your life with. It was that way with my ex...we werent heavily intimate because of how she was raised and that was ok with me. I would much rather sit on the couch and spend time together anyway. And as far as the new person goes, I'm planning on keeping it at the friend level until at least all this stuff with D3's custody is settled.
