Could anyone advise me if I should/could set boundaries for my sitch.
I am having a difficult time choosing a boundary that fits.
What comes to mind is the way W doesn't communicate to me about the kids. I share information, pictures and such with her but she does not return the actions.
"W, when you drop the kids off, I feel upset when you do not share information with me about their lives. If this is the way you would like to do things I will have no problem not sharing things with you"
Any thoughts?
She does not have to share the non essentials with you. By the same token, you don't have to, either. You must share and insist she share about educational issues, health, safety. But things like, "S9finally passed a spelling test and we're so happy!". ... Nope. Would it be nice? Sure. But not a have-to. You can tell her you would appreciate hearing about the goodness that goes on for your children when they are not with you, but if she doesn't, then she doesn't. And I wouldn't either.
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