You are supposed to set a boundary with Dan. Let him know that you want him to call you only if it has to do with the kids. Then enforce the same boundary on yourself.
His calls aren't good for you because you keep hoping for something to be different. Things can't change until someone changes them and hon, I think you already know, it won't be Dan doing the changing.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory