Romeo, just catching up. I have been reading the co-parenting divorce book that Flowmom recommends. It see it more as a book about how children react to divorce and what we can do to help them. "How to Help Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way" by Gary Neuman
ANyway, he does say that if the kids want to have both of their parents at a special event, like their birthday, it is a good idea to comply. He said even if it is only for part of the time. He said we could agree to leave boyfriends/girlfriends out of it.
So that surprised me. And I remember sharing my 2 cents with you about your DD's b-day, saying that I think it would give her false hope to see her parents together. But due to the expert's opinion, I'm changing my mind.
About your exW being all nice and friendly...I wonder if they ALL do that? Out of guilt? But it is insulting to me! Like my stbxh is minimizing what he is doing and trying to make it like "no big deal" Case in point- how your exW is sharing her "sob story" about her roommate!! Give me a break! It really is ALL ABOUT THEM isn't it? grrr!
Please share info from your book when something stands out. I hope it is useful for you.
me,34 exH,34 S,16 months S:3/31/09-left for OW started DBing 10/09 d final: sometime 10/10 current: http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2022856&page=1 met in 2004