thinking on new life w/o X

[forward]

X continues to flounder. He is deeply absorbed with New Woman's problems, which are very serious, and with his own medical issues, which are also pretty bad.

I don't know if X will mature through this. I guess many experiences in life are maturing.

However, from my perspective now, my concern is that he pays attention to D, and I would have to give credit that he improved in that way. Maybe it's more pleasant to be with a happy child. I do find myself baffled as to why he chose to involve himself with this woman after his crisis instead of paying attention to his own kid. I guess I am just grateful that he's improved somewhat.

He did snap at me and I gave it back and he apologized. But I don't really acknowledge him any more, beyond just being polite.

Amazing, this person I once knew so well. I haven't had a real conversation with him in probably 5 years now.