So Saturday, which is Ex's day to have D2, ex picks up D2 and I go to work. I get a message (didn't answer phone) 2 hours later wiht Ex crying and telling me what a good Dad and good person I am. Then 4 hours later she calls and asks me to take care of D2 tonight because her depression is too bad. I asked if she was suicidal or was afraid of doing harm to D2 and she replied no. She then wanted to know if I had plans and what they were. I told her I did and that it was none of her business, but agreed to take D2 for D2's own safety just in case.
I think it is a HUGE coincidence that Ex suddenly gets a case of the weepies the same day that a mutual friend of ours is having a going away party and she invited us both. I hate to sound heartless, but I just can't get over the feeling that Ex was using me again to go out and party.
So my question is, if it happens again, do I decline and continue on with my plans, or drop my plans and take care of D2? I am conflicted because it is almost like I feel forced into rescuing Ex because of D2s involvement, but I also know that I have to be THE parent and that that responsibilty comes before my personal pleasure at this point.
I wonder if this is a place to put a boundary, or am I just being totally selfish?
M:35 W:33 M: 5 yrs. Daughter: 2 yr .7/11/10 D Final: 8/7/12
