Bruce, either there's a complete failure of language comprehension going on here, or you're just the most arrogant and stubborn person on the face of the Earth. 2 X 4's haven't made any progress, let's see how being thrown under a bus works...
Bruce, the following applies to you at levels I have never seen in one person:
Denial - you refuse to accept full responsibility for YOUR part in your M failing. Your actions lead to your W building a wall and taking the steps she needed to protect her and her son. Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing while expecting different results - your W proved she's not insane by making the changes she did. Just because you were/are married to her does not grant you automatic forgiveness for your pathological behavior.
Victimization - you have consistently made yourself out to be a victim at the hands of your W. The real victim in this is your son - you have communicated a level of ineptitude at relating to (seriously, an Android tablet for a two year old - that shows a complete lack of responsibility on your part to even consider such a gift) and taking care of your son (how long did it take you to actually learn to change a diaper? Not to mention entertaining the thoughts of leaving and thinking he'd understand 20 years from now), whom you claim to care so much about . Your W took the steps she did to PROTECT herself and her son BECAUSE of your actions, irresponsible nature and ineptitude.
Demonization - In every post where you claim to take responsibility, you ultimately turn back to blaming your W for everything that is wrong in your life. Try to remember this - anytime you point your finger at someone to blame them, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Everyone on this forum has seen it and tried to guide to a better place - you refuse to go and continue to blame your W for everything.
Arrogance - It takes a massive amount of arrogance and self-absorption to always talk about others being at fault. You claim to admit to your faults, but, as noted by so many you've made ZERO PROGRESS at addressing yours! Shouldn't you be walking on water by now?
Martyr - every time someone attempts tough love or uses a 2 X 4 on you to try and get thru to you, Bruce, you act like you're being abused, treated unfairly by your W and the people here. You're not! You simply refuse to accept the reality of the situation and your responsibility for it.
Bruce, I am a Christian man; and I NEVER quote my religion or the Bible to defend my actions or marital beliefs. Just because I'm a Christian does not mean I expect my wife to live in an unhappy environment, nor would I expect my children to be raised in one just to accommodate me.
I have made many mistakes in my M and it may not be able to be saved. The difference between you and I? I fully understand my part, my W's feelings and her choices; and I'm ready to accept whatever the eventual outcome is. You still try to blame your W for all of your misery, what kind of message will that send to your son?
