You know J, I just gotta tell you something. When I read you, it comes across as kind of you seeming to feel a bit superior.
Almost as if, when you are recounting about your kids, that you are scorekeeping a bit.
As I said, it's how it reads. And you dont want to feel that, right?
The thing about being a good dad is...you just be one without thinking about it.
Listen, this detaching stuff is hard, but, it is only as hard as you make it.
You are reading into what she is feeling. Dont do that because you cannot possibly know.
I'm thinking, is she isnt answering her phone, then, she isnt answering her phone. Oh well, not your problem. You were buying shoes with your son. You are his father. Just pick the shoes with him. She doesnt want to be involved, not your problem.
Because the thing of this is that you arent hearing her. She doesnt want the marriage right now. She isnt interested in hanging with you right now. But you keep reaching out to force her to.