Matt, Cat (nor the rest of us here) are not your problem, we are trying to help. And that help is based on what we all went through. Problem is, while there are parallels, every sitch is different and we don't have access to all the information, just what you have provided, which is through the lens of your emotion. I think the point was that there are two people in an R and that while you didn't break her and no one deserves what you are dealing with, we all had a role in our previous relationship. The sooner you can figure out what to focus on to make Matt a better H and dad, the better off you will be whether it is with her, yourself, or another R.

Ironically, your statements above are healthy to me from the standpoint of understanding how important it is to focus in on your Ds and whatever your W is going to do on her own, you can't control. Have you told her this? What you said in the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs, especially.

Also, have you talked to an attorney? Sounds like it is time, if you haven't already.

Sorry you are going through this.

CB


Me; 42, W; 43
M; 16 yrs
S12, D9

3/13 - "I want to move to XYZ City (four hours away) and it might be without you, not sure"
5/13 - "Not sure I meant that"