Hi FIB -
it's nice validation though, to hear that. Even so, you have to take it with a grain of salt since you're hearing it secondhand through your son.

I suspect I'll hear the same someday from my ex, although I don't look forward to it. I'm so disgusted by the way he's treated our young adult children and left me on the hook for all their financial needs, (despite the fact that he makes 3 times what I do), that I really don't care to speak to him at all. And my new guy treats me so much better than my ex ever did smile

You went through a very rough time, FIB, and I admire you for always having your children's needs at the forefront. You're a good dad and a good man.