"obviously my personal GAL on those weekends will probably suffer.."

Why? Doing something new with the kids can be GAL. It's just how you perceive it. If they're not important to want to share experiences with, then get a sitter.

"In all honesty though, a WAW can't really be trusted in this situation.."

What do you mean by that? If she has them on her time, you really can't control if she wants to get a sitter or not.

"I don't like anyone else looking after the kids when they are with me as that is my time, so if W can't keep her end of the deal then I am out if something is needed to be done.."

That's a choice you make. It's not your W's fault.

"I can't see her letting me down, but I didn't see her initiating our sitch either.."

Mindreading. You really don't know what she's going to do so stop trying to predict it. It'll drive you crazy.

"As I said before, I would love to have the kids more as any self respecting father who has the opportunity would BUT am I wrong in seeing the fact that W needs to face the reality of the sitch that she chose??"

Yes you are wrong. You're saying that as a manner of control. What your W feels or will feel is up to her. You can't control that. All you can do is control your own actions and live to the best of YOUR ability.


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Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet a new life.

RECONCILED AND WISER