Think that it is always better to have someone that care enough to even criticize then have no one. My dad was there, loved me on the distance, I know he did and a lot. He cared on his own way, but no criticism and no word at all. The absence is a hole in my heart and my life.
During sessions with my IC, he mention that I had some expectations that my H would do the same as my father. What in some ways undermined my R with him at times, always think that I was not important enough for him.
You are in no doubt doing what is best for you, your dad and your kids. You are maturing, growing up a lot. It's unfortunately that we are not born with all the life knowledge, but it is admirable how life can teach us to be better.
Regarding the dating stuff, I agree with all the above, you have a lot to offer and one of these days a lucky lady will put her eyes on you. I remember you sad blond and blue eyes. I always tough it is a gorgeous image.
What about traveling? Are there any work plans to go somewhere? Who knows, maybe your lady is somewhere in the world.
Happy things have been better with WW. She may start seeing the changes on you. Maybe she is even curious. And, if you saw her on the dating site, then she can also see you. I wonder what she thinks about that.
And count me in for the T-shirt, Toots is smart and I don't want to pass the "I agree w/Toots shirt". Love the way you said you have decorated your D room. It's so attractive to hear a man talking about decorating. It's amazing how a guy becomes more human when caring that way. She will be trilled and will know she is the luckiest D in the world for having you as her dad.
