Letting Go Part III

[Ripken8]

Heavy, it may have been about timing. She was already upset today regarding your reminders of hats and sunscreen, that she felt she was covered and didn't need your help there. Now a couple hours later, you send an unsolicited message about something similar.

If this had come on a good day for her, you might not have gotten that response, who knows. I'm mind reading here, but maybe she feels guilty about affair, breaking the family up, being a bad parent, etc. Mother's Day can add to it.

Then when the other parent is giving you reminders on things you need to do or should do, it could trigger her more.

I don't think you said or did anything over the line. But seeing these reactions, do a 180. Maybe before messaging or reminding think, is this absolutely necessary right now or can it wait.

I do also agree with not taking her bait. Should help give you more positive interactions.