I fixed the car because I had to. It was the right thing to do regardless of the w. Again I understand the point but things are not always so cut and dry. My family is In a crisis and I'm going to do what I need to do as the man of this family.
I know my wife has fired me but that does not relieve me of my duties. I have to support my kids and make sure that they have what they need. This is something I will not apologize for. Yes my w has fired me but I will not let my children go without what they need because of her decision.
I appreciate this site and I love it. It has brought me through some hard times. My kids come before anything. It is my duty as a father to make sure that they are ok.
This has absolutely nothing to do with the w.
I think you've got the right attitude and that was the point everyone was trying to make. You fix the car because it's the right and safe thing to do for your kids. Don't worry about how W feels about it. If she likes and appreciates it, great. If not, oh well. You do what you need to do and keep moving. Pay W no more attention than you would a nosy neighbor.
Me 47 W 42 T 24 yrs M 18 yrs W living with OM BD1: 3/7/2015 (A with OM#1) BD2: 4/11/2015 (A with OM#2, W moves out) WW filed for D, papers received 9/18/2015. Meeting to determine child custody 9/29/2015.