While the last 4 months have been a roller coaster, I've come to learn much about myself and the journey I need to continue. Since I've begun to focus more on myself and where I need to grow, I've felt better. The real complaints which I own and will work on for future (and valid on ww part): - I was not there to emotionally support ww since S2 was born. - I have been negative and down (looking depressed) when around the family at home. - I didn’t really interact nor play with S2 that often. - I sat on the couch weeknights and watched T.V., was on my phone playing games, and not communicating or listening to ww. - No physical affection towards ww of any sort, and when I did try, I acted awkwardly. - WW often complained I never initiated sex which I often shrugged off. - I never interacted with friends nor was I social in any aspect of my life. - I did not take charge of my life as my self-esteem and confidence were low.
As I have taken stock of ww complaints and introspection on myself, I have sought IC which has helped and am pushing myself further out of my comfort zone. I spend more quality time with S2 which has really helped as we grow closer. I want that to continue and become a better dad.
While ww has moved in with OM, I keep contact with her strictly about S2 or financial matters. All our financials have been separated for 3 months now as I clearly and calmly told her I would not support her lifestyle and will only provide for family related costs.
I have read DR.
Will continue to move forward and post some more.
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M: 33 W: 30 T: 14 M: 9 S2 BD: May/2015 (w moves into spare bedroom one week later) EA / PA (discovered): June/2015 W moves out (living with OM): Sep/2015