In jmstl's last thread I saw considerable talk about beta behavior. I'd like to challenge the statement that "taking care of the kids" is beta behavior.
For me that's a core responsibility of fatherhood. I'm talking about making sure they eat, have their homework done, and are getting to bed on time. This is something I've always done because of my workaholic W - I expect most people here don't have the same sitch. Maybe if you've never done those things, starting them now would be just for show. But I certainly don't think a father should stop doing these things if he's always done them. My kids come first.
Yes, I do still GAL when I can, but I make sure my kids' needs are always looked after. I don't depend on my W for that.
I think "taking care of my kids" is an integral part of being a husband only a fool would leave.
Me-47,XW-43 S13,S16 M:18 BD:4-23-17 W filed:7-17-17 (5 months of in-house separation hell) W moved out:1-6-18 D granted:2-15-18 Decree signed:3-29-18
