Hey, good job Dad! These little experiences will work in drawing you and your daughter even closer. One day you may hear her say, "Remember the first time you took me shopping for a dress? We had a lot fun!"
Thanks! Yeah, we had fun! I could tell when I picked her up from mom's that she was not happy about what she had to wear. I took my D's school shopping before school started and always took them shopping for their athletic gear. It is also a good opportunity to meet some single mom's as well!!
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As for your W, I believe in being civil if at all possible. It is much better than the drama we see in some other people's situation. It may feel a little strange to see your W acting like a neighbor, but she is actually doing the right thing by using the guest bathroom.....and closing the door.
There have been times were I wanted to tell her "thank you" for making this process easy on me. She could have strung me along, been wishy washy, gave me mixed signals, etc. She has not done that once and has not skipped a beat since she moved out! I know she was done the minute she walked out the door. She is also very head strong and I know she is not coming back.
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You do a great job here on the board, Joseph. I hope you'll continue to be a help to newcomers.
Thanks I really appreciate this coming from you! I am just an average dude that lives in the suburbs with his W and kids. I have worked for the same company for 18 years, have a great job am a good provider. I thought we had a really good life, we always had everything we needed, took a few trips, W got to go shopping and do all the feminine things women like to do. She took some girls trips out of town, would go to some happy hours as well, I thought we had it all! Little did I know what was brewing on the inside!
I really think I have a level head on my shoulders and do I good job of not letting my emotions get the best of me. I was trucking through life enjoy watching my kids grow and spending time together as a family and I got smacked upside the head. I never wanted it and really never knew anything was wrong until the last 3 months after a trip she took to Vegas. She came back from that trip feeling that now her eyes where wide open!
This board and the people on it (past and current) have helped to get me through the darkest days of my life. I called my mom every morning crying my eyes out asking her what I could have done differently. I have another close family friend that I did the same with. I have also typed many posts on the site with tears in my eyes as well. I do plan on sticking around and will be help to those that need it. The point is that no matter who I spoke to I got the most clarity and support from the folks on this board and for that I will forever be grateful and pay it forward.
Anyone that knows us has no answers for me. No one could have ever imagined that this would have happened or that my W would have done this. I have realized that this is more about her than me. Our good friend that is close with our family told me that my W just got tired and wanted to experience the single life.
