So far, encounters are family related with no relationship talk.. just 2 people living separate life, sharing children.. NOT RESPONSABILITIES.. his contribution to responsability is strickly money.. Over seeing the kids needs is on me. He is trying to do a little, little, little bit more.. My boundaries : i do not hesitate to set him straight.. it throws him back into withdrawl.. but when he pops up, he respects them.. Sometimes, i wonder if it is not just a game of manipulation... actions and words.. He still has 2 stories.. one for me and one for the children.. when both stories meet, that is when things get ugly.. He is a stranger whom seem familiar at times.. The future is unknown.. our lives are what we make of it. I have my battles, he has his and our children have theirs. Overall, everyone has a pretty good quality of life when we look at the bigger picture and considering all each of us went through.