Then it really is a no-brainer - you cannot afford the school. Your answer that this is the reality of divorce was a good one.
Yup, I agree!
Originally Posted By: rexgm
For this reason the holidays are going to suck, but my relatives will understand. The only one getting a gift is my daughter.
No sir, the holidays will not suck! Holidays are not about gifts, they are about spending time with the ones you love. You'll see your relatives and your D, so it's going to be glorious! Lately I have been trying to get my relatives and my GF to quit buying me gifts, I have so much stuff as it is that I can't put it all away. The more I'm given the more clutter I have to deal with. I'd rather just spend time with them, that's all I need. We all need to quit measuring joy by how many presents we give or receive.
Originally Posted By: rexgm
I just dont understand how they want no part of your life anymore, but as soon as something goes wrong or they need something, they dont go to the OM, they have no issue coming back and asking for help? Does going to the OM for things like this ruin the fanasy or something?
I think mainly because it's convenient, but it's also a way to reinforce your "doormat" status. Use OM for all the fun and romantic stuff and use you for all the utilitarian stuff.
