My kids are older, but the I still have the same issues. When they're around, I want to spend time with them. But they don't need, or want, me around all the time, so I go out about half the time I have them, usually for around 2-3 hours. I also try to make sure GAL includes them sometimes, like taking them to dinner and movies I want to see, or an airshow, or skiing.

I think it's important, too, for them to see you enjoying yourself.


M:23 T:26
Me:53, Wife: 60
S:18
D:16
filed 7/16
W moved out 4/28/17