I know you've gotten many people's thoughts about telling her "You're welcome," but my initial reaction is one I don't think anyone has posted yet (although I might have missed it).
A person says, "You're welcome" in response to someone thanking them for a favor they have done for them. If someone gives them a compliment, they usually respond, "Thank you."
Are you showing up for your kids as a favor to your wife?
Or are you showing up for your kids because you have decided that's the kind of dad you want to be? .
That is an interesting way of looking at it and I hadn't thought of it that way before. As to your question, being the best dad I can be is something I've always strived to be and has nothing to do with her.
