The girls are doing well. I really think everybody is good with their new normal. XW and I are amicable. I'm a better father, and I'm a better BF, so that's about all I could do to make the best of this situation.
Your oldest is a teenage girl, so don't beat yourself up too much. Teenage girls are hard to deal with at times. I would know.
Your situation felt similar to mine, and I'm thankful you were around when I was going through my divorce. Thank you for your advice over the years! I wish I could give you a big platonic hug some day.
