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Newly single dad of 6 mos after 20 years of marriage. How do I relate to my kids?
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 58088778:MV8zMDM3NDY3XzUzOTEzMTUwXzk2OEExQ0I1] [quote:Anonymous Coward 70393062:MV8zMDM3NDY3XzUzOTExMzkwXzkzQjI0RjVD] don't listen to that pussy advice about find out what's important to them listen you're a grown ass man you're supposed to be the eagle scout know what you're doing. If you don't know what you're doing then that should be a wake up call that maybe you should learn what you're doing and take advantage of the opportunity that your shit wife is out of the picture not bringing you down with her shittiness. But if you want to be shitty and try to figure out how to lead your kids by giving them the leash connected to the collar around your neck then you won't get respect from your kids or yourself want to be cool? learn about the outdoors, kids love camping. Learn that shit, besides it'll be useful when shtf. Whatever you do don't start trying to date other women. It will fail I can already tell. [/quote] [/quote]
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Long story short: Wife decided to go out and have herself a midlife crisis after 20 years of marriage. Racked up a bunch of debt buying clothes and partying (while she told me she was a Bible study), ruined my credit rating, nearly fleeced me for $250K which is a story in itself, got a few boyfriends, etc.
During that time, I worked and she stayed at home with the kids. She was a lousy wife, but a good mom. We're doing joint custody of the remaining daughters who are at home ages 15 and 13. Our eldest is out of the house.
I dont get home until 6pm on the evenings I have them. And the ex has been their primary caregiver their whole lives. I find that our evenings together are spent primarily camped out watching NetFlix, them texting various friends and love interests, and then going to bed.
What are some inexpensive things that I can do (other than board games) to help relate better to my kids so they don't feel like their time with dad is a drag?
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