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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:WhiteLight:MV8zMDM3NDY3XzUzOTEzNzY0X0JFNDdGN0RE] [quote:Anonymous Coward 70881165:MV8zMDM3NDY3XzUzOTExNjQxXzU3RDBDMzZD] get outdoors and into nature walk talk and listen [/quote] Best comment.. it is difficult in winter but a real experience of any kind is going to be better then this plugged in state that they are in now. I like getting animals but the interest needs to be there and the commitment and that sounds like it would not work out for the animal. I have had bad experiences like this with men. Funny how I always thought truth and steady behavior is more important than any flight of fancy and devoted myself to marriage and kids but still lost in the end. It is like balance is not taught in life anymore. I took 10 years of Martial Arts training in the 90's and that did more for me AND the kids than any other mutual endeavor. BUT the husband didn't like it.. it challenged him because then it became obvious that the one out of balance was HIM. I AM very Spiritual and with everything going on right now a real focus should be on Spirituality. Send them some youtubes that talk about what is inside them.. what is their base.. even the teens could relate in some ways but FIRST make it YOUR way.. THE way.. and let them see the change in you.. [/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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