The Single Dads Thread

[LydiateLee]

I am hoping it's ok to create this thread for any single dads to discuss issues they may be facing.

Personally I have a very difficult ex-wife who seems to struggle to move on fully despite having a new partner and baby. She plays the victim to people despite nothing out of the ordinary happening before we split, tries to find reason to hate me when there isn't any. I am a good dad and have always been there for my kids since the split 4.5 years ago, I think she actually hates that fact.

It's just a very stressful thing to deal with and am hoping others can relate and offer some advice. I am engaged now and just want to look forwards but it's crap having that constant reminder there that I can't fully escape from because of the kids connection.

The bit I struggle with most is how she talks about me in front of my girls. Kids are easily influenced and I don't want all of my hard work being the dad they deserve to be ruined by her poison and constant victim stance on life.

 

[chrismpw]

Sounds horrendous mate. Have you tried talking to your ex about how this comes over to you and asking her if she has any reasons for being like this?

 

[Bungle]

I am hoping it's ok to create this thread for any single dads to discuss issues they may be facing.

Personally I have a very difficult ex-wife who seems to struggle to move on fully despite having a new partner and baby. She plays the victim to people despite nothing out of the ordinary happening before we split, tries to find reason to hate me when there isn't any. I am a good dad and have always been there for my kids since the split 4.5 years ago, I think she actually hates that fact.

It's just a very stressful thing to deal with and am hoping others can relate and offer some advice. I am engaged now and just want to look forwards but it's crap having that constant reminder there that I can't fully escape from because of the kids connection.

The bit I struggle with most is how she talks about me in front of my girls. Kids are easily influenced and I don't want all of my hard work being the dad they deserve to be ruined by her poison and constant victim stance on life.

I can't see that she's left you with any option other than defecating in the middle of her kitchen and then smashing her new fella in the face with the TV.

It's an important life lesson for the kids as well so make sure they're present when you do this, they'll naturally have some questions for you about the outburst but you should volley them both back into their rooms if they dare question your methods.

All the best mate, look forward to you climbing the liver building dressed as Captain America in the near future.

 

[Yarrgh]

I am hoping it's ok to create this thread for any single dads to discuss issues they may be facing.

Personally I have a very difficult ex-wife who seems to struggle to move on fully despite having a new partner and baby. She plays the victim to people despite nothing out of the ordinary happening before we split, tries to find reason to hate me when there isn't any. I am a good dad and have always been there for my kids since the split 4.5 years ago, I think she actually hates that fact.

It's just a very stressful thing to deal with and am hoping others can relate and offer some advice. I am engaged now and just want to look forwards but it's crap having that constant reminder there that I can't fully escape from because of the kids connection.

The bit I struggle with most is how she talks about me in front of my girls. Kids are easily influenced and I don't want all of my hard work being the dad they deserve to be ruined by her poison and constant victim stance on life.

How old are you kids mate? I hope they're old enough to realise the truth of the situation for themselves.

 

[chrismpw]

I can't see that she's left you with any option other than defecating in the middle of her kitchen and then smashing her new fella in the face with the TV.

It's an important life lesson for the kids as well so make sure they're present when you do this, they'll naturally have some questions for you about the outburst but you should volley them both back into their rooms if they dare question your methods.

All the best mate, look forward to you climbing the liver building dressed as Captain America in the near future.

Mate, you don't use Gillette razors, do you?

 

[Bungle]

Mate, you don't use Gillette razors, do you?

I'm not black, gay, vegan or transgender so my understanding was that I'm not allowed to any longer.

 

[gianthogweed]

Here is the number for the Jeremy Kyle show 0161 952 0543

 

[Frang]

I can't see that she's left you with any option other than defecating in the middle of her kitchen and then smashing her new fella in the face with the TV.

It's an important life lesson for the kids as well so make sure they're present when you do this, they'll naturally have some questions for you about the outburst but you should volley them both back into their rooms if they dare question your methods.

All the best mate, look forward to you climbing the liver building dressed as Captain America in the near future.

Mush?

 

[Frang]

@Eggs wi more than likely have some proper sage advice

He's good with kids

 

[Bungle]

Mush?

Yes Frank?

 

[Billysgingham.]

I can't see that she's left you with any option other than defecating in the middle of her kitchen and then smashing her new fella in the face with the TV.

It's an important life lesson for the kids as well so make sure they're present when you do this, they'll naturally have some questions for you about the outburst but you should volley them both back into their rooms if they dare question your methods.

All the best mate, look forward to you climbing the liver building dressed as Captain America in the near future.

Have you ever thought of starting a Dear Bungle, thread I for one would definitely ask you for help on future problems.

 

[Bungle]

Have you ever thought of starting a Dear Bungle, thread I for one would definitely ask you for help on future problems.

I think we might have given it a go a while back and I can't remember how it went, many of the answers include defecating and violence I suspect.

 

[Moomin]

I can't see that she's left you with any option other than defecating in the middle of her kitchen and then smashing her new fella in the face with the TV.

It's an important life lesson for the kids as well so make sure they're present when you do this, they'll naturally have some questions for you about the outburst but you should volley them both back into their rooms if they dare question your methods.

All the best mate, look forward to you climbing the liver building dressed as Captain America in the near future.

@LydiateLee don't listen to his advice at all, you should climb as Captain Marvel so you will get the support of the LGBTQ community.

 

[LydiateLee]

Sounds horrendous mate. Have you tried talking to your ex about how this comes over to you and asking her if she has any reasons for being like this?

Mate there is no point. I choose my battles wisely and that is one I'll never ever win.

 

[LydiateLee]

How old are you kids mate? I hope they're old enough to realise the truth of the situation for themselves.

11 and 7 mate, very impressionable.