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"A tough one indeed, and one to which I am not sure there will ever be a right answer. Is difficult to comment without knowing details and all sides of the story too - not that I doubt your concerns or your perspective at all I hasten to add. Was, and to an extent still am, in a similar situation with my eldest two who lived with my ex after we split 17 years ago. The difference being they moved over 100 miles away, so there were added complications around contact etc because of the distance (not that it stopped me trying to see them whenever possible) - the problem being having any kind of influence on them from that distance, and to a greater or lesser extent my "holding back" when it came to disciplining them for fear of the consequences. I'll not go into greater detail about my case as it probably has no relevance, all I will say is you have to do what YOU think is right by your kids and continue to show them you love them and care about them, whilst trying to instill your values into them as much as you can - and not hold back for fear of repercussions (from either them or your ex). That was probably the biggest mistake I made, not necessarily doing what I thought was right, but to an extent doing what I thought would keep the kids onside, and I'm reaping what I've sown currently as a result of that. My advice would be to talk to your kids and try and find out what they truly want without pressuring them, or slating your ex, and then make your decisions about how to act from there. One option as a first step with your youngest (if practical) could be shared care, where they stay with you for 3 nights one week, and four nights the next etc. As I said there are no easy answers in this situation, and you have to keep in mind outting your kids welfare first. However it pans out good luck with it. Mr G" Thanks much appreciate your comments and hope things pan out for u too | |||
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"I went through a messy divorce a few years back. I moved out of the house but kept contact with the kids. They did stop seeing me for a while (their choice ). But I kept the door open and wrote to them all the time. Eventually they came back to me and we are all good. Kids go through a lot and they will push their boundaries. Just don't give up on them and they will be back. " So there is light at end of the tunnel thankyou good to know | |||
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"I went through a messy divorce a few years back. I moved out of the house but kept contact with the kids. They did stop seeing me for a while (their choice ). But I kept the door open and wrote to them all the time. Eventually they came back to me and we are all good. Kids go through a lot and they will push their boundaries. Just don't give up on them and they will be back. So there is light at end of the tunnel thankyou good to know" definately - both my kids want me to give them away - one boy and one girl - | |||
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"I went through a messy divorce a few years back. I moved out of the house but kept contact with the kids. They did stop seeing me for a while (their choice ). But I kept the door open and wrote to them all the time. Eventually they came back to me and we are all good. Kids go through a lot and they will push their boundaries. Just don't give up on them and they will be back. So there is light at end of the tunnel thankyou good to know definately - both my kids want me to give them away - one boy and one girl - " I will remain positive and thanks all for the support just feeling really shitty at moment but tomorrow's another day and glad it's worked out for you | |||
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"I went through a messy divorce a few years back. I moved out of the house but kept contact with the kids. They did stop seeing me for a while (their choice ). But I kept the door open and wrote to them all the time. Eventually they came back to me and we are all good. Kids go through a lot and they will push their boundaries. Just don't give up on them and they will be back. So there is light at end of the tunnel thankyou good to know" Yes mate there is light. My 20 year old is at uni and had 2 x firsts and 2 x 2.1s. We are closer now than ever and have a ball of a time. | |||
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"My main concern is that your ex is allowing your 14 yr old & his gf to share a bed!!! I know you're in a really difficult situation but I just wanted to say I went to live with my dad when I was 12/13 as my stepdad was posted abroad & I didn't want to go. It was the best thing for me. My dad never bad mouthed my mum & still won't now even though she said horrible things about him. I have to try really hard to retain a decent parental relationship with the ex - I'm far from perfect though but we unite for the kids when needed especially with discipline. I know in that respect I am very lucky. Are you able to talk to your ex at all? Maybe a round table meeting could help? Is there a Court Order in place for the contact or was it agreed between you? " I contacted social services regrading it and they were a joke I think one of the main problems is I have rules and disciplines whereas she has none and she will not sit and talk at all tried family mediation and even the school to mediate a meeting she refuses it all like I say I don't want to slag her off and never do in front of the kids but to her the kids are pawns in a chess game and unfortunately no kids no csa for her so she villifies me but although I feel shit today I will bounce back and do as many have said be the best influence I can be and keep lines of communication open | |||
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"My main concern is that your ex is allowing your 14 yr old & his gf to share a bed!!! I know you're in a really difficult situation but I just wanted to say I went to live with my dad when I was 12/13 as my stepdad was posted abroad & I didn't want to go. It was the best thing for me. My dad never bad mouthed my mum & still won't now even though she said horrible things about him. I have to try really hard to retain a decent parental relationship with the ex - I'm far from perfect though but we unite for the kids when needed especially with discipline. I know in that respect I am very lucky. Are you able to talk to your ex at all? Maybe a round table meeting could help? Is there a Court Order in place for the contact or was it agreed between you? I contacted social services regrading it and they were a joke I think one of the main problems is I have rules and disciplines whereas she has none and she will not sit and talk at all tried family mediation and even the school to mediate a meeting she refuses it all like I say I don't want to slag her off and never do in front of the kids but to her the kids are pawns in a chess game and unfortunately no kids no csa for her so she villifies me but although I feel shit today I will bounce back and do as many have said be the best influence I can be and keep lines of communication open" I really hope you can sort something out x I'm a big believer of co-parenting where possible and think it's important for the children to see their parents working together. Could you write the kids a letter or send a text/email that your ex can't get her hands & tell them just how you are feeling? | |||
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