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Dealing with a break up as a father
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:01 pm
I have a 1 year old daughter. She is the love of my life. Her mom and me just cant get along at all. So we are separating. I think it's for the best for us. But everyday now I'm thinking about no waking up seeing my daughter asleep. Or her getting excited to see me every day after work.
Any other fathers been then this scenario and have advice or words of encouragement for this hard time?
Any other fathers been then this scenario and have advice or words of encouragement for this hard time?
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Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:02 pm to TeamCKennedy
Try counseling before you end your marriage. For your daughter.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:03 pm to TeamCKennedy
Damn. I have no advice, but that sucks and I’m sorry. Best of luck.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:03 pm to TeamCKennedy
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Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:03 pm to TeamCKennedy
My ex wife and I separated when my daughter was 1.
The last thing I ever would have done was take it to OT.
The last thing I ever would have done was take it to OT.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:04 pm to TeamCKennedy
Speaking from experience....
Don't do it, unless it is your absolute last option.
Don't do it, unless it is your absolute last option.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:04 pm to TeamCKennedy
It's terrible. Not seeing your children everyday is a very unnatural feeling and it was awful for me. But them not seeing me and their mother scream and slam doors was more important to me. If there is any possible way for y'all to work it out, I hope you can. But if not, try to find some way to be tolerable of each other for the sake of the baby.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:05 pm to gobuxgo5
I agree. But none of my buddy's have been in my shoes before.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:05 pm to TeamCKennedy
There have been times when my wife and I were really, really on the rocks, and seperating was strongly considered.
I often find divorce is the easy way out. The desire to see my kids on a daily basis may be the strongest thing I have to help me through the rough patches in marriage.
I would be devastated if I could only see my kids one night a week and every other weekend.
I often find divorce is the easy way out. The desire to see my kids on a daily basis may be the strongest thing I have to help me through the rough patches in marriage.
I would be devastated if I could only see my kids one night a week and every other weekend.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:05 pm to gobuxgo5
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The last thing I ever would do is take it to OT.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:05 pm to TeamCKennedy
I agree with the marriage counseling. I did not do it and divorced. Lived to seriously regret it.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:06 pm to DustyDinkleman
we all saw that, dinkleman.
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:06 pm to TeamCKennedy
Your kid is going to have damage regardless of what you do.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:06 pm to TeamCKennedy
My advice? Don't relent on 50/50. I know she is little now but find a way to argue for and receive 50/50 custody. Don't relent on the beginning or it's gone forever.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:06 pm to TeamCKennedy
I haven't been in that situation. But, I think you are doing the right thing if you and her mother don't get along. It will be best for everyone in the long run. I wish I could offer you better encouragement. Hang in there!
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:08 pm to TheIndulger
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I haven't been in that situation
OP, you are a fool if you listen to anybody who hasn't been in this situations opinion.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:09 pm to TeamCKennedy
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Speaking from experience....
Don't do it, unless it is your absolute last option.
This right here, you two need to find a way to make it work at all costs
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:09 pm to ChenierauTigre
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I agree with the marriage counseling. I did not do it and divorced. Lived to seriously regret it.
These are the people you should listen to.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:10 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
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OP, you are a fool if you listen to anybody who hasn't been in this situations opinion.
He's already made up his mind and is looking for encouragement in his decision.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:10 pm to TeamCKennedy
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have a 1 year old daughter. She is the love of my life. Her mom and me just cant get along at all. So we are separating. I think it's for the best for us. But everyday now I'm thinking about no waking up seeing my daughter asleep. Or her getting excited to see me every day after work.
That's the reality if you can't make your marriage work, that's what you need to prepare to face. With that in mind, you need to attempt to fix your marriage. No marriage is sunshine and rainbows, yours may only be a shell of even that, but the ability to raise your daughter and have her in your life is worth trying to make it work with your wife.
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