The Other Dad
I'm more of an influencer on my kids. I don't have authority. What I do have is time attention and joy at being with them.
How an Angry Co-Parent Can Harm Your Kids for Life
And, please, don't aim barbs at your kids meant to hurt your former partner. It never works as expected. Arrows fired at your ex will always affect your children on the way to the target.
Losing the Meaning of Life As My Marriage Blasted Me Out of the House
Divorce is not the end of the world. However, it's often the end of most dad's major bonding and influence with his kids. Most divorces end with dads being marginalized by the family court precedents.
Divorce Retrospective: Getting This Off My Chest
I walk away from this story knowing I did everything I could to keep the marriage alive. And after the divorce, I've done everything I can (outside of shutting down my writing) to be a good father, a good man, and a reasonable person.
Becoming a Happy Single Dad: Divorce Recovery Strategies
1. Focus on yourself and your health/ 2. Give your kids 110% of your available attention / 3. Shutdown the angry communications with your ex
Fathers and Sons: Reaching For Love
A good father would've made a big difference in my life. As a father, I have always strived to be a good father, even when the decisions were not always what I wanted.
When Someone Chooses To Deprioritize Your Relationship
However, there's a different type of person out there. I was married to one. I have known of others. And they have a different set of criteria. They have flexibility when it comes to transparency and honesty.
Bleed on Everyone: Single Parents and Their Struggles
In other words, 2 of the 5 people involved in our family system don't drink or smoke pot. That's a start.