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
1. Focus on yourself and your health/ 2. Give your kids 110% of your available attention / 3. Shutdown the angry communications with your ex
You can't have kids by yourself. Your partner is just as important. Why would it be different when you no longer live together?
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.
In other words, 2 of the 5 people involved in our family system don't drink or smoke pot. That's a start.
When a woman files for divorce a man loses half of his wealth instantly and 70% of his kids' time.
My love and influence were dimmed by 70%. It's a shame when this happens to good dads or moms.
This Father's Day I will recommit to being the best father I can be. I will strengthen my relationship with my kids whenever possible.
I can offer hope and ideas for navigating the most difficult co-parent behaviors. Divorce is hard on everyone, please don't use your former partner as a target for your rage and frustration.