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Why Do Ex-Wives Feel Entitled? And Ex-Husbands Feel Victimized?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 10, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad
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You can't have kids by yourself. Your partner is just as important. Why would it be different when you no longer live together?

Positive Thinking & Actions Are Not Enough In A Divorce with Kids

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 20, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Single-Dad Spirituality
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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.

Mom’s Entitlement After Divorce: Understanding Parental Alienation

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 2, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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In some twisted way, my ex-wife assumed that she was the better parent and thus more entitled to the child support, the house, and the kids' care and feeding. As a good dad, this was just her assumption. Today, her assumption wound probably be supported by state family law. But, I believe times are changing.

The Blurry Lines Between Divorced Parents: Entitlement & Narcissism

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 10, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad
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Not a percentage of salary earned. No, she believed, still believes, that the child support is her entitlement. This is no longer a relationship it's just a business contract. I am no longer a person to her, I'm a debtor. I'm the problem. I'm the reason she's unhappy.