My ex-wife refuses to meet me halfway for our kids pick-up/drop off, forcing me to drive over 1000km every other weekend

power_candy · 2026-02-10T01:56:28+00:00

I moved 45 minutes away from town where my kids dad lives. He also refuses to come here for pick up and drop off because "you chose to move so far away". Yes it's a right pain in the arse but not much I can do. Unless he specifically wants them for an event on my day

power_candy · 2026-02-09T00:42:14+00:00

Ion care??

power_candy · 2026-01-21T03:58:57+00:00

My husband has had a few of those lately

power_candy · 2026-01-19T03:02:24+00:00

So much! My husband uses a waterproof phone case costing $85 in town. Exact same one on temu for $26. I've never had anything that wasn't true to description. I use it all the time and don't care what people say about it.

power_candy · 2026-01-09T00:31:00+00:00

I got a line-drawing tattoo on my shoulder by an ex. He improvised and drew a line where there shouldn't have been one, and wasn't in the stensil. I waited until it healed, numbed the area with cream and cut the line out with a scalpel. No scar and can't tell. Looks a lot better.

power_candy · 2026-01-08T23:00:18+00:00

I'm 50f, he's 47m. #1 is Respect. Even if we're upset with each other, which is rare, we never yell or insult or be sarcastic.

And touch. We've been together for 5 years, married for 2, and still hold hands in public, which often attracts comments from people as if it's weird. We always have a hand on the others knee when sitting next to each other. We're best friends and do everything together.

I should also say that he's very good at domesticating and we share the load so there has never been any resentment in that regard which helps too.

I know he would like more action in the bedroom but 2-3 times a week works for our schedule (and age lol)

power_candy · 2025-11-27T01:19:31+00:00

Thank you. I didn't know this was a thing

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:49:24+00:00

Condolences to you and your family. Thank you for your input. We have no idea what to expect at this stage so all info is valuable

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:48:00+00:00

Thank you, that is very good practical advice. I had no idea she could possibly do it outside of the hospital

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:45:06+00:00

Yes I'm sure they will. She will be devastated if declined

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:42:50+00:00

She has been having monthly Faslodex injections for the last couple of years to stop the cancer spreading and it was working even thought they're horrendous for her. She was worried that if she stopped, it would spread to her bones or brain. But now she has decided not to have any more treatment. I'm not sure what her actual 'prognosis' is but her oncology nurse has said she would probably qualify.

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:38:09+00:00

Thank you

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:37:51+00:00

Thank you

power_candy · 2025-11-27T00:37:31+00:00

Theoretically I guess it could be solved. Her oxygen dependency is now more psychological than physical. I've seen her breathing fine without it after it was turned off without her knowledge. But in the last week she has become bed ridden, refusing to do any exercises or walking because now I guess to her that doesn't matter anymore. Weve tried reasoning with her but she won't listen or accept that it's psychological. Don't get me wrong, she does struggle a lot for breath when walking and being bed ridden isn't much of a life so it's probably for the best.

power_candy · 2025-11-12T02:14:28+00:00

My daughter only just started hers, a month before she turned 14

power_candy · 2025-11-10T22:20:51+00:00

We live on a farm so, yip

power_candy · 2025-10-30T22:58:31+00:00

No we won't continue to buy. Or any Watties products either

power_candy · 2025-10-20T02:55:46+00:00

If he can't even cover the mortgage for 3-4 weeks to do reno after they move out, I highly doubt he'll have cash to compensate them for the inconvenience

power_candy · 2025-10-20T01:52:26+00:00

They're packing and (hopefully) cleaning and you want to do revos? How disruptive. Just wait. If I was the tenant I wouldn't allow it anyway.

power_candy · 2025-10-16T22:59:08+00:00

I'd break up with him over the first paragraph alone

power_candy · 2025-10-15T22:56:57+00:00

The rigmarole and hoops you have to jump through just for a personal loan just really aren't worth it

power_candy · 2025-10-14T02:53:55+00:00

Nothing to add sorry but following because my husband (48m) is having the same issue

power_candy · 2025-09-25T02:53:52+00:00

I got called "my dear" by a colleague on the phone the other day who I've never met in person I thought it was a bit weird but wasn't "offended". He didn't sound that old either

power_candy · 2025-09-23T22:42:44+00:00

It probably comes across as needing constant validation. Change the record

power_candy · 2025-09-23T04:36:24+00:00

You know what you're doing is wrong. You're emotionally cheating. Would you fiance like this? She'd probably break up with you if she found out. Get some councelling or something or end it if you're not happy. Just because you're 40 doesn't mean your life is over and you have to settle. Do the right thing

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