Alex

Commented on New girlfriend wants to meet the kids, ex is losing it

Your ex losing it is pretty predictable honestly but that's her problem to manage, not yours. You have every right to introduce your girlfriend to you...

Commented on New girlfriend wants to meet the kids, ex is losing it

Four months is still early. I waited over a year before my kids met my now wife. Not because the ex demanded it but because I wanted to be sure about ...

Commented on Just got 50/50 custody and I'm terrified

That first week after the paperwork is done hits different. You're gonna second guess yourself a lot, but remember that the judge thought you were cap...

Commented on New girlfriend wants to meet the kids, ex is losing it

Been through this exact situation and it gets messy. Your ex's feelings are valid but they don't control your life. Four months in is reasonable. Just...

Commented on Just got 50/50 custody and I'm terrified

Congrats on getting it finalized. That's huge. The terrified part is totally normal, honestly I'd be more worried if you weren't nervous. But you got ...

Commented on Just got 50/50 custody and I'm terrified

You're going to be great. That fear means you care about doing right by your kids. Get a good calendar app, stock your place with the things they need...

Commented on What I miss most about being single

The spontaneity hits different. But dude you got two amazing kids out of this trade. Yeah you miss sleeping in or going out without planning but the r...

Commented on Anyone else get anxiety about nothing in particular?

Yeah I've been dealing with this the last couple years. Being a parent brings up a lot of subconscious stuff. My therapist says it's pretty common for...

Commented on Grilling season kicked off strong

Nothing hits like grilling season. There's something about firing up the smoker that just resets everything. Did you wrap it at any point or go unwrap...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is real and I'm losing it

Real talk, if your wife is breastfeeding, try to tag team. I'd take night duty while my wife got 4-5 hours of actual sleep, then switch. Split the mis...