What's up with my dh
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Last week dh missed my sons high school graduation.. He WAS stuck in serious traffic on his way,,but missed it ......did meet us at restaurant later. And also last week he was working late and was not present with other parents for pics beforemy other son's prom.. A teen he does adore. Hmmmmmm.. My first reaction was dismay, a little bit hurt but now I am wondering if it is because he basically missed all of this with his own daughters. Guilt perhaps? I do not know but wonder what others think?
And afew days ago, we ran
And afew days ago, we ran into a friend of his ex who basically chastised him for not reaching out to his children, not being involved in their lives, and telling him it will be the biggest regret. Hmmmmmm. I have to wonder if that is not rolling around in his head. I feel alone sometimes. Sitting at the graduation without him there, I felt sad. So many years of attending my childrens's events alone. And when does it end? But life is not fair. I do not think anyone has the perfect life and marriage..
My DH even ADMITTED to me
My DH even ADMITTED to me that he didn't come to my son's graduation party because he never got to have one for himself when he graduated. His parents were divorced and didn't even plan anything or send out invites. In fact, his mom and stepdad sold his car that he was storing at their place until he could get it fixed!
It's not MY kid's fault that YOUR parents sucked!
I think you must have to be a
I think you must have to be a parent to want to go to a graduation or pre prom activities. I cannot think of anything I would rather do less.
I didn't even want to go to my graduations - much less someone else's.
No, I am just going to let it
No, I am just going to let it go. We always seem to be disagreeing about something, so I will not. But you are correct, when it comes to emotions, my dh is very avoidant.. Which is why he got to where he is with his children. He is very uncomfortable going there, and uses the excuse of needing to be positive and give people benefit of the doubt. That is good for the first five minutes, but after years of disturbing behaviors, it is laughable!