Thanks so much for your input! Much appreciated! Unfortunately, I really doubt that I'll see any of that money. He "has his own business", doesn't pay taxes, gets paid under the table, doesn't have a driver's license, & apparently isn't working in the work-release program. I don't like to sound so negative, but he's pretty useless. The one good thing he's done in his life is give me my daughter.
I like that you asked that! I prefer someone who doesn't come on too strong. Don't tell me your life's history. And don't try to sell yourself. Just be natural & say hi. Maybe just send a "flower". If I'm interested, I'll respond.
Ya know, my ex rarely communicates with our daughter. But this last time they put him in, he wrote to her saying how much he loves & misses her & her boys. He was all gushy & lovey-dovey. Then he asked her to talk to me about dropping the charges! Of course, I KNEW he was going to do this. It was no surprise to me. However, I don't think he realizes that I washed my hands of him years ago & it's not ME putting him in there! Domestic Relations is doing it without me! As I said before, more power to them! My daughter just laughed & shrugged it off. She's at the point, sad as it is, that she now calls him by his first name. She refuses to call him "Dad". She says he was never a dad to her. Sad....
One more note... being as she was the only grandchild for several years on my side, my parents helped out tremendously with her. But my dear mother has since passed away, leaving just my stepfather. Should I give some to him? Or should I consider their contributions a gift?
Thanks sweetie. It wasn't so much that I was down about having a birthday. In fact, I enjoy when it's "my special day". It was outside factors that pulled me down on what should've been a celebratory time for me.
Yes, we've talked about it. I'm pretty sure I'd split it with her. It seems the only fair thing to do. But I'm still interested in others' opinions on this. Thanks for your input!!
RE: Which do you prefer?
Love them Aussies!!