Dear Abby: My divorced dad is being childish over his ex’s presence at family events
- The author's father demands separate arrangements for an upcoming graduation event to avoid contact with the author's mother, showcasing persistent anger after their divorce for almost 30 years.
- The author struggles with the father's demands while their son feels guilty about the situation and is unwilling to manage the logistics.
- Dear Abby advises the author to inform their father that if he cannot put aside grievances for the graduation, he may be excluded from attending.
- The author expresses disappointment about expecting thanks for a generous gift to their son, which they provided for his safety, regardless of public acknowledgment.
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Why is my ex so critical?
Q. My ex reminds me daily that I can’t do anything right, from paying child support on time (I’ve never been late) to how poorly I parent the kids when they are with me. She tells me about all the guys who want to be with her and how stupid I was for leaving. Every day she finds something else to complain at me about and it makes it very difficult to co-parent. What’s good ex-etiquette? A. She reminds you daily? I am of the mind that the only re…
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