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 Agreed. My children’s father is absolutely one of the best men I’ve ever known. 

Years ago someone I hadn’t seen for awhile came to my office & kept asking how he was etc … finally had to say I wasn’t sure about one of the things. He replied: but you’re married to him. 

I laughed & explained we divorced years before that. 

Never forgot how he stopped talking & his face went blank. Then he said: I’m sorry, I didn’t know. Never heard either of you speak bad about the other so I had no idea you divorced. 

I said something along the line of: He’s the father of my children. It’s great to hear he’s never spoken bad of me. I see no reason to speak bad of him. 

Hopefully this comes out as educational & not preaching or arrogant. Cause trust me: my ex and I had our personal issues but we kept it out of our workplaces (almost completely aside from immediate supervision for obvious reasons) & always away from our children. 

Our grown children are incredible & turned out way better than any of us could have hoped.  
 I loved and lost women in my past for various reasons, they were along my journey for a while, but not the whole way.

Genuinely not looking for variety or unpredictability anymore. I want this to be it, but will find my way if it isn’t✨

Thank you for sharing 🙏 
 Understood completely. Respect 🫡 

Truly hope it all works out well for everyone. New babies are so much fun too. 

You’re welcome.  
 I can’t wait to meet this little girl… ✨

She’s a halving baby, and her birthday is Jan 3… Just like Bitcoin! 🥹 
 So much fun. 🤩 babies are the best. You will love her so much. ✨🤩

Children really make life better for almost everyone. They love unconditionally & see the world through their own eyes. Always fun to see & talk with small humans. 

They communicate & teach me more than I could ever hope to teach them.  
 Seriously can’t wait! 
 Unasked for advice I’ve told many of my mother friends over the years: “YES 🙌 we can have it all. But not all at once. Attempt it if you want & you will burn out.”

Maybe some don’t. But something always takes a backseat. 🫂

Hope you understand where I’m coming from saying this.  
 This has given me new purpose, just continue becoming a better version of myself for her. 
 My parents stayed together, probably shouldn’t have🗣️💯😂

my in-laws stayed together until all 3 kids finished intermediate/high school and FIL came out gay.

parents do some crazy shit or break up for the right reasons- 

no wrong answers 💜 
 and my in laws are the best parents I know 💐 
 Thank you for sharing 🙏 this personal tale. 

 
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