Should I respond to her texts regarding the kids-daily kid life BS

[Dreamless Sleep]

My first post, right place? Anyways

She pushed me aside and I was forced to leave. She has shown no evidence of reconciliation.

I appreciate updates on the kids (3 teens)but she seems to send too many. Other general texts as well.

Yesterday I told her that I wanted more distance. And I don't want to hear about her impending trip to see her latest on-line infatuation!!! WTF

Do I acknowledge her texts? Unless medically necessary, I am trying to maintain 'radio silence'. What do you think?

[yessy21]

Congrats on your first post. you defenitley have come to the right place.

Unless its regarding the teens having some type of a problem that you both have to address as parents, there is absolutley no reason that she should be texting you. why is she telling you she is seeing someone? hm. sounds like an attention seeker to me. im pretty sure that the kids can contact you themselves.

[melodymatters]

I agree with you. 'Using The Kids" seems to be chick trick #101 in having your cake and eating it too.

 

I have never done this, but having dated men whose wives/GF's threw them out for what they perceived as a better deal, the kids are always the tool to use when :

 

1) Mama wants more attention/Drama

 

OR

 

2) More money.

 

Stick to your guns, or you will never be able to have a relationship with another woman.

[Dreamless Sleep]

thanks. sometimes it's too hard to breath. I don't want to burden my colleagues and friends constantly with my life drama. And I'd like to maintain some privacy.

[GorillaTheater]

Personally, I'd give some thought to moving back in while she's on her trip.

 

She wants out? Then she can live in the proverbial crappy apartment.