I was very depressed, in a dead-end job and marriage I didn't like. I was looking for a way out. I regret my decisions, I know they were immature.
most likely a troll, but... wrote:
... emotionally abandoning your children as you did 20 years ago isn't normal. Why would think you would have any influence in "normalizing" your sons now when, quite frankly, you've got more than a few screws loose yourself? Nothing like leaving your kids when they are young, then swooping in 20 years later only to judge their character.
You're a hopeless pvssy.
lookatme wrote:
Backstory: I divorced my wife and moved away from my young family about 22 years ago. We kept in touch and I financially supported them but only saw them a few weeks out of the year. Not interested in hearing what a jerk I am because I've been through that. I've apologized to my children about it. I have 3 kids, two sons and one daughter. I can't help but notice that my adult sons are a little off - no kids, no girlfriends, few friends decent careers but clearly unhappy. Very distant. My daughter has a good career and long term boyfriend and seems well-adjusted. But my sons...are just off. Any advice on how to make them normal?
Not a troll thread. Seeking honest advice.
doot doot wrote:lookatme wrote:You're a hopeless pvssy.
Backstory: I divorced my wife and moved away from my young family about 22 years ago. We kept in touch and I financially supported them but only saw them a few weeks out of the year. Not interested in hearing what a jerk I am because I've been through that. I've apologized to my children about it. I have 3 kids, two sons and one daughter. I can't help but notice that my adult sons are a little off - no kids, no girlfriends, few friends decent careers but clearly unhappy. Very distant. My daughter has a good career and long term boyfriend and seems well-adjusted. But my sons...are just off. Any advice on how to make them normal?
(This is a troll thread.)
Y'all are mean - I already said I regret my decision, have apologized and am trying to move forward. I didn't come here to get insulted further. I am seeking honest advice on how to be a better father.
Gene Wild wrote:
You might explore the possibility of removing your DNA and inserting some better stuff.
Regret isn't enough troll.
lookatme wrote:Gene Wild wrote:Y'all are mean - I already said I regret my decision, have apologized and am trying to move forward. I didn't come here to get insulted further. I am seeking honest advice on how to be a better father.
You might explore the possibility of removing your DNA and inserting some better stuff.
You answered your own question. You ditched them 20 years ago and now they're distant.
lookatme wrote:
Backstory: I divorced my wife and moved away from my young family about 22 years ago. only saw them a few weeks out of the year.
Very distant. But my sons...are just off. Any advice on how to make them normal?
If that were true, why choose to get advice from a running forum famous for trolling and piss-taking?
lookatme wrote:
Y'all are mean - I already said I regret my decision, have apologized and am trying to move forward. I didn't come here to get insulted further. I am seeking honest advice on how to be a better father.