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How do the non-resident dads on here deal with not seeing your children everyday?
I'm lucky that I see my kids most days, but on the days that I don't I find I miss them terribly. I have a fear they'll forget who I am or won't bond with me. It's particulalry true of our youngest one who's still just a baby. I hate it that it's my ex that baths them all and puts them to bed and its her that gets them up in the morning and gives them breakfast etc etc. I feel like I'm missing out.
Any advice on how to overcome these feelings?
Hi
It's understandable how you feel, but the trick is to make sure the time you do have is extra special. Although your ex does get some of the times you wish you had, she also has to deal with bad behaviour, tantrums etc, which you don't - you'll get a daughter who looks forward to seeing you because those times are filled with fun for both of you. 🙂
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