Author Topic: Single Dads (Read 700 times)

lazs2 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2004, 11:31:44 AM »

Lots better than me.... most in fact. I am far too self absorbed and selfish... it is part of my charm.

lazs

Airhead · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2004, 11:38:59 AM »

LOL I've seen you with your daughter and grandbaby. You're a softie, Lazs.

AKIron · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2004, 02:02:01 PM »

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Anything less than that is a failing at some point along the line.

Obviously two parents are better than one but divorce isn't the only reason for single parenthood and therefore your "failing" doesn't always apply.

Airhead · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2004, 02:20:02 PM »

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Obviously two parents are better than one but divorce isn't the only reason for single parenthood and therefore your "failing" doesn't always apply.

OK, there's extenuating circumstances- insanity, death, imprisonment, whatever- so let's say it's "almost" always a divorce that causes family breakups.

As tough as divorce is on the Dads it's much tougher on the Moms, because Moms are generally the custodial parent but Dads generally have a bigger paycheck. And it's tougher on the kids than it is on both the parents.

Two out of three marriages end in divorce....that's sad.

vorticon · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2004, 02:46:06 PM »

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As tough as divorce is on the Dads it's much tougher on the Moms, because Moms are generally the custodial parent but Dads generally have a bigger paycheck. And it's tougher on the kids than it is on both the parents.

more often than not, not for the lack of dad trying...

AKIron · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2004, 05:07:36 PM »

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Two out of three marriages end in divorce....that's sad.

Very.

opus · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2004, 10:31:01 PM »

Dysfunctional marriages are also extremely hard on kids. Its sad that people can't see ahead of time how a marriage will wind up. I think if people were more honest, there would be less dysfunctional marriages (though of course there would still be some as people change). Too many people marry out of convenience or duty. Unfortunately, those who do this are taking the seemingly easier path and less inclined to be the type of person to put the work into a marriage.

Catholics have a counciling program BEFORE marriage. Some recoil at such a notion. With the rate of divorce, it makes sense to have it. Unforntunately those who would benefit the most would be least likely to participate - catch22.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2004, 10:53:55 PM »

well I don't talk much about my personal life....my marriage is slowly grinding to a halt. I'm gonna probably be in these shoes in less than a year.

Nash · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2004, 11:18:48 PM »

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well I don't talk much about my personal life....my marriage is slowly grinding to a halt. I'm gonna probably be in these shoes in less than a year.

Gunslinger.... Time to get the hell off the internet for a while.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2004, 11:34:27 PM »

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Gunslinger.... Time to get the hell off the internet for a while.

were I live Nash, it's my only outlet sometimes

Nash · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2004, 11:58:10 PM »

50 years ago there was even less to do there, and there was no internet. Yet, a fraction of the divorces. Stop being such a slouch. Figure something out.