Difficult choices, or not?

I have socialized countless times with both my ex’s and my last husband’s ex wife when we were married. You suck it up for the kids. The ex wife was never very nice to my husband or me and ironically it was us that took her to doctor’s appointments, visited, etc when she was dying from cancer because neither of the kids were local. I even found a good home for her dog.
 
Divorced 40 years - Ex and I decided to be "civil" for the children (who are now in their 50's!!) He lives in Alberta (I am in British Columbia). He phones about 3 or 4 times/year to touch base.

A few years ago, (when 2nd husband was alive), ex came to Vancouver for a funeral. Since the basement suite was vacant, I invited him to stay in the suite instead of a hotel.
 
I would treat any situation like that with indifference. it's not the surroundings or the situation that dictates our behavior.
A strong mind has the ability of tolerance. A weak mind immerses in the unfavorable circumstances and derives misery from it.
 

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