Love, Kids, Parenting and Divorce: The whole kit and caboodle

The whole kit and caboodle

By Anonymous - 05/07/2023 21:00

Today, I asked my husband for a divorce. He said fine, as long as I got full custody of the kids. I did an actual double take; he didn’t want shared custody, he wanted me to take the kids, no arguments or negotiating, because he doesn’t want the kids anymore. FML

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You deserved it 536

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By Lorne - 02/06/2023 15:00

Today, I told my wife I wanted a divorce. I haven’t been in love with her for a long time and I've fallen in love with a girl at my job. When I told her this, she responded with, “No, fuck that, we're going to couples' therapy and you are gonna be a father to our kids!” I guess that’s a “No.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 354

You deserved it 2 385

By jentown11 - 28/09/2009 15:14 - United States

Today, I told my husband I wanted a divorce. He told me he didn't. End of discussion. FML

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You deserved it 18 036

All too common

By Anonymous - 16/07/2022 10:00

Today, I got divorced. In a 4 minute 40 second phone call with the judge, which ended with him saying, "Congratulations!" I didn't want this. I just didn't see the point in fighting to stay in a marriage that my ex didn't want. Now my underlying depression is worse, and i have to fake it for the sake of our kids. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 123

You deserved it 185

Too late

By Anonymous - 16/07/2023 03:00

Today, my husband told me he'd changed his mind and no longer wants children. We already have two kids. FML

I agree, your life sucks 877

You deserved it 140

Nice guys

By Anonymous - 13/06/2021 19:59

Today, having split up with my husband, I tried to plan visitation so he could visit my sons, his stepkids, only to be told he has no intention of visiting kids that aren’t actually his, and that now we’re divorced they're entirely my problem and good riddance. FML

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You deserved it 1 210

Under pressure

By Anonymous - 18/09/2023 14:00

Today, I told my boyfriend of five months that it's time he stopped fighting for custody with his baby mama, and to start focusing more on my kids, whom he said he would take responsibility for. He responded by telling me to pack my things, saying we should all leave. FML

I agree, your life sucks 121

You deserved it 2 947

By Tara115 - 09/02/2014 07:20 - Canada - Courtenay

Today, my boyfriend told me he doesn't think he should marry me, because I have kids. They're his kids. FML

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You deserved it 7 588

End of the road

By Anonymous - 06/08/2023 00:02

Today, I was finally forced to accept that after an almost 16 year relationship and 14 year marriage, it's pretty much over. After begging and pleading with her for the last few years to show any love and affection, she still refuses entirely. I'm only here for the kids now. FML

I agree, your life sucks 947

You deserved it 122

Cunning stunt

By Anonymous - 01/10/2023 21:00 - Cyprus - Limassol

Today, I asked my wife for a divorce, after I tried everything to save our marriage, and it was a gut-wrenching decision. I tried easing her into it, but she instantly agreed. She had packing boxed ready to move out. Now I suspect she was sabotaging our marriage for months so I'd call it quits. FML

I agree, your life sucks 920

You deserved it 128

By Sarah - 01/01/2013 15:15 - United States

Today, instead of the traditional midnight kiss, my husband handed me divorce papers. FML

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You deserved it 5 568

Hangryko 31

Thursday 6 July 2023 0:31

Make him really regret it. Relinquishing parental rights does not absolve him from child support. Get your divorce attorney to negotiate really high child support and alimony. If the house is in your name as well, secure that for yourself and your kids.

MidnaLink 33

Wednesday 5 July 2023 23:32

Take him up on it , then. That's a "shitty father" attitude.

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MidnaLink 33

Wednesday 5 July 2023 23:32

Take him up on it , then. That's a "shitty father" attitude.

tipsyone 22

Thursday 6 July 2023 0:14

That is so messed up!!!

Hangryko 31

Thursday 6 July 2023 0:31

Thaylok 17

Thursday 6 July 2023 4:21

Not wanting shared custody is NOT the same as giving up his parental rights. He may just have plans to spend his nights at the bar, or traveling for whatever reason and he won't be able to properly care for the kids. I fully agree that he is a piece of dung for even thinking something like that. Full custody should mean more child support for darn sure.