[ottbmare]

...the kids line up with the parent who walked out (leaving all the work and discipline for the other one), because “he” or “she” is more fun.

Not in this case. We've always had Sunday family dinners together, and when the kids were younger he used to come with us to church. The kids are grown up now--son about to go into the Marines, daughter thinking about marriage--and they turned out well. They love both of us AND their stepmother, who is great.

[Albion Wilde]

The kids are grown up now--son about to go into the Marines, daughter thinking about marriage--and they turned out well.

Good for you! Well, maybe my busybody screed can help another ex-spouse reading here.