Posted by Elle2021 on November 18, 2003, at 6:34:35
In reply to A hunk of Fresh Meat in between 2 packs of dogs, posted by Festus on November 16, 2003, at 21:46:45
Wow, that is a sticky situation you've got yourself. It happened to my parents. My mom and dad separated for a while when I was younger, and as with your separation, blood sided with its own. For quite a while, my mom didn't go to family outings with my dad. She now goes (begrudgingly) and pretends to not have hard feelings. She is a mature woman and is able to stick it out with my dad's family for a few hours on special occasions.
As for your wife saying you need to cut the apron strings... Examine yourself, do you? Are you letting mom get between you and your wife's relationship? You mentioned that you have kids, (you sound like a wonderful father too by the way). In my humble opinion it is MORE important for kids to have a mother and a father living in the same house. Things that eliminate that situation should be dealt with immediately. Perhaps your wife is still hurt and trying to deal with her feelings. Give her some time, (time heals all wounds...or so "they" say). But, I can say that from a woman's point of view, it is throughly irritating when a significant other sides with their mother instead of you. Good luck to you and God bless your family. Hope things turn out well!
Elle
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