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Originally Posted by julien  I believe Steve did a good job rationalizing what's happening to him; however, I cannot help but wonder whether the ultimate pursuit of "personal growth" didn't eventually estrange him from what should remain the most important in a person's life: his own kin. What deeply shocked me in the way Steve related to this transpires through the quotes below: cant you see ?
"Most likely Erin will get sole custody of the kids, and I’ll be paying some child support. That seems to be the best arrangement for both of us, given our future goals."
"I don’t mind taking on more of a financial burden in this case, not just with the bigger mortgage but with alimony and childcare payments too." |
Yes that's what concerned me too. It just sounds like Steve, doesn't want to have too much involvement with his kids, of course I could be misinterpreting what has been written, but it does more like a transaction at this stage.
Even though I don't believe in the sanctity of marriage, I do think it's so important for both parents to be actively involved with their children lives. I think it does impact on a child when one parent is not there 100% in spirit or with their love and support.