This is really not a big deal and I'm feeling stressed/sad/overwhelmed at the mo so it might feel worse than it is.
One thing I resent is that my daughter's dad expects me to provide clothes for when she's with him. He gives me £180 a month which doesn't cover childcare, but according to the csa calculator that's what he should pay. He doesn't give any extra for clothes, trips etc but I understand he pays maintenance and that's all he needs to do.
He was angry at the weekend she because I forgot to pack her coat and that meant they couldn't go out in the evening. But then I thought "buy your own coat."
Then I thought I'm being petty. I've bought her a coat for school so why should he buy another one? Anyway I didn't intentionally do it
Now I've written this down I sound like a brat! But on the other hand he has her most weekends so I feel he should provide for the time he is with her.
There is a bit of extra resentment that I moved out and my rent is £200 a month more than the mortgage he pays. Even though my rent is the cheapest in the area. But I know that doesn't come into it.
Ahh I know I sound crazy sorry. Just wondered what other people do
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motheroreily · 20/09/2017 11:51
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