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Did I raise shallow kids?!!

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rubberduck68 · 20/01/2025 10:52

My ex-husband is rich, and I’m not: I bailed with little money and a small home for me and our kids that I paid for, grateful to get out of the toxic relationship. He has a massive mansion house four hours away (he moved) and two holiday homes abroad, and a live-in GF twenty years younger than him. We have shared custody amicably for ten years, but our adult kids have recently both moved in with him and have said they will be staying there until he buys them their own homes nearby. I was not consulted about this, not even a polite heads-up. On the rare occasion that I talk to either of them (both early twenties), all they do is talk about their privileged lifestyle and the family unit they are creating as a foursome. I feel jealous and excluded, but also a bit annoyed with my kids that they are being quite shallow in following his cheque book. He's emotionally challenged and not very loving or affectionate, and they know that. Am I being unreasonable to feel upset?

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pikkumyy77 · 20/01/2025 11:24

It must feel awful. But they are materialistic because the world us and they are strip mining him for his assets. Try not to take it personally. Tey to keep a relationship with them. Once they have their houses and are launched on theur careers hopefully they will feel safe ketting you back in their lives. Don’t give up and leave him their only choice as parent.

Dishwashersaurous · 20/01/2025 11:19

Why is it rare for you to talk to them? How often do you go and see them? Invite them out for dinner etc

Dishwashersaurous · 20/01/2025 11:18

Are they working, and where he lives more convenient for their jobs?

It's very expensive to rent pretty much anywhere at the moment, so makes sense to stay living with parents for as long as possible.

seelookhearboo · 20/01/2025 11:14

Maybe they know it, but just being practical? It's expensive to live on your own these days...