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To end my relationship to concentrate on my daughter.

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AutumnHibernator · 27/09/2025 17:38

My exH has split up from his girlfriend and as per usual he's back dating again within 2 weeks of the split 🙄

Anyway, he's now brought my daughter home early 3 times or cancelled having her in order to go on a date.

I'm in a relationship which can be emotionally draining and demanding to be honest, my daughter is completely aware of why her Dad is not having her as he tells her, as if she'll be excited for him! She's clearly feeling a bit lost and emotional about this, and I'm wondering if I should just end my relationship in order to completely focus on her and be stable for her sake?

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Tamfs · 27/09/2025 17:40

No, end your relationship because you don't want to be in it anymore. Don't use your DD as an excuse.

Springadorable · 27/09/2025 17:40

You've got two issues here. A relationship that sounds more work than fun, and a crap exH. I'd end the relationship, but you don't need to in order to support your daughter if you are managing time and interactions. Just end it because it's a bit shit.

NorthXNorthWest · 27/09/2025 17:39

Why is your current relationship emotionally draining and demanding?

Comedycook · 27/09/2025 17:39

Why is your relationship emotionally draining?

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