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How can i get effort from my ex? Can i even expect anything?

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AinoVa · 22/01/2026 09:59

We have seperated a few months ago.
Issues were, I guess differences in expectations in the end of the day? Im not traditional at all. I thought he wasnt either. And when we seperated it came to a point where it was easier to raise our child, work fulltime and do the rest. It is easier or at least more peaceful, than it used to be. Working and paying was enough to him.

We are coparents. But with added distance his lack of effort hasnt got better not at all. It wasnt a wake up call. It wasnt a potential new way, with a partner that suits him more it would be better. No. Nothing.

What could move him to be better? Can i do something?
Should i just write him off. He'll come around as an actual dad when he feels like it?

Im not worried about having our child on my own and raising her. But for her sake. I thought there be some effort. I just want some input and ill appreciate it.

(Side note: as of now, i work from home. So thats no issue. I am pretty much around her 24/7. I am not in finacial trouble. I can make it work with out him)

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Dandydog84 · 22/01/2026 10:02

Why flog a dead horse?

If he does no actively want to be around his child, be joyeous that he’s not

Are you getting maintenance?

AinoVa · 22/01/2026 10:22

Dandydog84 · 22/01/2026 10:02

Why flog a dead horse?

If he does no actively want to be around his child, be joyeous that he’s not

Are you getting maintenance?

I would think its important. But fair enough.

What do you mean by maintenance? Like time for myself, rest etc? I mean, yeah. Im fine things considered.

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Dandydog84 · 22/01/2026 10:29

AinoVa · 22/01/2026 10:22

I would think its important. But fair enough.

What do you mean by maintenance? Like time for myself, rest etc? I mean, yeah. Im fine things considered.

You honestly don’t know what maintenance is? Are you in the UK?

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Dandydog84 · 22/01/2026 10:29

Where’s your niece and nephew living these days?

Dandydog84 · 22/01/2026 10:31

A couple of months ago you posted on a thread about taking on your niece and nephew that Why I am anxious, i have issues that made me decide to not have kids of my own. Im not able to show empathy or emotions like a normal human.

and now you have a child?

Soyasauce · 22/01/2026 19:11

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Arlanymor · 22/01/2026 19:14

Didn't you post a few months ago saying you didn't have children and had chosen not to? I remember it because I can't have children. I hope you are not making stuff up to garner sympathy you are not entitled to and which frankly takes the piss out of people with real problems. Because that's really low behaviour - if indeed you are lying. But both situations can't be true - which is it?

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