The article discusses a complex family dynamic where divorced parents have become friends but face challenges when the father moves in with the mother during hard times. The father fails to fulfill his promise to contribute financially and instead submits an invoice for paint work he did while staying, which offends the children. The advice given suggests the mother should have approached the situation differently and encourages open communication about the father's actions. Additionally, another letter highlights the emotional distance in a mother-child relationship and the lasting impact it has on adult children.
Your mother should not have paid him. Instead, she should have given him an itemized bill for what she thinks would be fair compensation for his contribution to the household while he was there.
Yes, you should say something to your father, namely that he took advantage of your mother's kindness. He should apologize and repay her when he has the funds.
I learned quickly that vulnerability made her uncomfortable, so I stopped bringing up difficult topics, which has left a void in our relationship.
Now that I'm an adult, I'm realizing just how much her emotional distance has impacted our relationship.
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