He’s made his girlfriend more important than his daughters.

Dear Wayne,

I’m a divorced dad with two daughters who live with me. My new girlfriend has a problem with the fact that my ex-wife’s photograph is displayed in our home. I’m not sure what to do?

Signed,

In Conflict

———–

Dear In Conflict,

You don’t know what to do!? Your primary responsibility is to father your daughters. It’s bad enough the kids have had to deal with the trauma of a divorce, now their feelings and relationship with their mother are under attack by your “girlfriend?” Your job is to protect and nurture those girls. That needs to be your new N.U.T.—non-negotiable, unalterable term. Remember, your girls will grow up to seek out men just like their dad. Are you being the example you want to be for your daughters? The pictures stay. If your girlfriend can’t support that decision, show her the door.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Follow Me

Wayne Levine

Founder/Director at BetterMen Coaching

For over 30 years, as a men’s life coach, I've coached men, couples, families, several weekly men’s groups, facilitated men's retreats, and wrote a best-selling relationship manual for men. All the while, I was trying to be a good dad while struggling with the pressures of running a business, and being in a marriage that didn’t suit me. What I've learned over the years I share through BetterMenCoaching.com. I invite you come and learn how you can actually become the man you've always wanted to be.

Follow Me

Latest posts by Wayne Levine (see all)

• How to Reconnect After a Relationship Break: A Man’s Guide to Healing and Rebuilding - November 22, 2024
• Why Do I Feel Lonely In My Relationship? Understanding and Overcoming Relationship Disconnection - November 22, 2024
• Stop Trying to Change Your Partner: Why Self-Improvement is Key for a Healthy Relationship - September 9, 2024