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‘Perhaps they are wise,’ writes a 47-year-old divorcé. ‘Wise enough to accept their wives’ position, which is that I’m the bad guy.’ Our advice columnist weighs in.
Dear Abigail,
My ex-wife is doing everything she can to alienate me from my siblings.
Four years ago, I went through an acrimonious divorce. When my then-wife and I separated, I was certain that I knew how it would go. We would peacefully and amicably part ways, split assets and our daughter’s time 50-50, and remain friends. We’d text each other happy birthday, hug each other when we crossed paths in person, and be great co-parents to our incredible daughter. I knew this because I’d had several other serious relationships in my life and have remained friends with all of my exes, who are, invariably, great people.
I have never been so wrong about anything in my life.
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Abigail Shrier is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up.