Love Is About That Magic Moment

^^ Imposter!! (j/k.)

Dude, stop over-analyzing it, just tell her: It's John! and get on with your life. Stop stressing for nothing buddy.

HUH? How old are you two? What David is going through, and expressing, is the norm nowadays. Nothing sad about it. They tried, had a kid, and it didn't work out... He is going through it at a "more advanced" aged than most of us, but what he is feeling, and writing, is not sad, or anything that almost every man, I know has gone through, and experienced. He is right on schedule with his emotions and feelings about his ex wife, and daughter, right now. If he has friends, and had asked, that are divorced, they could have explained to him exactly how the post divorce emotional rollercoaster rolls. I almost feel sorry that he is an "advice giver", so may feel hesitant to ASK for guidance, when he might need it. Trouble is, many guys give up, move on with a new woman and new children of hers, or with her, and eventually neglect the "old" family, and their "old family". This is more common than not, so I made a promise to myself to never fall into that "easy way out", and proudly proclaim, I never did, as my kids are now almost adults, and on their on. I have always been there for them, all these years...Whatever they needed.

You're right KC1, my mind went immediately to how sad it must feel not being able to see your daughter whenever u want and spend as much time as u want with her.. It must be rough for you David. Was it a court's decision?

What Bob said. Don't let anyone devalue you or your time. I went on a date once and the girl wouldn't stop texting even after I asked her to stop. I ended it early. I took her home and it was weird, she went for this kiss. I didn't react and she left the car quickly. She was really clueless about the date. Bob, how recent is your pic? It's impressive.

Gabery, Stop trying to be so nice, and inoffensive. You are a fricking important human being, and should always act like it. Demand respect, among those who don't give it to you. Ask once nicely, and if no resonse, make it a demand, then walk off if still no respect. This applies to all areas of your life from a cashier or waitress, to your boss and parents or anyone else. Don't worry about losing a friend, if they are that insensitive, you don't need them around anyway. Kevin, Of course he will, in time. I imagine he is still in the "self discovery, reflection" period. When he meets the right gal, and it will be by pure chance, he will know when it is time to start dating again. As he knows, I went through a kind of sad, remorseful, reflective period, but gradually regained my "swagger" (as he put it, as I know I can be overly honest, and a bit of an asshole, now and then) again after meeting a few women who helped me realize my male value again. I was married for 13 years,then had a passionate year with a "wild" girl, so I imagine the longer the marriage, the longer the "reflective" period...

I am going to play center field always liked that position:)

We will both make or girl very happy and be great friends with each other. A child needs both of there parents to love them and the only way to do that is to be good friends with the ex. Tell your sister hello from me:)