Dread Pick ups

[LittleScholars]

He probably feels exactly the same. :hug: He may live in fear of being alienated from his kids by proxy. Neutrality will ease this over time, IME.

This is a really good point. One of my DCFs recently separated. I've always had a great relationship with mom and dad. Dad picked up one day and reported to mom that the other moms were giving him "mean looks" and were acting "[insert unfriendly word]." I was right there for the entire thing and every, single mom was so kind and his comment was crazy considering the situation. Dad is navigating a weird personal situation and has become completely paranoid here. I very much doubt it is you.