Renee's letter..

Renee wrote:

You're a single dad and I can appreciate that, but I have to ask, how is the relationship between you and your daughter's mother? I am a single parent and would like to think I don't have drama, but the truth is, there is still lots to go around.

Renee

Thanks for writing Renee. My daughter's mother and I get along just fine. We have our stubborn moments and disagreements, but we both do what we can to be friends with each other as well as parents. We share parenting advice, educational news, praises and punishments. All in all it's a good situation. She is remarried to a good guy who also has kids so my daughter's mother's hands are definitely full and I think she does a great job. So does her husband for that matter.

In my view, if you have kids and have broken up for the benefit of the children, there should be NO drama. That is why you broke up after all, right? If you tried what you could and the relationship didn't work, then be friends. Don't do the "friends with benefits" thing, don't interfere with any relationships, don't mix feelings, just let it end..and be friends. Your kids deserve nothing but the best, and you owe it to them to give them that.

Sean