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[quote=Anonymous]Yeah, I think this situation will require hand-holding on your part (as much as you may thing it's unnecessary or silly).  Your DH just doesn't understand the importance of spending time with his children, especially on his own.  He didn't have it growing up and never learned how to do it.  My father is the same way.  He'll buy me the world and spend thousands for any reason, but we never spent time together.  Never really asks how I'm doing, how I'm feeling, etc.  He's not there emotionally.

I think you should include DH on your outings and coach him on how to interact with the kids.  Ask him to put his phone away while the family does xyz.  Get him interested and engaged in spending time with your kids.  Figure out what his interests are and if they overlap with the kids.  Does he like basketball?  Great, plan an outing to an outdoor park and have him "teach" the kids how to play.  You just have to get him interested and engaged.  Nagging about what he isn't doing won't help him - he doesn't understand that.

I know how you feel and I really hope it gets better for you and your kids![/quote]

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