Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

i pay my support, my kids live with there mom they live in a small house and have a old car

me and my girlfriend have moved in to a really nice upscale house in a well to do part of town, and i drive a new really nice car.

we just got back from europe and we dine at really great places, i take the kids with me to my house when i have them (three days a week)

should i feel bad knowning that im living like a king while they are living like i use to?

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

Yeah you should feel bad....my ex is doing the same thing while I struggle day to day just trying to make ends meet. And then he has the gall to balk when I tell him he owes me money for this or that...legitimate expenses! Considering he screwed me and my son over, I should be the one sitting pretty or at least comfortable without the struggles.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

No you shouldn't feel bad, but giving them some extra cash wouldn't hurt too much would it?

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

Oh come on you know what is the right answer in your heart dont you? My God are you sure you arent my dad and I have shrunk? Let me check. Nope I am an adult...geesh...have a heart and do not be so damn greedy.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

no you shouldn't feel bad, just try to support them where ever possible, but more importantly don't go out of your way to flash it around in front of them or your ex, and don't ridicule your ex for the lifestyle she provides in front of the children.....

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

I wouldn't bring this up to the kids.They are the main thing you and ex should be thinking of not who has a better place to live.

I purchased a little house after my divorce.I had lived in what I thought was the best house ever...not.. I found that I was the happiest I ever was in the little house.

So, it doesn't matter where you live it's where you live that makes you happiest.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

I guess it has a lot to do with whose idea the divorce was.

If it was you bailing out then I think you need to feel a bit guilty and send some more cash.

If it was her choice to " have a different life" then I think you get custody, move your kids in with you and let her have what

she was looking for.

As always these answers come down to, That depends.

Which was it?

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

No as long as your taking care of your responsibility's then why should you!

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

I think that you should definitely check your priorities to make sure they're in order. While it may seem that a beautiful home and new car are important investments, those are temporal things. Think of it this way: when you lay on your death bed, will you be thinking of your trip to Europe or fancy home? No! You'll be thinking about all the people you love.

There's nothing more important to invest in than your children.

Think about the old car your ex drives around. What if it breaks down on the highway, and they are killed on the side of the road? Is a good meal really worth the guilt you'd live with for the rest of your life?

While it may be exciting to be doing all of these neat things, you are probably going to cause your children to resent you. Is that something you really want to live with? I think you already know the answer. Your conscious must be bothering you for even asking the question.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

Yes well thats how it is -the man runs off and lives a good life with his second wife while the ex and his kids do without. Yes you should feel bad.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

If you feel that bad, help your ex wife get a decent place to live, so your kids can live a decent life. Otherwise, stop playing games and continue to be the selfish guy you've always been.

Should i live the same life style as my kids and ex wife does?

you should at least make sure that yur kids are doing as good as you.take them shopping when you have them and get them everything they need.if you feel bad for your ex get her a better car but nothing more.help her with school things and make sure she knows that if the kids even need money for a trip with school or anything for them to let you know.