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Poll: Help my buddy-move or stay?

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Should my buddy move into his daughter's nhood?

  1. Move

  2. Stay

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  1. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    A question came up last night over pizza and beer with my buddy. He bounced an idea off me that my initial gut reaction was that it wasn't a good idea. I told him I'd poll fchat and get all y'alls (like the Texas vernacular?) opinions.

    He's thinking of moving into his daughter's neighborhood to be closer to her, which is also defacto into his ex-wife's neighborhood. He said he wants his daughter to be be able to come over more, less driving time for him, etc. He's approx 7 miles away now.

    So the poll is:
    Move
    Stay

    He'll be reading this so feel free to offer opinions or ask questions.
     
  2. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

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    what exactly is the potential downside of moving to be as close to your kids as you can? i don't entirely see the point of the question.

    doody.
     
  3. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    Well, its also being close to his ex-wife.....and they divorced on less than friendly terms. He's talking about a couple of blocks away.
    I can't recall hearing about a divorced man moving into his daughter's (or son's) nhood, which would also be moving into the ex-wife's nhood. I don't have any kids so thats why I wanted to poll guys that do...
     
  4. quartermaster

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    Gunny, It's unclear to me if the daughter is an adult child living on her own, or if daughter is still at home with mom.
    If daughter lives alone/seperate, then same street as mom?
    Keith
     
  5. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    oops, should have posted more details, I'll drop and give you 20 for the oversight, NO EXCUSE SIR!

    She's living with her mother and she's 7. My buddie's thinking a couple of blocks away, not on the same street.
     
  6. Dcup

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    i would move closer if it where my daughter. i can understand where hes coming from. as far as the ex wife- post up some pics, lets see if it was worth divorcing............. top please.........
     
  7. wax

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    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. For every action, there is an equal and opposite action. Magnets repel one another. If the shoe fits, it's ugly.

    7 miles is not that far a drive.

    A few blocks is too close for comfort for the Ex.

    If the Ex reacts by moving further away, then what?
     
  8. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    WOW, GREAT point! didn't think of that last night.
     
  9. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    My mother had looked at a house in my nhood a few years ago---I told her please dont buy it---love my Mom but 18 years with her was enough. She agreed and never did move...She is 10 min away thats a good distance..
     
  10. quartermaster

    quartermaster Formula 3

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    No need for 20! No need for 'sir'! 'Quartermaster' relates to a small business (Clinty Wood's 'Hang 'Em Dry' laundromat! 'Fistful Of Quarters'/'A Few Quarters More'...

    O.k., at 7 years old, she needs 'dad' as much as possible, that's a no brainer, and is obviously what your friend is thinking--good for him, he has my respect.
    However, if your friend relocates too close, it could be uncomfortable--the ex (and your friend) need to be able to move ahead with their lives with a certain level of privacy. Too close, and he could really become a 'fly in the ointment' and aggravate the residual 'hard feelings' from a bad divorce. That would NOT be a good thing for the little girl--she would pick up on those feelings pretty quickly.
    I would suggest that your buddy tell the ex what he's thinking--and why--and get some feedback from her before he does anything. Do it through an intermediary if they are still unable to communicate comfortably one-to-one.
    One possible spin off benefit from asking the ex what she thinks of his idea could be the opening of a line of communication between them, which would be beneficial to the little girl--which is what it is all about, right?
    Good luck to your buddy, I hope something positive comes from his efforts.
    Keith
     
  11. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    If the guy is only 7 miles away now I think there's more to it i.e. possible stalking tendencies?? IMO it seems a little strange that if it was an unfriendly divorce that he'd want to be that close, if only for sanity reasons. How long does it take to drive 7 miles, 10 - 15 mins.?
     
  12. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    It's seven miles.......not seven states.

    He should stay where he is........a little seperation is not a bad thing..........especially from the ex.
     
  13. Fan512bbi

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    Stay where he is, 7 miles! he could walk that.
     
  14. sjmst

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    agreed
     
  15. Erich

    Erich Formula 3

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    What are the terms of the divorce agreement re: child visitation?

    I bet he gets certain weekends and has pickup/drop off at specified times.

    If he lives close his daughter is not going to be allowed to hop on the bike and ride over to daddy's place anytime she likes.

    He should stay where he is. 7 miles is no burden for him to drive and again the daughter is not going to be in a position where she can just drop in and neither is he.

    Erich

    not divorced but I sat next to a guy at work and listened to waaaay too many phone calls with his ex and his lawyer
     
  16. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    my buddy read this Sunday and wanted me to thank all you guys for the great input. He said he found it very informative and gave him some things to think about.
     

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