This dedicated dad still buys his ex-wife birthday presents to set example

Parents try to be a shining example for their children. It’s not always easy to stick to being an exemplary adult, but kids are always learning from their parents’ behavior, both good and bad. How many former partners can you say you are still dedicated to after splitting up? One man might have split from his ex-wife years ago, but when he revealed how dedicated he was to his former lover, the internet was wowed.

Keeping things civil

After a divorce, it can be tough for both sides of the split to remain close. After all, they were former lovers, but now they’re destined to be separated forever. Billy Flynn from Boston, Massachusetts, chose to take the high road after splitting from his ex-wife and made sure no matter what, they remained close.

They have two children together so they will always be in each other’s lives, but not everyone feels that way.

Losing touch

Some people only stay together for their children, and when they finally grow up, they can leave their home. Life’s too short, and you shouldn’t stay with someone if they aren’t making you happy, but children are a big responsibility.

You can’t turn your back on them, especially if you want them to stay in your life. Seeing your ex-partner when meeting up with your children can be tough for some to handle, but Billy has made sure it’s not a problem. He wants to be a part of his kids’ lives, so accepts their mom as part of that.

Putting differences aside

Billy and his ex-partner put their differences aside for the sake of their children, and on her birthday, the father does something extra special. Most people in Billy’s situation would do everything possible to stay out of their ex-wife’s life, but not Billy.

He wants his kids to be able to treat their mom on her birthday, so he gets more involved in her special day than most people would expect. Billy is doing this to set a good example for his two young boys, so he puts any feelings aside to make sure his ex-partner has a great birthday.

Sensitive to his kids’ perceptions

Most people put lots of distance between themselves and their ex-partner, but Billy sees the bigger picture. He is aware that his two young sons are constantly watching what he and his mom are doing, so Billy wants to make sure the kids learn how to treat people.

Billy knows he and his ex-wife are raising two little men who will one day be adults themselves. The father knows that however, he treats his sons’ mom is largely going to shape how they deem it appropriate to treat women. Knowing this, Billy keeps things respectable between him and his ex-wife.