Ken Explains Relationship Struggles and Defending Himself to LaTricia

Ken's Feeling of Constant Battle

• 🎯 Ken expresses feeling like he's in a constant battle within his relationship, not just with LaTricia but also with the kids.
• 🗣️ He feels most of his conversations are spent defending himself and that his voice is being diminished.
• 💡 Ken believes the children naturally side with their mother, even if she is wrong, which adds to his feeling of being outnumbered.

Perceived Lack of Appreciation

• ⚠️ Ken feels he is frequently disrespected and unappreciated, with people saying and doing anything to him without consequence.
• 😤 He finds it unrealistic and unfair to be expected to remain silent and simply go about his business when he feels wronged.
• ⚖️ Ken questions if anyone considers his perspective or if the relationship dynamics are solely focused on others.

Defending Himself in Arguments

• ⚔️ Ken states that many of his arguments are about him fighting for himself and defending his own position.
• 🤔 He questions if his needs and feelings are taken into consideration or if it's always about everyone else.
• 🚫 Ken claims he has never woken up angry at LaTricia or the kids in their three years together, nor has he yelled at or been mad at Zary.

Children's Alignment in Conflicts

• 🤝 Ken believes the children will always side with LaTricia during arguments, focusing on what he did wrong rather than the overall situation.
• 🤷 He feels that even when they have had plenty of arguments, the children move on, but it's only when certain things are said that they seem affected.
• 💬 Ken feels he has to have conversations with the kids to ensure things are straight after conflicts between him and LaTricia.