Napoleon Complex

Nah. She should let him keep his delusions.

Your man has a classic case of the Napolean complex.

I agree! I have been in that situation myself; I went for help and have never looked back.

He should probably seek some form of psychiatric help, because this will eventually lead to self-destruction.

It Made Me Stronger

As for your children, I empathize with what they go through, for I too am the product of a dream-chasing father.

My mother always taught me that this was just him, and while I should respect his and everyone elses' opinions and lifestyles, I should make up my own mind about the person I wanted to become. I strive very hard to please my father, and a lot of the time I fall short. Sure this hurts, but I think altogether it has made me a stronger person.

I agree because my father was very dream/goal oriented, and had it not been for my loving, supportive mother, I don't know where I would be today.

All you can do for your children is be a good, loving mother, which it seems you already are!

--Karmela