Has Anyone Out There Separated, But Shared The House, & Parenting Duties, Being Merely Roommates?
08/16
We’ve been separated for over 4 years. If we move into separate housing then we need to sell the house, and I want the kids to be in the house. Has anybody out there been in a similar situation and how do you handle it? I want my freedom but do not want my kids to lose their stability in their home. There isn’t any arguing or hatred, all of that is past, we are literally roommates. Any suggestions on how I can move on with MY life and keep my kids happy would be appreciated. Thanks.
- *Continuing the discussion from the original post found here.
I have when I got divorced. We couldn’t afford to live in seperate housing. It was hard at times. Because in a way you still live like you’re married.
I dated some, but obviously always away from my place. You should get your own phoneline.
You and your exwife should sit down and establish house rules!
Good luck!
This situation is rediculous and selfish. If you dont wont to be married then divorce. Otherwise for the sake of your children seek counselling and help and sort out this crazy cycle before he meets someone and leaves you in a mess or visa versa. This is not healthy at all and quite frankly not good for you children to see. You need to make a concisive decision to either try to make things improve or to end it completely! How can a home with your ill feelings for one another possibly create stability?
Typical. You want your cake………..
My wife and I have a friend in a very similar situation. She is now divorced from her husband, but they were seperated for a long period before the divorce. They still live in the same house, although for different reasons. They’d like to sell, they just owe so much because of some home equity loans, that they have to price the house above what it will sell for. They do not fight anymore.
From my observations, it works great for their child, a 6 y/o boy. He has the stability of remaining in the same home, smae school and spends a lot of time with both parents.
It has not worked out well for the wife though, partially because of the financial situation that they are in, but also because it is virtually impossible for her to move on. It’s tough enough for a divorced mother to get back into dating, forget about it when she also lives with her ex.
Hi. I’m in the same situation, though not legally divorced yet. It’s worth doing it as along as the kid needs the attention of both parents.