H and I have decided to separate, although not going to make any changes/tell children until after Xmas, 2 dds 10 & 7. We will be leaving the children in the house and moving in and out ourselves for the first few months 50/50 childcare split.
So when we do tell them how long a gap do we leave between telling them and making the move? I am thinking only a couple of days so as not to drag it out- tell them Saturday split on Monday but not sure if they need more time to adjust- or best to say it and do it. We are fairly amicable and whilst they haven’t seen a close loving relationship neither have they seen arguments so I imagine it will be a shock but hoping to minimise impact by having them stay in their home.
If you’re happy to share your experiences, or thoughts, on when to tell- and any tips on how, I’d love to hear it, am coming to terms with the split but really dreading telling the kids and the impact on them.
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When to tell the kids
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ChangingStates · 03/12/2017 11:16
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