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To think I’d hate being without kids every other weekend in case of divorce

35 replies

wonderingabtftr · 24/06/2026 20:39

My husband has made a few threats in arguments lately that he would leave and my biggest concern is that I think I would miss the kids insanely if he was to have them even every other weekend or for a week in the school hols… I can’t imagine spending a day apart and the only time I’ve been without my oldest is a few nights when giving birth to my youngest (although in the daytime older DC visited me with newborn every day). I’ve never spent more than a few hours without my youngest.

for those that have been in a similar position, how did you adapt?

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Pistachiocake · 24/06/2026 20:53

Agree with you. I'd hate it as much as my kids would.

Shipsa · 24/06/2026 20:53

You get used to it and if the dad is a good one, you get to like it as part time parenting is much easier than full time.

I actually enjoyed it and almost 30 years later we all still have good relationships. My ex was a much better dad than husband and his wife is great. I really like her and she was a great addition to my kids life.

wonderingabtftr · 24/06/2026 20:50

dadtoateen · 24/06/2026 20:42

Why are you defaulting to the dad only having the kids every other weekend??

maybe the dad is feeling the same and will want his kids as a fair split

divorce is between the pair of you, the kids deserve both parents, same amount of time

Practically wouldn’t work - I’m a SAHM and he works long hours, he would have no intention to slow down his career

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wonderingabtftr · 24/06/2026 20:49

arethereanyleftatall · 24/06/2026 20:47

How old are your dc? I think I would have felt the same when they were under about 6yo. By the time they were about 11ish, and often hanging out with friends anyway, you’ll love the freedom.

both under 6

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arethereanyleftatall · 24/06/2026 20:47

How old are your dc? I think I would have felt the same when they were under about 6yo. By the time they were about 11ish, and often hanging out with friends anyway, you’ll love the freedom.

Whattodo2024 · 24/06/2026 20:47

having been through it I get your fear and had the same - but the reality of being a single parent is super intense, so much more intense than when you have another adult with you and you do need a bit of time away from them to then be the best parent you can be.

Whydontyoucarryon · 24/06/2026 20:43

This would be my biggest fear if I got divorced too OP, so I do get it.

I am sure in reality you adapt after a time.

dadtoateen · 24/06/2026 20:42

Why are you defaulting to the dad only having the kids every other weekend??

maybe the dad is feeling the same and will want his kids as a fair split

divorce is between the pair of you, the kids deserve both parents, same amount of time

Floatingdownriver · 24/06/2026 20:42

It’s not missing them when they’re gone. It’s adapting to parenting them 100% or 0. The change is stark and it takes time to adjust. However it’s 100% better than raising them with a horror.

Whyherewego · 24/06/2026 20:41

Yes it is hard at first. But you gradually get used to it. And then you start to enjoy the child free time as you can do other things