Hi my son lives with me after I separated from his dad over 3 years ago. His dad and I have to keep a close relationship as my son has medical needs and other needs that means we need to be in touch more and we do holidays together as we're both apprehensive about ds well-being when away. I keep a close relationship with my ex's family too as he's burnt bridges with them due to his mental health and conflict arisen from it & we wanted to make sure they're still. When things are ok between us, it's good. DS is realising he doesn't want to be away from either of us when it comes time to leave the other, which is making it hard for us both emotionally too.
When it's been okay between us, I started to wonder whether we should be living together but as friends and parents to jointly support ds. I have no idea if it would work but know that it could be potentially damaging for us all especially ds. Another thing I thought was that it would be forever too as my son is likely to need our care even in adulthood.
My question I suppose is has anyone else done it where it's worked? Can you live together as friends for the sake of your kids? Any advice from experience would be great.