Do you know anyone who has had an amicable separation/divorce

[TravellingSpoon]

Because I am starting to think it isn't possible, or that I am hoping for too much.

My friend did and me so far, was chatting today. Sometimes people simply no longer are in love but still do like each other, it's possible

Its possible but only if both parties want it to be! My ex and I split amicably, agreed between us what we wanted (it helped that there was no animosity, no other parties involved - we had just grown apart and wanted to get out before affairs began and hate grew). We had one solicitor who I dealt with but who acted fairly for both of us. Its been 5 years now and the financial agreement has ended. he's remarried.

We are cordial and communicate about the (now grown up) children if necessary but we aren't 'friends' and I have no desire to socialise with him and his new wife.

I have been dating someone else for 3.5 years but will NEVER cohabit or marry again.

Yup, my dp. He gets on fine with his ex-wife, helps her out at times (they are in similar professions) and we keep in touch. I think they fact they didn't have dc probably makes things easier though.

I'm good friends with a previous long term partner and we meet up regularly (along with our partners and dc).

Thank you for these stories. Its good to know it is possible.

Yes, I had an amicable ish divorce, we were together 14 years, married five with at the time a 3 year old son.
He was a rubbish husband and I instigated the divorce after the beginnings of an emotional affair on my side. It was my wake up call but by this time when we finally had marriage Councelling I was so furious with home for the way he had neglected me and our relationship it was unsalvagable.
We do live overseas away from both our families which may have been another reason we have remained close, plus both wanting what's best for our son. He also realised and recognised his large part in the breakdown of the marriage.
I'm so happy we are still friends, we both have new partners and have a great respect for each other and there is still care and kindness for what we once had.

Yep me. We were young, no children and no money which made it easier. We both wanted to remain friendly at end and he was fair to me and helped me financially and supported me to start new chapter of my life. I've been lucky and remained friends with people I have been in relationship s with. We still care and have things in common. However I've been fortunate not to be with complete idiots.