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Cerysc123 · 25/10/2026 22:54

How do you just forget about someone when you have to co parent with them? Yesterday, my hairdresser said she doesn't know how people do it because she would have to block that person and pretend they didn't exist. She's so right. It's so hard. You're trying to move on but have to see them every week😭 I don't get how someone can just move on, like the other person meant nothing to them. I need some advice and tips because I'm finding this really hard. I hate it.

Long story short, me and ex broke up in May but we were still living together with our two babies. We were starting to get on again but then he turned cold quickly. I found out a week later he was sleeping with a woman from work. At the time, before I knew I asked if we could get back together and he kept saying he'd think about it. I asked multiple times if he was talking to anyone else so that I could move on myself. He repeatedly said no. I found out he was lying and sleeping with this woman. We do get on and I have been lovely to him considering the way he treated me for the girls sake. But at the same time we still get on well but at the same time it's bresking my heart all over again.

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Washandblowdryplease · 25/10/2026 23:24

Well you certainly need your own space. Living with him will be extremely tough. I think you need to start proper divorce proceedings and each get your own house. Then you can work out what co parenting will really look like for you.

Cerysc123 · 25/10/2026 23:46

Washandblowdryplease · 25/10/2026 23:24

Well you certainly need your own space. Living with him will be extremely tough. I think you need to start proper divorce proceedings and each get your own house. Then you can work out what co parenting will really look like for you.

I forgot to mention I moved out when I found out he was sleeping with someone else. We both have separate houses now. We aren't married either x

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Washandblowdryplease · 26/10/2026 06:56

Well that's some of the work done. Have you agreed a child care schedule? Are you both sticking to it?

The aim is to reduce contact with him, not with your children, until it is easier on you. Then if you feel comfortable you can be friends for the children's sakes.

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