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Best way to end it

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motherhood1 · 15/06/2018 09:48

I've decided I can't be with my partner of 6 years on and off, anymore. I feel selfish for making this decision as we have 3 kids to think about. But after some unforgivable things we've done to each other, I can't get over it all and I think it's best we both move on from our relationship. We have never cheated, but it's things that have happened while we were apart for a short time and just general disrespect on his part. I've tried and tried again to feel comfortable, positive and secure in our relationship but I just can't and these feelings eat away at me everyday. Our kids are only young and thankfully our youngest two won't remember much if any of this. I want to break up on a mutual ground and remain civil with each other and keep in regular contact but only regarding the kids. The thing is, when we've split in the past (we only had 1 child then), he completely distances himself and didn't see our daughter at all the whole few months until we got back together again. I feel he would do the same and my kids would ask after him and be heartbroken if he did the same all over again. Has anyone managed to end a relationship but make an agreement and both stick to it? Thanks

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hellsbellsmelons · 15/06/2018 10:08

Many people do just that.
However, if he's a dickhead with no consideration at all for his DC then you can't change that.
Just end it and try and see what happens.
It's your only option.

HuckfromScandal · 15/06/2018 10:10

You can’t make him, but you also can’t stay in order for him to maintain contact.
End it, and then deal with the fallout as and when it happens.

Good luck

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