Ok so here goes, My daughter's biological father has never been a part of her life, due to a number of reasons and he never will be. I have been with my current partner for nearly 2 years, whom my daughter adores and sees as her father (she does not know any different) as a father he is wonderful no faults at all, just sadly as a couple we cannot continue.
I do not know which way to turn, do I still allow my daughter to see her "Daddy" even-though the relationship they share may eventually fizzle out, at that point she would be much older and much more affected by the split.
Do I allow them to still see each other, and hope that he will always be there for her as a father, and when she is old enough explain that he isn't her biological father (Which would have been the plan even if me and my partner didn't split, was never going to hide the fact she wasn't biologically his.)
Do I simply cut all ties with my soon to be Ex? which seems very unfair but may be the best option in the long run for my Daughter's sake? although she would obviously be affected by the split at this age wouldn't it be easier than when she gets older, at an age where she can fully understand that Daddy has gone? I just feel really guilty having to explain at some-point that her biological father isn't around, the man she sees as her Daddy isn't her Biological father, and at some point If i was to ever find a new partner explain that this man is neither your biological father, or your Daddy. Very Messy indeed.
All I want is for my Daughters needs to come first.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback and advice anyone has out there please.