Coping seeing the ex after separation

[NNN100]

Anyone with stories of bringing up a baby when separated from the father and how easy it is to cope with seeing him regularly/emotions running high etc. (esp if you're still in love with him!)? I'm worried about it so some encouraging similar stories would be much appreciated on coping and moving on.

It is a difficult time. When we first separated I wanted ex to just come collect the children and go. He felt he should come in and be friends. I get that is the right thing in time. But to start with I didn't want to be around him at all and hated the children leaving.

Time has passed and I have had periods of being more relaxed around him. Sadly he went on to behave very badly over money. And really let me and the children down. So I am back to drop and run. His actions are unforgivable. But I am sure in time I will be able to be more civil to him. Sadly we have many years of our paths crossing. So I know I need to be more grown up about it moving forward.

Good luck. Just do what is right for you now. And I am sure in time things will get into a better place.

Thank you. Sorry it's been so difficult for you. It's not easy being grown up when emotions get in the way but it is the best way. I hope I can do it! 🤞
Good luck with it all.

It's a very difficult time. Time filled with stupid decisions, regrets, longing, loving, missing, crying, wanting your family back together, anxiety - it's certainly not enjoyable!

In time, the intense feelings will pass and you'll no longer care, but it takes a while to get there. It's taken me nearly a year and I can still end up in a state of confusion over my feelings about it all and my feelings for him, good and bad.

It’s such a difficult time NN100 - mine are all teenagers I can’t imagine how hard with a tiny...... I still love my ex too but as the weeks go on am finding some days I can go without crying and some days I can even feel happy. Keep going one day at a time xxx

It tore me up for a while. He wasn't that bothered with the baby back then and then eventually moved to another country and got another partner. But I kept it as sivil as possible even though I was still in love with him. It gets better in time.