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Trying again?

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BananaSlug · 12/08/2023 11:46

I’m a single parent, me and my ex broke up a few years ago (he actually left me) life has been very tough and it’s just not getting any easier, I have no help at all from family and im really struggling. Due to exes living situation he has never been able to have the kids overnight so there has been no nights or weekends off for me. He mainly sees them at my house. His living situation won’t be changing (room in a shared house) recently he has expressed that he still has feelings for me, there has been nothing at all between us so this took me by surprise but I keep thinking maybe we could give it another go for the sake of the kids.. has anyone got back with an ex when you share children? Or is anyone staying for the sake of the children? I am struggling to cope on my own and wish I was one of those single mums that say it’s easier on your own but it isn’t for me at all. I think this may be the best option.

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changernamer8 · 12/08/2023 12:12

I'm in a similar situation. I managed fine for years but was ill recently and my anxiety got really bad.
I don't really have any help either.
Part of me thinks I'm making a big mistake but the other part thinks I need some help. It's a difficult situation to be in and I think the cost of living crisis has made it a lot worse.😤

Frogger8395 · 12/08/2023 12:18

It would solve his living situation wouldnt it. What would you get out of it?

Fireandflames666 · 12/08/2023 12:19

He probably just wants to get laid, I wouldn't trust him an inch.

BananaSlug · 12/08/2023 12:20

I’m sure he has plenty of women he can sleep with so I don’t think that’s the reason

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BananaSlug · 12/08/2023 12:20

changernamer8 · 12/08/2023 12:12

I'm in a similar situation. I managed fine for years but was ill recently and my anxiety got really bad.
I don't really have any help either.
Part of me thinks I'm making a big mistake but the other part thinks I need some help. It's a difficult situation to be in and I think the cost of living crisis has made it a lot worse.😤

Thank you for understanding

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