Ex is moving, how to transition the kids

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Registered: 10-30-2004
Ex is moving, how to transition the kids
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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 4:09pm

I found out today that my kids' father (my ex) is moving in with his GF half an hour away.

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Registered: 05-13-2005
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 4:19pm
Wow - good luck and keep us posted. A half hour is not that bad - I guess you have to be positive and say how fun to have an adventure and it can be like camping?
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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 4:30pm
Hey whatever works I guess.
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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 4:53pm
That is true. I was thinking, too, that you could mention that it is wonderful he found a life partner that will be his friend and help him. Is she nice?
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Registered: 10-30-2004
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 5:00pm
Oh she is really nice.
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Registered: 05-13-2005
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 5:22pm

Oh - well this one sounds very good. I bet if you play up the positives the kids will do fine. They always look for your reaction and now they need a positive one more than ever. Keep us posted - this is an interesting story.

How are you and the bf doing? Do you see him this weekend? Or do you have to wait until the next one?

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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 7:33pm

My BF and I are doing well after our rocky weekend last weekend.

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Registered: 10-07-2005
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 7:43pm

I agree that you need to show a positive attitude about this adjustment, as they will be seeking your approval and justification in this process.


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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 7:48pm
I told my daughter if they need a place to be after school while they wait for him to pick them up that they could stay at my house.
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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 8:02pm

Well, that sounds like a great idea, they know the place and if someone is late picking them up, then they aren't going to be in a weird place by themselves.


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Sat, 02-09-2008 - 8:06pm

I really hope it works out well.

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