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[quote=Anonymous]My parents waited until we were both out of high school. That meant they no longer had to consider school district and school proximity in deciding where to live, and the cost of college was a known amount which made it easier to plan. I appreciate them not making us change schools and never making us live with new partners and other kids. That's a real gift, and well worth the awkwardness of a bad marriage.

Because guess what-- it's all awkward and tense. The big move-out day and the half-empty house are sad and awkward. Seeing your parent glum and lonely is also hard. Seeing them date can be hard and awkward. Stepparents and step siblings is awkward AF, it can be really horrible. As the kid, I'd definitely prefer the bad marriage. People may call me selfish for this, but I don't think it's wrong to acknowledge how hard the dating life can be for older adults, and how badly stepfamily life can go despite best intentions. For everyone not just the kids.

The best divorce is a carefully planned divorce. To do this properly takes time, especially if you are selling a home. You can start getting your ducks in a row if you like. [/quote]

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