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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] What I did have a problem with was my ex continue to see women he felt lukewarm about long enough for them to make an impression on DD. When he finally broke up with them, I think DD was more upset about it than he was, and that was a problem.[/quote]

You're completely right - children experience subsequent relationship break ups much more like another divorce than adults do. Great research on it in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Legacy-Divorce-Landmark-Study/dp/0786886161

The book isn't anti-divorce (neither am I), but it's really valuable information on how to handle divorce best based on pretty compelling data. I've seen so many parents going through a divorce or already divorced avoid it because they feel like they don't need another guilt trip - they're hard enough on themselves as it is. However, if they'd read the information, they'd feel more confident in their future choices.

OP, you already know what the right thing is to do. I bet when you were typing out the post, you thought to yourself "Yeah, the more I right, the more my gut says..."

I suspect that is breaking it off, but I don't know for sure. You do though, and listening to your gut will not steer you wrong. [/quote]

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