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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Think about whether it is really for the kids or is it because you want to present a facade of a happy divorced family. Little kids will want you both there, but bigger kids may find it awkward and if it is fake, will see through it.[/quote] +1. Also, for all kids, teaching them that what is right is to present a facade of happiness is not exactly teaching them to have healthy relationships. Teaching them to treat others with a basic level of respect? OK. Teaching them to stuff your feelings down about something or so lack boundaries that you are doing something you are not comfortable with or which requires really inequitable inputs? Not OK. [/quote] Yes, it’s a very important part of “teaching them to have healthy relationships” to stay as spiteful as possible toward your ex and always put your grudges over your kids needs. I swear, the rationalizations people come up with...[/quote]
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