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[quote=Anonymous]Just want to echo the other posters re: remaining cordial, no bad-mouthing, and presenting a united front on big issues. My parents never said anything bad about each other except maybe in jest, and they always respected the other as a parent. I'm almost 40 and still don't know why they divorced (except, just generally, my dad). And they shared big decisions in addition to being able to share big events; for example, both took me on college visits.

One of the things my mom said to me once was that, regardless of their differences or any issues, the one thing they always had in common and could always talk about was how wonderful I was (to them as parents obviously, I'm pretty average otherwise). And I think they both really kept that in mind. If you can't think of something nice to say, talk about the kids.

They split when I was very young, so I don't remember them together, but I don't think it ruined me at all. I'm a stable, happy adult married for almost 10 years with 3 kids and have good relationships with both parents and their respective significant others.[/quote]

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