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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am the friend you are jealous of.  It is definitely a silver lining of divorce. I have my kids 60% of the time, and when I am with them I can focus on them and have quality time because I use the other days to work late and do errands and stuff.  I also do not feel guilty doing things like getting a massage or a pedicure or going out with friends, because I don’t have to ask a “favor” from their dad, which is how it was when we were married.  I can see that some of my friends who are married with children listen a little bit longingly. But, to be clear, I wouldn’t wish what happened with my marriage on anyone, and I would trade this for a strong partnership, loving husband and intact family.  In other words I totally get why you might be jealous and it definitely has its advantages,  but remember your friends probably suffered plenty to get there, so try to be happy for the ones who are now living well!

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+100. I love that I can focus on quality time for myself and my children. But I would much prefer a loving, supportive marriage. That being said, I wouldn’t trade places with most of the married women I know because I’m not exactly blown away by what they have. [/quote]

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