Hi goingtofixME. I'm definitely getting it. Having the two young ones to co-parent requires me to be a bit more conscious of how I handle my relationship and our rapport. If I could just x him out that would be optimal but, I know that in reality, my kids will fare better if we are at least civil. It is just different.

What I really need help with here is the reality of communicating with him not the wishful thinking that I can just make him disappear. It is easy to make general assessments of what I need to do but in reality, there are so many little traps and pitfalls and these little kids in the middle.

Anyway, the most important thing is that I am detached and not pining for him. Above all else, I have my mind and soul back...the rest will work out.