NCU,

I have children from my 1st M. Although, my exW could not reconcile our M we were determined to have a healthy R for our two boys. I am proud to say that I and my 1st ex have two healthy and happy teenage boys that are working towards their eagle scout (Boy scouts) and I am more than confident that they will mature into healthy happy successful adults.

NCU, it can be done. And believe me we were all much younger when we M and had a lot fewer worry lines on our faces. Please don't latch on to the "dream" in thinking that sacrificing your happiness is for sake of the children. Your children will prosper more successfully knowing their mother is happy with her life. You being happy will allow you to share that happiness with your children.