I like the truth dart style. It's my H's way with me and I'm used to it probably. Like here is the problem and its up to you what you do about it. Gives her control.
Maybe with th boys just giving them a chance to air out feelings is good. You don't hafta approach it like "do you want us to split up or stay together" but just more of how are you coping -- you can let your feelings out with me and they will be safe.
I know the dynamic is much different with teenage boys and moms versus dads so I feel uncertain giving my opinion here! My boys didnt say much during MLC but we didn't have the live-in MLCer the same we as you did.
I know you will pick just the right method for each scenario!!
You are...and continue to be ... so awesome!
Me54/H47 '08 H is "done" March '12 H moved out Brink of D, December '12 2014 totally reconciled! ...... "I firmly believe in the...absolute possibility of marriage renewal." Jim Conway