I'd prayed all along that we could at least start out as friends and then go from there but it's pretty tough to be friends and co-parents if lawyers are involved.
I think it is quite the opposite, actually. I think that trying to figure out arrangements for the kids when you disagree so intensely, is just going to erode your R further.
Also, she is not treating you like a friend right now, is she? So quit worrying about being her friend, and just make sure you are doing what's right for your kids and yourself.
me: 44 XH: 42 M 11 years D10 and S8 Bomb drop 9/27/13 D final 7/1/14