I guess it all depends on the stage each sitch is in. For my case, I don't ever see us reconciling anymore not because of me but because of the resentment she has for me and her stating she will never forgive me. Who knows, maybe I am wrong. Maybe if I do move up there we might get back together. I can't worry about that now. My M was only 6 years. I can see how it would be positive in the example you gave. I guess the best outcome for me is that STBX and I end up as good coparents.
H-46 XW-38 T-7 M-6 S-9,8,8,6,4 S 11/30/15, I filed 12/8/15 EA 2/1/16 D dismissed 3/24/16 PA 3/18/16 confirmed 4/22/16 XW files for D 4/1/16 - D final 11/17/16 Finally moving forward...