There's a conflict here that I'm having trouble dealing with. OF COURSE I want my kids to be happy. But at the same time, when D5's reaction to getting a 2nd house was "YAY!" I wanted to vomit. It feels like I'm the only one on the planet who thinks this is a bad idea, but I have to go along with it
Chris, Your actions will help your kids be happy not a house! My kids are older than yours so they are processing this a little differently, my kids just want my STBXW and I to be happy at this stage, either together or apart. And you are not the only one who thinks this is a bad idea! I learned from a friend that talked to my STBXW that the situation has been draining on her and she is now "NOW" worried about the kids. When we told them 3+ months ago she thought they handled the news great which made her feel better. I think your wife may feel the kids are fine from their reaction but this will change. Make sure you are there for them!
