RogueRadianceWhy Is My Ex Acting Like We're Still a Family? 🤔
So, here's my weird reality: my ex and I are sharing our house, co-parenting our kids, and trying to act normal after his emotional affair turned into a new relationship. It's been five weeks since everything changed, and yet, sometimes it feels like nothing has. Just yesterday, I found those old love song CDs he made me—ones I threw away in a fit of anger—hidden in his desk after I tossed them in the trash. Why keep them when he has all the playlists saved? And then, he wanted us to walk our son to his first day of school together, chatting about old memories like we were still a team. At the park, he didn't even tell the other parents we were separated. I'm stuck between wanting to keep things peaceful for the kids and feeling like I'm living in limbo. Is he just being friendly, or is he sending mixed signals? Has anyone else felt this confused by an ex? Please tell me I'm not alone in this mess! 😩 #coparenting #familydrama #mixedsignals #FamilyRelationships
2025-06-10
Tami Ashfird
Ask him, also it’s better if you can co-parent peacefully. It’s no longer about you or him. It’s about the kids first and foremost
06-10
Martinez, CA
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Marnita lataille
If your just doing it for the kids stop and move out with him having visitation.Because your not doing the children any favors by living a lie.I learned the hard way
17d
Keizer, OR
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Lisa
He is being a coward and hiding so everyone won't know he is a louse. Looking like the family man on the surface but behind the scenes, he has a whole other woman. You need to start teaching your kids what the new normal is and set a time limit for how long he will stay before moving out. I would not be fake for him to save face. You can still coparent and do right for your children because you will still forever be a family in that respect.
06-11
York, PA
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Skp2MyLou
He's putting on a good face for the public so no one knows what a cheating jerk he is. If he won't tell people you're separated, on your way to divorce, then you do it! Instead of trying to figure out his motivation just get out of rhe marriage so you can move on with your life! Stop being a doormat!
06-11
Medway, OH
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Cory Fiedler
Its only been 5 weeks🙄 i let my x stay til she found a house to buy. And no, you are no longer part of the family.
06-10
Fergus Falls, MN
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Tinamarie
One of you need to just move out. The kids will adjust to having divorced parents in separate households. Being separated or divorced and still acting as a family is the dumbest thing I have ever seen or witnessed at 52 years old. If you are still gonna 'act' as a family unit then there is no need for divorce or separation.
7d
Nashville, TN
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JACK WALLACE
Maybe he is simply trying to keep his behavior good for his daughter. If it bothers you then move out leaving her with him and you can have visitation.
16d
Lauderdale, MS
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masquerade
Divorce only means you are no longer legally obligated to or for your spouse. It doesn't end familial relationships, especially if children are involved
06-11
Oil City, PA
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Mendog
The marriage ends. The family remains.
06-10
Knoxville, TN
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Person
Sounds like just nostalgia. Move on. He did.
06-11
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