Two months ago I decided to leave my partner of 9 years. We have two kids together (5 and 2.5), and fortunately they seem to be handling it well all things considered (e.g., good reports from daycare/kindergarten, no major regressions, generally the same demeanour as before). My partner did not want to split but I had fallen out of love and could not keep going in the marriage. We have a 50/50 parenting arrangement that is generally amicable. However, there is zero chance of us getting back together.
It's hard for me not to constantly think about all the things I'll miss out on with my kids as they grow up. It's also challenging adjusting to an empty, silent house half the time. Any advice out there for how to deal with a sense of loss as a parent? Spending time with my kids fills me with joy, and I recognize it was my decision to leave so this sense of loss is on me.
It's hard for me not to constantly think about all the things I'll miss out on with my kids as they grow up. It's also challenging adjusting to an empty, silent house half the time. Any advice out there for how to deal with a sense of loss as a parent? Spending time with my kids fills me with joy, and I recognize it was my decision to leave so this sense of loss is on me.