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I gave up on trying to be friends with my ex and it's the best thing I did.

For about a year after we split, I kept trying to have coffee every month and text about our kid's school stuff like we were pals. It just left me feeling awful every time. I stopped completely six months ago after a chat about summer plans turned into another fight. Now we only talk through a parenting app and keep it to schedules. My stress level is way down. Has anyone else found that less contact, even if it feels cold, actually helped them heal?
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ross.christopher
ross.christopher1d agoTop Commenter
It sounds like you found what works for you, but cutting contact that much seems harsh when you share a kid.
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charles836
Ever try co-parenting with a toxic ex?
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robinp89
robinp891d ago
Isn't less contact sometimes the kindest way to co-parent?
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