Reply #29: For me, I wouldn't be if I didn't have to be. [View All]

I'm definitely in the "friendly for the sake of the kids" category, and there's a part of me that still likes him as a human being on some level (he's not a terrible person, but I have some strong, justifiable anger), but at this point in time, there's nothing more that I'd like than to make a clean break of him from my life. For me, that isn't possible yet, or in a way- ever because they need their father and I need him to be a father.

I think as time passes, sometimes people can be friends. I've seen that with my parents, but not for a number of years after their divorce. There's something to be said though for having some time and some space to heal as well. :hug:

edit: As far as dating someone who was friends with their ex, yes, I would be. I would also understand in certain situations as to why their was some justifiable bitterness as well.