Did the unthinkable and asked ex if I could move my custody days around

Apr 271 min read

We've been divorced 3 years and usually do Mon-Wed-Fri with me, rest with their mom. Got offered a promotion that would change my schedule completely. Actually sat down with my ex and we figured out a new routine that works better for the kids. Thought it would be a fight but she was cool about it since it meant less disruption for them. Still not perfect but we're finally getting to a place where we actually co-parent instead of just tag team. Took a lot of swallowing my pride and admitting I needed help with the schedule. Kids seem happier too. Not all ex situations are toxic, just wanted to share the hopeful part.

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MMarcus L.RegularApr 27

Good on you for being upfront with your ex about it instead of just trying to make it work. That takes guts, especially after three years of a routine you both know. Hope she was open to the conversation.

RRobertRegularApr 27

A promotion is worth the tough conversation. With three kids in different activities, I'm always juggling schedules anyway, so I get how important it is to lock down custody days that actually work. You did the right thing asking first.