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That sounds like a positive approach to a shitty situation.
Thankyou, I'm hopeful that we can work our way through the "not working out" situation as peaceably as possible. Especially for Elder Minipeeler, who at first seemed pretty bummed out but is gradually realising that nothing is radically different.
I think it's better to separate and be honest with kids that things change in people's lives, than to keep pretending. The social lies wear on kids, they're still developing and things subtly being wrong fucks them up I reckon. Do you guys have support networks where one of you could take off for a weekend leaving the other alone from time to time? Go stay with a parent or friend occasionally just to get/give each other some space?
Mr P has rural people he can stay with if needed. I don't want to leave the kids just at the moment. Also Mr P often spends the whole evening outside in his mancave smoking and watching movies so we're not exactly in each other's pockets as it is.