Should a man stay with his wife for the kid's sake?

by Lucy Moore | 13 August 2014

Hi Mary,      

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I think it all depends. Sometimes couples are better parents and get along more if they are apart and are single or in another relationship. They might have acknowledged that they are possibly destructive when they are together under the same roof, but apart, they are happier in themselves and towards each other which can only filter down to their children.

For other couples, it makes more sense to stay together- if they have an amicable relationship and a balance to their living arrangements then it can be more beneficial to stay as they are. Some couples become friends and love each other but are no longer in love with one another and that can work out alright for them if they both agree. It’s when one thinks differently that it can become an issue.

Ultimately it is down to the couple, though outside influences can have some impact, with everything they might share- a house, children, money- there is a lot to think about in terms of trying to make the transition back to single life, while still being  a parent all at the same time.

I would say that there is no right or wrong here- people make decisions based on what is best for them as a whole. Often people think differently when they are part of a unit rather than being outside of one. To someone on the outskirts it can seem like a simple decision, however there is a lot more to marriage than just a piece of paper.

 

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by Lucy Moore for relationships.femalefirst.co.uk
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