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Message: <blockquote data-quote="flatwins" data-source="post: 1851545" data-attributes="member: 5655">I can't add much other than what others have said, the best advice being to take the high road. Sometimes you literally have to bolt a smile on your face and keep focused on the important issues rather than the ones that push your hot button. As much as you want to resort to name calling or whatever, it's not a good idea. And if kids are around, bolt that smile on and keep going. My case is not ordinary; we closed down a 17 year marriage with 2 kids and 2 homes all on our own. Didn't use an attorney at all. We were civil with each other and even had a long hug at the courthouse after finalizing everything. We get along great and talk most everyday about kids, jobs, etc. So to the people going through this, I do feel your pain. When the reality of the end of the marriage hit me, I couldn't breathe. I'm sure you probably feel something very similar. The important part is that your kids still need you and they need you to focus on their future and not your past. Sometimes it's easy said than done, I know.</blockquote>