Divorced But Still Involved With Your Ex?

People often have a difficult time moving on with their lives after divorce. Some areas are easier than others. When you are living in separate places, many daily interactions cease. But financial interaction can continue, if there is child support, spousal support, or if you are dealing with assets, such as selling a house. Emotional interaction can continue, either out of habit, or because of continuing to communication about the children or other remaining issues. What many people do not realize is how often people continue to have a sexual relationship with each other after divorce. This is not playing with fire - this is playing with dynamite. Without even getting to possibility of pregnancy, STDs, and the emotional carnage to you and your ex - what do you think this does to the children? They are not stupid. They will know it is happening. Don't put them through this emotional catastrophe. It will confuse and hurt them. It might build up their hopes that the two of you will get back together. Or it could cause them to lose all respect for you. Sit down, think things through, and set new boundaries for your new life.