I’m not talking about some kind of sick quid pro quo situation. I once paid to a sitter to go out on a date that cost less than that for dinner.

This means co-parenting with someone you broke up with or divorced.

It’s not fun for us either, but if you’re going to be with a single parenting, expect there to be some interaction from the ex. My kids will always come first in the decisions that I make as far as their health and well-being and overall happiness. I had an ex say that he and my kids should come before me. If I’m in a relationship, I’m not going to put my wants, needs, and general self-care last because I have a partner, and I wouldn’t be with a partner who expected me to do so.

We’re looking for adults who are capable of supporting themselves and don’t expect someone else to do it for them.

Hey, I don’t want to see my ex either, but when you’re a good parent, you actually try really hard to do what’s best for the kids.

A friend of mine and I were recently doing what we do: comparing our lists of garbage dating trends.