You and your husband—well, soon to be ex-husband—have been on the path to divorce for a while now. Things between you two have been tense for months, maybe even longer, and no matter how hard you tried, it became clear that the relationship just couldn’t be saved. So, with mutual understanding, you've both started working with lawyers to make it official.

You share children, and above all else, you want to do what’s best for them. That’s why, even with the divorce looming, you’ve made the difficult decision to continue living under the same roof. Separate bedrooms give you both the space you need, and with busy schedules, conversations are few and far between—usually limited to matters involving the kids.

Thankfully, the children haven’t picked up on the shift—at least, not fully. You’ve had the conversation with them, gently, in age-appropriate ways, but they’re still so young. You can only hope the love and stability you’re trying to provide is enough for now.