G.D.Lengacher: Life Coach for Post-Divorce Healing, Finances, Career Choices
Podcast – Surviving Divorce Podcast
199 Moving For The Kids
199 Moving For The Kids
199 Moving For The Kids
Thursday 29th September 2016
Should divorced parents move back to their hometown for their kids? This episode offers practical advice on making that tough decision.
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G.D.Lengacher: Life Coach for Post-Divorce Healing, Finances, Career Choices
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Get the buttons here!Weighing the Move: Should Divorced Parents Relocate for Their Kids?
It's difficult to do, but in the long run, it will be better for him and for everyone else involved if you can keep this divorce process very businesslike, because, like I've said before- and it's not original with me, but you know, I've repeated it on here numerous times- uh, divorce turns a marriage into a business transaction and that's really how you have to approach it.
Picture this: you've gone through a divorce, and now you're faced with another tough decision—should you move back to your hometown for the sake of your kids? In this episode of the 'Surviving Divorce Podcast', the host dives into this very dilemma. A listener reaches out with a question: his ex-wife wants to move back to their hometown to be closer to her parents, but he's torn.
He's got friends and a job in their current city, yet he's not deeply attached to it. So, what should he do? The host, drawing from nearly a decade of post-divorce experience, offers some heartfelt advice. He suggests that the children's needs should come first. Being closer to grandparents could provide them with a stronger support system and better childcare options.
However, the host also acknowledges the challenges of such a move, especially if the listener lacks a support network in the new location. Throughout the episode, the host emphasizes keeping emotions in check and treating the divorce process like a business transaction. This approach can help avoid unnecessary drama and make decision-making clearer. He advises against fighting with the ex-wife over the move, as it could lead to bigger issues down the line.
This episode is packed with practical tips for divorced parents grappling with relocation decisions. If you're in a similar boat, trying to balance your own needs with what's best for your kids, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that might just help you find clarity in your own situation.