Couple fights...one wants space..a little kid too...move out to give the angry one space is a bad idea right? but staying put is very frustating..
121215
Marriage counseling's a good idea.
282981
Trust your instincts, know that the season for this relationship has probably passed, and move on. It's better for a child to live with one happy parent than two miserable ones.
361688
her mom has every right to be upset and protective.  even checking her space once a month isnt enough. there are some crazy ppl out there. i am talkin from experience.\n\ndon't encourage her to keep one after her mom said no...it will just make things worse.  check out this link....this was done locally by a radio station where i live.  there are precautions to take that will help...but nothing is ever 100% safe
661776
I am a stay at home mom with a 4 year old and a 1 year old. So yea i get you....sometimes i find myself getting mad, and when i do i just take a time out for my self, like go into my bedroom for a minute, or step out side really quik, even just take a deep breath i have found it very helpful...most people do not understand what stress it is to stay home all day and deal with 2 kids. Your not a bad parent, u just get stressed like everyone else...I will say to keep the yelling where your kids are not exposed to it, its not good for them to see or hear it.
304747
Yep. been there done that.  Try talking it out & setting house rules.  If you don't it could likely end up being a much worse situation.\nMake some areas of the house "general" areas.  = Front room - no personal stuff.  that way there is no Junk.\nIf all else fails & you don't mind "stooping to their level" start doing the same exact thing.  After they complain, explain that they have been doing the same thing & you are only trying to get a point across of how much it is bothering you.  Although - the fight resulting may not be worth it.  You will be better off getting a new roommate if the "house rules" do not work
664698
Girl, both of you need to get a place of your own. Don't you know that as long as you live with her you are never gonna be your "own woman" in her place. She is always gonna blame you and take his side. She needs to stay the heck outta your business.
647730
I have a 7 yr old son and a 9 yr old daughter...an all they do is fight!  LOL!  It drives me absolutely crazy some, no, everyday !  I have asked the pediatrition and a councelor at school and they both gave me the same answer.  They will when they are more "grown-up" meaning mature.  They are trying to figure out their importantance in their own right.  Where they fit into life and they are actually learning from the process.  I know that it is painful and terribly disturbing, but they will grow out of it.  They are learning to deal with conflicts, try to let them work things out and intervene only when necessary.  I, myself, have a hard time stopping myself from telling them to "Quit it", but I am getting better.  Give them some space, explain to them that there are rules to arguing...no name calling, no loud voices, they should remain calm, and talk through the situation.  Compromise is the name of the game.  Give it a try, they are preparing themselves to be adults.  If we as parents teach them that we all must argue some times in our lives, but that there is a proper way and an inappropriate way to receive the results we want, the world just might yet become a better place.  Here are some articles I found:\n\nhttp://www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/booklets/fighting/fighting.html#anchor104643\n\n\nhttp://members.aol.com/AngriesOut/fairfigh.htm\n\nhttp://www.bartongoldsmith.com/articles/fightfair.htm\n\nI only quickly read through each one, so I'm not sure how they differ.  I searched "fighting fair", if they don't help.  Good luck, and I hope that all works out well for you!!   :)
133565
I think you need to tell him he needs to talk to his ex about coming up with a disciplinary plan. Discipline must be consistant at both of their homes. Kids will act the way they are allowed to. You definately can't ban them from coming to your house but you just need to make it known that they can't behave that way in your home.
666593
if you dont have your own space it will probably lead to petty arguments over nothing, plan to spend time apart at the weekends, say go to a gym on your own, you can then make plans to be together after you have finished you cant live in each others pockets all the time.
49672
Get counseling.  \nDon't live together.\n\nAND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL DO NOT FIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR CHILD!  You may not think infants and young children are affected by fighting, if so YOU ARE WRONG, it does have a bad affect on them.
88565
Sounds like he want to play around. Tell him he can have his space, but you're not going to be in it!
141015
Your right this situation is very hard on kids! When both parents have dual physical custody it's usually because one parent doesn't want to pay child support, so they fight for joint physical custody. The kids aren't thriving in this environment because it offers no stability. The rules and expectations change from house to house! Have your friend talk to a professional at her local courthouse (they offer free legal advice). If the kids are in school and are having any problems, she needs to get the school and district involved. Another option is having the children see a therapist/play therapist to work out their frustrations with their living situation. Therapists are great advocates to have! In the meantime continue to support your friend and listen when she needs to talk. Tell your friend I said good luck!
659316
An angry ex-wife is hell. My sister went thru the same thing, and let me tell you, it affects everybody in the family. They need to be strong to be able to safe their relationship.
83470
OK...if she's moving out, then absence should make the heart grow fonder, right?\nIf you guys are always fighting, wehn she moves out, it should mellow down a bit, seeing as you are not in eachother's face all the time anymore.
32295
IF THE PERSON IN QUESTION IS CONTROLLING YOU IN SOME ASPECT'S, THEN YOU NEED TO LEAVE THAT PERSON BECAUSE THE PERSON'S GOING TO WIND UP HITTING YOUR OR POSSIBLY WORSE.\n\nIF YOU'RE STAYING JUST FOR THE KID'S, THEN GOTO  AN AGENCY THAT WILL HELP YOU AND THE OTHER PERSON WITH THE PROBLEM'S THAT YOU BOTH ARE HAVING DUE TO THIS NATURE!\n\nTRY TO GET THEM TO GOTO COUNSELLING, MAYBE, THAT'LL HELP FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO GET BETTER AND BLSSOM.
492256
staying for the sake of the kids will not give them any benefit, as time goes on and your kids grow they will notice things arent how they should be and will in time feel awkward, and often end up rebelling against both parents, some even leave home asap, i know quite a few old school mates who had done this, growing up in the kind of environment that you have at home now.......
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im sorry\nthe same thing happened to me w/my x. He would move out anywhere from couple days - month. \nwell eventually i had enough we are not together. \nleaving for while wil not solve any problems at all either.\nwell good  luck to you i hope things work out for you!!!