Have you ever fallen for someone who’s staying with an ex for the sake of their kids?!

Hi,
My current relationship is troubled. My man has kids with his ex wife and they currently live together. He pretends to be with her for the sake of his kids. He has strongly emphasized that he will never marry her again. He just came to me expressing how he does have feelings for me and how he was wrong for keeping that from Me based on his situation. He stays with her for financial reasons and due to his kids so I kind of understand. But there are healthier ways to coparent. I know his feelings for me are true bc his mom always asks how I’m doing and his eldest daughter really wants to meet me. I need more advice rather than “run” or “leave him” or he’s “playing you” bc there’s situations out there that are harder than the norm.... I’m not sure what to do. My feelings run deep for him too.

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Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F

A persons actions speak the loudest. If he wanted you, he’d leave her. P.S. for anyone else that may relate to that man’s troubles. Coming from a person who has closely worked with hundreds of young children over many years. Your children are aware of FAR more than is usually noticed. I’ve had so many children tell me about their parents marital problems it seems crazy. Bottom line 100% of children given the option would rather come [i]from[/i] a “ broken” home, than [i]live[/i] in a “broken” home. The idea of staying for the kids really never ends up being the best thing for the kids.