I’m lucky to still be in a strong relationship, but that isn’t necessarily the norm these days. Many of my friends have, since having children, had to cope and learn to be a parent but post-divorce. And it’s something many people just aren’t ready for. There are road blocks and changes that they have to adjust to, but there are some things that, no matter how difficult they can become after the fact, that have to stay in play.

Take grandparents, for example. Some of my friends who are newly single after a messy marriage are hesitant about keeping the parents of their former spouse in the equation, but that’s the thing. It may not always seem like they’re part of your famil anymore, but for your kids? They don’t understand the ethics or ramifications of a break up. Your ex in-laws don’t stop being their family. Take Grandparents. It doesn’t matter what your feelings on the situation is – they are still their grandparents.

Idalmis Arias, a writer with sheknows, has been experiencing this predicament first hand, and has some interesting observations on the situation. Learn more about it here.

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