155th Lunch Date: Divorced But Still Married? The Co-Parenting Problem Nobody Talks About

What happens when the divorce is final… but emotionally, you’re still married? In this episode of Relationship Status, Yusuf, Angel, and Chanel tackle a powerful relationship advice letter from a divorced parent who is struggling to move on from her ex. At the same time, they continue to co-parent their children. The marriage is over, but the jealousy, arguments, competition, and emotional attachment haven't disappeared. So where does co-parenting end and control begin? And how do you know whether you're genuinely protecting your children or simply struggling to accept that your ex has moved on? The panel gets real about: Why some divorced couples remain emotionally married The importance of setting boundaries with an ex Co-parenting vs. trying to control your former partner Why jealousy doesn't always mean you want your ex back Missing the familiarity of a relationship vs. missing the person Why exes bring up old arguments from years ago Whether divorced couples actually need to become friends How to communicate with an ex when children are involved Why boundaries only work when you actually stand on them The bottom line? The marriage may be over, but that doesn't automatically mean the emotional relationship is over. If you're divorced, separated, co-parenting, dealing with a difficult ex, or trying to figure out how to truly move on, this conversation is for you. QUESTION FOR YOU:Can you successfully co-parent with an ex without being friends with them? And when does co-parenting cross the line into controlling each other's lives? Drop your thoughts in the comments! SUBSCRIBE to Relationship Status for more honest conversations about love, relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, sex, communication, and everything in between. ❤️ JOIN THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS COMMUNITY:Patreon: patreon.com/relationshipstatus ️ RELATIONSHIP STATUSChanging relationships one conversation at a time. Follow the show on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Chapters (00:00:01) - A Letter From The Mayor(00:02:14) - Relationship Status(00:03:00) - Women Crush On Everybody Today(00:04:37) - How To Deal With Your Ex-husband When You're Divor(00:09:56) - "They're Still Emotionally Tied To Each Other"(00:12:30) - How To Deal With An Ex Who Feels He's entitled To(00:16:31) - "I Miss The Person"(00:17:11) - Why Do We Argue About Old Stuff From Our Marriage?(00:19:03) - How To Move On From A Partner Who Has Children Together