Jeanne Phillips, syndicated columnist
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of four years (the father of my two little boys) and I have decided to separate. We got along, but when we did argue, it escalated. We bought a home together a year ago, but two weeks ago he moved back to his parents’ house. We alternate the boys every two or three days.
Our issues could have been fixed, but we were too prideful. Now I’m starting to have regrets what have I done? We could have been a family for our little boys. I wanted this separation in order to work on myself and repair our relationship. But he seems happier now and is enjoying the separation, while I cry myself to sleep hoping that one day we will get back together. How do I move forward to truly be happy for myself and my boys? SAD MOMMY IN CALIFORNIA