One thing you always want to remember when interacting with your former spouse or co-parent is that there was a time when you cared for and respected this person. Try your hardest to draw on those positive feelings when creating your new and improved relationship with your co-parent.

Also, remember that this person is a “lifer” to you. That is, that they are probably going to be around for a long time, not just until your children reach the age of majority. You will be (hopefully) attending graduations, weddings and births, and other special events in your children’s lives. Isn’t it worth it to bury the hatchet? For your kids?