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Old 05-02-2020, 12:30 PM
 
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In this situation?

Ben and Emily have been in a relationship for nearly 2 years. They met shortly after Ben was cheated on by his soon to be ex wife, Heather. Ben was devastated at the time but met Emily and ever since then could not have been happier.
Emily lives 3 hours away but comes to stay with Ben and his two children every weekend. Hpwever, they have spent lockdown together as a family and really enjoyed it.
Emily now really wants to move in with Ben and his children who he shares 50/50- custody with. The problem is, her job is based in her hometown and she only bought a house there a year and a half ago. Ben cannot move in with Emily as he would mot be able to see his children so much and has a job also back at home.
What to do here?

 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Keep seeing her, see how it goes. People change over time.
 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:45 PM
 
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So just keep to the weekend visits?
 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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So just keep to the weekend visits?
Yep.

It's too soon to move kids in together, and neither is in a position to sacrifice right now.
 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Pa
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So just keep to the weekend visits?
I would for now. Then if things get serious she should rent the house out and live with you. Heck if things go really good your kids could get that house.
 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:56 PM
 
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Yep.

It's too soon to move kids in together, and neither is in a position to sacrifice right now.

Sacrifice what?
 
Old 05-02-2020, 12:59 PM
 
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The only thing you can do, keep it the same, or someone sacrifices their situation. Have you talked about it?
 
Old 05-02-2020, 01:00 PM
 
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Sacrifice what?
Really? You move to her town, or she moves to your place. Sacrifice means to give up your position/job for the other person.
 
Old 05-02-2020, 01:21 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Sacrifice what?
The homes you both just bought and the jobs you have, as you explained here:

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The problem is, her job is based in her hometown and she only bought a house there a year and a half ago. Ben cannot move in with Emily as he would mot be able to see his children so much and has a job also back at home.
Well, it looks like the onus would be on Emily to sacrifice, since you stated that he can't move away from his kids.

So Emily's kids would have to sacrifice as well, since it's implied that Emily would be the one to move if they are to be together.
 
Old 05-02-2020, 02:34 PM
 
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In this situation?

Ben and Emily have been in a relationship for nearly 2 years. They met shortly after Ben was cheated on by his soon to be ex wife, Heather. Ben was devastated at the time but met Emily and ever since then could not have been happier.
Emily lives 3 hours away but comes to stay with Ben and his two children every weekend. Hpwever, they have spent lockdown together as a family and really enjoyed it.
Emily now really wants to move in with Ben and his children who he shares 50/50- custody with. The problem is, her job is based in her hometown and she only bought a house there a year and a half ago. Ben cannot move in with Emily as he would mot be able to see his children so much and has a job also back at home.
What to do here?
Is this your school homework assignment that you want us to do for you??

Train A leaves town at 12:05 PM and travels 3 hours at 80 mph, while Train B is...

Not thinking this through! What does Ben's ex wife say about new girlfriend Emily moving in full time raising HER kids?

You haven't said anything about how the ex wife feels about any of this.
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