AITA for not wanting my kids every weekend?
In the quiet rhythm of shared custody, a mother and father have woven a delicate balance around their children’s lives, navigating the complexities of divorce with a steadfast commitment to their kids.
For five years, their 2-2-3 schedule has been the backbone of stability, allowing moments of togetherness and separation to coexist in harmony, even amidst the demands of a nurse’s unpredictable shifts.
But now, a new chapter stirs from the innocent voices of their children, yearning for individual attention and connection.
The proposal to split weekends, with one child visiting each parent, challenges the familiar routine yet promises a deeper bond, a chance to nurture their spirits one-on-one, even as life’s demands pull them in different directions. It is a poignant testament to love’s evolving shape in the face of change.
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The original poster (OP) is facing pressure from her family to change the established 2-2-3 custody schedule to accommodate the children's request for separate weekend time with each parent.
Her primary conflict is between honoring what appears to be a beneficial arrangement for the children (one-on-one time, reduced sibling friction) and preserving her highly valued, established child-free weekends dedicated to personal activities and travel.
Should the OP prioritize maintaining her dedicated personal time and established freedom by declining the proposed weekend split, or is she obligated to adapt her personal schedule to facilitate the children's desire for more individual time with each parent, even if it means sacrificing her treasured child-free weekends?