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When parents are separated or divorced, it is not uncommon for there to be tension and mistrust between them. In fact, tension, mistrust and even serious and bitter conflict are usually byproducts of a relationship that has deteriorated.

My experience working with separated and divorced couples suggests it takes from one to two years for people to get over many of the initial feelings which developed during the coming-apart of an intimate relationship. Such feelings often include anger, bitterness, resentment, hostility and depression.

However, during that one to two years that it takes most couples to resolve feelings and come to have a more amiable co-parenting relationship, it is difficult to parent consistently and competently.

via Work toward peace with your co-parent | SILive.com.