
- No more unhealthy fighting over who does what and petty issues.
- Easier expectations based on preferences.
- No one undermining your autonomy.
- The closet is all yours.
- You get to fully enjoy “Me Time.”
- You have set the routine that is best for you and your family.
- It is easier to break the rules of routine when it is beneficial to do so.
- Your relationship with the ex-spouse often improves and can disagree but still be friends.
- Financial decisions are yours to be made.
- You are the only boss.
- Undivided attention – given both ways.
- You have become truly independent which is amazing for free thinkers.
- Involving your child into your interests and values and discover what makes your child “tick”
- Strong bond with your children.
- Exemplar role-model for your children.
- No more parenting negotiations on day-to-day tasks.
- Strong relationships with your children’s teachers, coaches, and third parties.
- Strong sense of community (you know when to ask for help while expanding your network)
- Reinforce and no disruption on your effective discipline techniques.
- Shameless bragging rights over your accomplishments
- You have been successful, and you have earned it to be happy and celebrate.
- Shh … your finally free of your ex (once past the emotions can move on in your own domain)
- In some cases, no need to share (hugs kisses, rewards of accomplishments)
- Personalized parenting style of what you feel is most effective for your children’s upbringing.
- Multitasking Pro (let us face it you have to be)
- Financially savvy (know how to budget and not waste)
- The bed is all yours to co-sleep
- Healthier romantic relationship with later partners without pressure for commitment
- Not always the “bad cop” and instead empowered parenting for the best of your children
- Choosing your battles on what is most important and not on trivial matters.
- you have learned to Value the little things
- Proven resilience