• 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