Every situation is different. if there is physical or emotional abuse- most likely not. If the kids are learning that violence or extreme substance abuse is acceptable in any situation, it's probably time to end it. Most kids tend to become their parents.

My parents did, and thirty years later, my dad asked me the same question. The answer, imho, is always no. You are modeling what a marriage should look like, and if it's not going well, you are inadvertently teaching your child(ren) what to expect in their future relationships.

Marriage therapy can help, whether it exposes the issues you have to work on or simply proves to you that it's time to move on. Happy, single parents are better role models than unhappy, married parents. (I'm currently in the former category, and both my son and I are much happier.)

If it is abusive NO. If it isn't, you have to decide what you can put up with. Good luck.

I did. It was not a good situation. I don’t recommend it.

I'll echo the good advice already given here by re-wording it this way: the quicker you should leave is in direct proportion to the amount of abuse going on. I took myself out of the picture from my wife and kids for that reason: I didn't want them to watch their father being physically and mentally abused. It was the only way their mother knew how to relate with me. Her way or the highway. I took the highway.

Lots of grey on this one.

It depends on the relationship you have with your partner. If you guys fight majority of the time, or if one of the two is physically or mentally abusive then don't stay. It will do more harm to the child being around that. Well that is just my opinion.

Definitely, NOT. And in addition, NO, NO and NO. NOPE, NO WAY. Don't do it. NO.

I separated from my ex-wife when my daughter was only two years old. When I reflect on it I have to say it was the right thing to do at the time. A child should not have to see the parents constantly quarrelling with one another.

No that shouldn't be the deciding factor. The kids will know that the relationship is awful. This happened to my cousin - one of his kids confronted him finally and said "Really? How much longer are you going to make yourself miserable?". The child was a freshman in HS.

I’m facing the same question, I don’t think it’s fair to use the kids as an excuse to do anything, they are too young to be responsible for the whereabouts of their parents relationship, my biggest fear right now is to be separated from them, but I know We’ll never reach my full potential if we stay together.

That depends. How bad is it?

My parents did, and thirty years later, my dad asked me the same question. The answer, imho, is always no. You are modeling what a marriage should look like, and if it's not going well, you are inadvertently teaching your child(ren) what to expect in their future relationships.

Marriage therapy can help, whether it exposes the issues you have to work on or simply proves to you that it's time to move on. Happy, single parents are better role models than unhappy, married parents. (I'm currently in the former category, and both my son and I are much happier.)

Never..kids Always know and Feel the anger and tension..

That is very personal and only the couple should decide that. I wouldn't. But if you ask my kids... their answer will be FUCKING YES!!!!

No. If you parents are miserable they well will sense it and it will affect them just as much, if not more.

Situation specific. I guess if you can find a way be 'friends' with the other parent of your child, yes. If there is conflict, no. Marriage is essentially for child rearing.

That depends on how toxic the relationship is. I did that and regretted it, but it did allow me to protect my daughter.

No, not in my opinion. You are putting yourself and your partner under stress and that isn’t good for the kids

For me it's a little more complicated than just "yes" or "no." If a relationship is toxic, then it's best to get those kids out of there ASAP. If there are serious unresolved issues in the relationship, even though they're not talked about, they could still be a problem. There's an old saying in acting classes: "It reads." That means that a lot of the preparation actors do isn't necessary going to "be visible" in the show, but "it reads." It's there, and the audience recognizes it whether they realize that or not. So if those issues are present, it's best to address them.

But depending on the age of the kids, and if you're able to get along, it might help. Parents breaking up can have a significant impact on a child's psyche. But there are all those other factors that should be considered.

In this day and age I think it's ok to move on. Many of my friends have children from previous relationship and have maintained healthy enough relationships with the ex for the sake of the kids. But to stay in an unhealthy situation teaches the children to settle for unhappiness and I think that does far more damage in the long run.

Me and my ex split as we knew are relationship was not good and was toxic for the girls

Children learn from your example so ask yourself: what would you want them to learn for when they are in the same situation? The answer is probably something along the lines of: “Don’t run at the first sign of trouble but don’t remain in an untenable situation for the sake of others. Be kind but not weak. If things don’t work out be respectful and work together as best as you can for the good of your children. But don’t be afraid to go your way and be happy” What you really don’t want them to learn is that it’s acceptable to sacrifice your own happiness for others and then poison everything with quiet resentment.

In most cases no. I lived separately in the same house for over a year trying to avoid dissolution of the family unit. The marriage was dead an there is no way to hide that from children. Worse, lacking context, they are going to mistake the battleground they live in for an actual relationship. Kids smell insincerity instinctively. Don't make it their whole world.

On the other hand, my parents met when they were 15 and have been married for 56 years. Did they ever, in 56 years, "keep it together for the kids"? I don't know. But if they did, they made the right choice. They are happily one.