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5 Rules to Texting with the Ex
When you use the written word to communicate about the kids, there are some things you should keep in mind
When I got divorced, neither my ex nor I had cell phones. And even when I did get one, texting was such a pain in the ass that I never did it. So when it came to communication, I relied on emails. It gave us a written record of everything that had been said so that neither of us could stand in front of a judge and deny something we’d said or claim something we hadn’t said.
Today, texting is the default communication method for most of us. Frankly, I don’t answer my phone unless it’s my parents or my kids. I prefer everything else to be done by text so I can respond when I’m ready.
And texting can be a great way for divorced parents to communicate about the kids. Whether it’s working out visitation details, quoting the divorce decree, or simply noting when a dropoff or pickup isn’t happening on time (I have a huge stack of emails from when that used to happen!), texting is quick, convenient, and easy.
But that quick, easy convenience also means it’s quick, easy, and convenient to say things you’ll regret later. So here are five simple rules to texting with your ex.
