Splitting the occasional bill orco-parentinga dog?
Sure, totally fine.
But cozying up under the same blanket, even with a no-touching rule?
Thats just flirting with chaos.
Somehow, though, not everyone got the memo.
Sounds like a keeper, right?
Well, like in most of our stories, theres a twist.
The guy is still living with his ex-wife.
Yes, you read that right.
Apparently, theyre in a transitional phase, waiting for her to finalize housing arrangements.
Now, our OP, feeling optimistic and understanding, decided to roll with it.
But what she didnt think to ask, and probably should have, is Where are you two sleeping?
It turns out, her Prince Charming and hisex-wifeoccasionally share a bed.
Platonically, of course.
With a barrier down the middle, no less.
Honestly, I wouldnt know if I should laugh or cry, if I were the OP.
And the OP was blindsided herself.
This news hit her like a bucket of cold water.
Healthy boundariesin a romantic relationship are pretty much a must, if you want things to work smoothly.
Healthy boundaries keep everyone on the same page, avoiding those awkward Wait, you thought THAT was okay?
Ignore them, and its chaos.
Yeah, thats fine.
But sharing a bed with your ex?
Now, if theres one thing this situation really tests, its trust.
Trust is what makes arelationshipwork.
Without it, things can fall apart pretty quickly, like when you mess up putting together Swedish furniture.
No shame in that, weve all been there.
Its not just the bed-sharing thats troublingits what it represents.
Our OP is questioning whether this lack of boundaries now could spell trouble for their future.
And honestly, who wouldnt?
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