They live about 20 miles apart and share time with us but sometimes they argue over silly things like who drives to pick us up.
2006-08-30 03:30:05 · 10 answers · asked by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That's natural and you cannot make them stop arguing. They'll do it one day but not too soon. Get used to it.
2006-08-30 03:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's anything you can do to get divorced parents get along. I think part of the reason there is arguing is that each parent does not want to be told by the other what to do. This occurs a lot in a marriage where one was usually in control all the time. You might sit down with both of them and tell them how you feel, they might not even realize how much they're doing it.
2006-08-30 10:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by hummingbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't make them get along ... they are divorced and likely still hold a grudge for one reason or another.
What you can do is discuss with them a week or so ahead of time who is going to do what (making sure to keep it on track with little if, ands or buts) and when. There may still be some fighting but at least then you have cut out some of the time they can fight.
2006-08-30 10:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by jane9715 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents have been divorced since 1979 and they still can't be in the same room for 20 minutes without a big fight. On my wedding day, they wouldn't stand in the same picture with me! My photo album has me with one parent and stepparent, then another pic with the second parent and stepparent. Good luck to you, but sometimes it's impossible for divorced parents to get along.
2006-08-30 10:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have they been divorsed? there probably still is a lot of issues- hurt- and anger between then and hopefully with time they will get over that... Maybe try and sit down with them together or send an email or have them both on the phone and tell them that they need to try and work out there differences at least enough to be civil with each other when the children are around- it is not your fault that they have gotten divorsed and that you souldnt have to be "punished" because of their issues.
2006-08-30 10:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by princess02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly you can not control your parents, I am really sorry that they are not getting long. Just know that they both want the best for you. Also know that they are your parents and if something upsets you - then always communicate that with them. Maybe they will see the effect its happening. Try to make things go smoothly.
Sending you tons of hugs - Mel
2006-08-30 10:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time is honestly the only thins that will allow them to get along. They have to work it out and you need to allow them to do this without getting involve because it makes it worse.
2006-08-30 10:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are divorced which means not together which means there is a reason for that.
they dont get along. back off and stop trying to make them get along
2006-08-30 10:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need 2 bring em 2gether for dinner or smethn...n try ur best 2 make dat time da best...like havn fun..laughin crackin jokes n stuff...
its tough...but....nothing is impossible...
fights happen for small issues..but wen they do..u can tell em...dat these r small issues n they shud get over it..
2006-08-30 10:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by moooooooovin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably can't make them stop but try telling them that hearing them fight upsets you so if possible do it when you aren't around.
2006-08-30 10:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋