I don't know what to do in that situation. This is not the first time we've split, and before he has stayed in her life, but I think that's how we would eventually get back together again. I guess my biggest concern is the older she gets, the more she understands and the more things affect her. So what happens one day if he meets someone else, and suddenly doesn't have as much time for her or none at all? Now she's older and she's understanding more of what's going on. What do I say then? And, like I said, we've been down this road before, and he's even told me this time that I guilted him into coming back this last time. So I don't want that to be the case anymore. I just don't know what to do. I think he still wants to see her, but is that best?

thanks BYS, i appreciate that.

Gabby,
Don't be so hard on yourself. You didn't go into this relationship thinking that it wouldn't work out in the end. If your daughter is that close to him then he must be a pretty good guy. So, try to look at the positives - you brought a good person into your daughters life and although things aren't working out right now for you and him doesn't mean that she isn't going to have a great guy in her life from now on. Kids are resilient, she will recover from this break MUCH FASTER than you will.

thanks lde, i needed to hear that. =)

I bet she will surprise you Gabby. She may just love having her own bathroom and all that and just be as happy as a clam.

i'm keeping my fingers crossed, common!

Me too. You'll have to keep us all updated.