(cont'd from yesterday's post)
She recommends divorce and joint custody of the children. That way, the mother only has to care for her kids every other week; for her ex, zero time in care. She can be alone half the time to pursue independence.
That could appeal as a temporary break for the mom who's overwhelmed by family problems. But surveys show that, in the long term, married mothers are not losers in the pursuit of happiness (image). A large majority report being very happy or pretty happy in spite of the challenges.
Living in close relationships with people you love, creating a meaningful life together, is still a good bet and worth the effort.
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