Exes Amy and Doug say they’re sharing a home to save money while co-parenting their two children but maintain separate sleeping arrangements. Doug, who asserts the divorce was Amy’s idea says he wants to give their relationship another try, but Amy insists it’s over. She says all she wants is to co-parent with Doug in peace.

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Amy claims Doug has manipulated their kids to pressure her into reconciling with him. Doug adamantly denies the accusations but does admit that their son has witnessed them arguing.

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“I don’t think you understand the impact, unfortunately, of what you’re doing to your children,” says parenting expert Donna Tetreault in the video above.

Later, when Amy is advised to move out of the house she shares with Doug, what is her response?


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