Dear Lindsey:

This mediation process, the goal is to make your communication with the ex as minimal as can be, with minimal distress for you and for the kids, whatever it takes!

I like the idea of you using a dating app as an experiment to see how quickly you can recognize red flags and get out of undesirable situations in a healthy way. It can also be an experiment in you recognizing (over time and following a lengthy communication)- a decent man: imperfect but decent.. and then staying in a desirable situation with such a man, in a healthy way!

anita