Staying friends with the ex-wife?

Not at all. I had 2 wives that I tossed and we are still good friends. Believe me, it's actually much better this way. If you need to "sell" her on the idea, say "you believe that once you love someone, you love them for life. You may not wish to live with them but you will always still love them". Girls eat this cr*p up.

This is why I date date people that have kids to much drama, most of the time with the other parent - yes they should be friends of course hes the father and will always be, if they cant work together as husband and wife then its better the kids grow up seeing them as good friends, the kids can find out on their own later if they think hes a good dad or not, so if you can handle the drama of the ex husband then stop caring if they talk and be happy with your lady -

Not weird at all. If anything I think it is great, especially because you two have kids together. You are setting a good example to your children's. Just because a marriage did not work does not mean you two can't be friends. More people should be like that, especially for the kids.

Nope. A lot of couples separate due to mutual agreement, and are fine being friends and raising their kids together on that level.

What's important is finding yourself, getting yourself situated; and when the time's right, start dating again.

Not at all. The two of you will always be united by your kids. She will always be their mother, you will always be their father. Regardless of who she marries or who you marry, the two of you have something in common and can't ignore that. I have two kids by my ex. The kids are grown and have their own children and my ex and I (and my current wife) frequently meet at the kids houses for Christmas and birthdays of the kids and grand kids. We all get along. I don't see her except for occasions at the houses of our mutual children but we get along and always will. So focus on the kids and your mutual interests.

No it will not be weird. I stayed friends with the father of OUR child and still am. Our daughter is well adjusted because of our friendship.

No, that's actually great that you want to remain friends. It's especially beneficial for your kids, since they won't have to see the two of you constantly bickering. Good for you.

Friends with my x, holidays together with the kids..it's all good.it's the mature thing to do and best for your children.

kinda funny when my son gets sassy with dad and I still say hey,don't talk to your dad like that ! and if the boy get's rude with me,his dad still gives him hell and remembers to remind our now grown sons when my birthday is. He is my oldest friend. since High school.

no. i think it's great when to adults can remain friends after divorce. It's also good for the children to see that you hober no bad feelings towards one another

not at all, good for you guys and your kids! wish i was in the same boat with my ex.