After their divorce, the author and their ex-partner decided on a nesting arrangement, keeping their children in the family home while they rotated living arrangements. This decision prioritized financial responsibility and stability for the kids. With current challenges like high rent in Los Angeles, the couple opted for a studio apartment while ensuring the children remain undisturbed. The arrangement requires significant cooperation and communication, as living out of two places offers both challenges and advantages, providing a quiet retreat away from the family home.
Nesting means keeping the family home as the primary base for our kids while my ex and I alternate living there and staying elsewhere.
Of the options we discussed, nesting not only sounded good for the kids but was also the most financially responsible option.
The hardest part of nesting isn't emotional; it's logistical. There is a lot of sharing and coordination required.
Nesting can feel surreal. The house stays the same, but we rotate in and out like actors in a long-running play.
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