Me 30F and my (ex) 32M were together for 10 years but broke up and moved out in April of 2025. We have 2 children together and have been kinda flirty and such since the breakup and never really stopped loving eachother. We both went on a few dates through the breakup but nothing serious. Around October my ex had stated that he still loved me and always would no matter what our status of eachother was. And I couldn't lie I felt the same way. As we've been navigating things such as co parenting and such we've talked about being a couple but not living together anymore (he's got a lot of cleaning ocd and I have bipolar disorder and am more messy at times) and ultimately we just don't want to live together. There are points where we are able to stay at eachothers houses for a week straight with no issues no fights or anything but ultimately, our own space is what we're looking for. Our family and friends don't agree with the situation (except for a select few) and a lot of people say that in a relationship this is not something that you do. But I've heard of quite a few relationships working out without living with the other person. Idk we both seem to be happy with the worked out arrangements and both want this. Has anyone else heard of this working out well for couples? Looking for advice or some sort of hopeful story to make me feel better I guess.