Has anyone maintained their living arrangements after separation? 3 kids under 5, together for 12 years, married for 8. We have grown apart and had many life changes and struggles the past few years. Divorce would be very difficult financially, mentally, emotionally, etc for everyone involved. My wife proposed the idea of continuing to live together as friends and coparents while focusing more on ourselves as individuals - having the ability to date others, have more time for self care, continuing to do family things, but keeping everything else the same - finances, living arrangement, jobs, kids, etc. until the day came that one of us found someone new or wanted to move on with divorce.

I still love her but agree we both want different things but am struggling to decide between our two options: get divorced or try this arrangement. I would appreciate any insight you have.