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I've been one since 2005, but thankfully the relationship with my ex has been pretty good over the years (though rough at first). We have 50/50 split (she M/W, me Tu/Th, alternate F/Sat/Sun) and both try to be flexible. I didn't move that far away (she kept the house), and my flexibility (renting) allowed me to move to a better school district that was still close enough for her to deal with logistically.
I've seen plenty of messed up kids from "proper" 2-parent families. Frankly I think there are many other factors that are more important. I felt like more of a "single parent" when the boy was young and I was still married as opposed to now that he's 15. Perspective, attitude, and having some support structure around are all key.
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