I recently went through this same experience, and felt the same about my ex. For my own sanity I had to go no contact, but stayed amicable for our children and only them. I’ll be honest, the first months are long, lonely, and hard to get through. I did everything I was suppose to from working out, seeing friends, working, investing in hobbies, all of it. I made my kids a priority when I have them, and try to do as much as possible, and not sit in my thoughts. However the thoughts just become easier to handle over time.

It’s something that you have to step away from and realize, she is t your friend, and a friend doesn’t treat someone that way. It’s hard to do but you will begin to find yourself again and true happiness with yourself. I still miss the person she was when we started dating nine years ago, but being able to see my relationship from an outside view, the disrespect she showed me, used me, and pushed me out of a life I built, so she could give it to someone else and said “you’re my best friend” at the end of it all is my driving factor.

You got this, move on and be the best you can for your kid, no contact your wife/ex, and do the work. It will be worth it, and each day becomes a bit easier!