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My wife and I are going through separation, we have two kids who are teenagers already. I don’t want our separation to affect them negatively. Also, I’m scared that if I move out of the house, my wife can turn them against me. I want to be actively involved in my children’s lives.
It is very possible but may I add that it will be very awkward for you and more awkward for your kids. It is understandable you want to do it for your kids, but chances are that arrangement will affect them more that the separation itself. Whether you stay in the house or not the separation will definitely affect the kids. How yourself and your wife work out the living condition will determine if it is a wise decision to make or not. If you don’t have your wife’s support, it will be one hell of a living.
That’s very bad idea. Except you two still love each other and intend to work out things between you. If not, it’s a bad idea and I won’t encourage it. Living under the same roof with your wife whom you’re no longer with can hinder progress for the two of you. Most times, the emotions can still be there but it never work out. It never. Since your kids are already teenagers, they’re not exactly so small, even their mom decides to change their minds towards you, your actions will counter that. Show up for the money when they need you, when they’re going through stuff and when they need a father. You can always perform your duties perfectly without having to live under same roof with your ex wife.