Hey all, Got a bit of a dilemma that some outside advice may give clarity on so I figured I'd ask!

I got divorced approximately 1.5 years ago and I have a 9 year old and 15 year old child. I share both the kids 50% of the time with their mother. We have a very good working relationship for the sake of the kids. There is no animosity or hard feelings. The divorce went smooth and both of us have moved on into new relationships.

My issue is with the woman I am currently seeing. It just crossed the one year mark and recently, an issue has come up where she doesn't feel that we have enough alone time. We get a few nights a week and Friday night together. Other than that, I have my kids. She wants more than that. She wants me to have a couple weekends a month with no kids so we can spend some alone time together. I do agree with her on this but I also love having my kids when I can have them so I have not made any changes. We've gotten to a crossroad where it is her way or my way. I'm thinking of keeping it my way and letting her go but that is easier said than done. I love her and my kids adore her so it wouldnt be an easy split.

I don't want to ramble on for too much longer so I'll end it here. Just want to know how you guys and gals make time for your adult needs and wants when you have kids that also want to see you. I feel guilty leaving them with their mom on one of my nights so my gf and I can go to a movie or dinner.

Thanks in advance!!