Denise Richards is getting real about her co-parenting relationship with Charlie Sheen—and it’s not what fans might expect.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

On a recent podcast, Richards admitted that there is no actual co-parenting between them.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

"I parent my way. He parents his way," she explained, adding that they have no real friendship.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggle

Despite their differences, she wishes they could talk regularly and support each other as parents.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

Richards also revealed that she has never spoken badly about Sheen in front of their daughters.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

However, now that they are older, they are learning things she never told them.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

The former couple shares two daughters—Sami, 21, and Lola, 19—whom Richards raised largely on her own.

She also has a younger daughter, Eloise, whom she adopted in 2011.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

Richards says parenting today is more challenging than ever and she works hard to keep her kids grounded.

Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles

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Denise Richards Opens Up About Co-Parenting Struggles