Posted by Michael_M on September 30, 2004, at 12:26:07
In reply to Re: Living in the basement, posted by saw on September 30, 2004, at 2:13:34
> I was desperately unhappy in my previous
> marriage. Not because I didn't love my ex
> husband though. I worshipped him. But he
> abused me physically and mentally and sold
> most of our household to support his drug
> habits.
That's my problem. Sabrina -- I don't want to minimize your trauma over your divorce, though I somehow think it must have been an easier decision for you knowing that your ex had a drug habit and was abusive. Or am I being naive?My wife doesn't do drugs or drink excessively; she doesn't hit me (though sometimes she "spanks" our daughter); she doesn't spend $$ unreasonably; she hasn't had an affair that I know of.
She's just angry at me and she has a hair-trigger temper. Is that reason enough to want a divorce? Sometimes I think I just need thicker skin or a willingness to absorb what other couples surely go through. I think maybe I'm just being selfish for wanting out.
On the other hand... If it weren't for our daughter I'd have left 3 years ago.
I can't seem to find the criteria to make a final judgement.
poster:Michael_M
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