← Return to Loveless marriage

Discussion
londonex avatar

Loveless marriage

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: 1 hour ago | Replies (48)

Comment receiving replies
Profile picture for londonex @londonex

Thank you. My kids are 28 and 30 respectively. They know the deal – they see the stress in the anger and have for years. I like to think that they would be happy for both of us if we are happier apart. But leaving and creating a broken family structure is a trauma, no doubt. I have to believe that they know I am in pain and lonely, and in need of a better existence. I always wonder how it will feel to be outside the family looking in, spending holidays separately, trying to make them feel like they still have a family, but Not in one place. Been talking about this for years in therapy and still trying to get comfortable with the notion.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Thank you. My kids are 28 and 30 respectively. They know the deal – they see..."

@londonex

There are so many sides to the coin. Your kids may actually have more respect for you for getting out and making yourself happy. You can also think of it as role modeling mature adult behavior , not enabling. If you've been doing therapy I'm sure some of this has come up. Perhaps try making a list of pro's and con's. Only you will know what is best for you.