What is wrong with me?!?!
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Anonymous
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I’ve known for awhile now that I need to divorce my husband. He’s truly awful to be with, we’ve tried counseling multiple times, and our current counselor has flat out told me he’s not going to change. The only thing stopping me is that I know how much it will hurt him. I keep picturing him sad and alone in an empty house.
I know it’s crazy because he gives zero craps about hurting me. I know he probably won’t even be all that sad, maybe a little because he lost his punching bag and servant. But I just can’t bring myself to hurt him even though this marriage is killing me. What is wrong with me? Why am I unable to put myself first? |
Anonymous
| Because you know that you’re stronger than he is? |
Anonymous
| Get your own therapist. |
Anonymous
| Do you have kids? |
Anonymous
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Because you, like the majority of people are afraid of a huge life change.
Stepping so far outside your comfort zone is a grand endeavor. One not for the faint at heart. You may just need more time to figure out a plan. Also - Us women tend to have a problem w/guilt. We always self-blame and we tend to want to “fix” people rather than leave them alone. In other words, we like to please everyone.... Even at the expense of our own happiness + self worth. |
Anonymous
| Can you do it on an interim basis so you get used to the idea? Like a long holiday? Take a job somewhere else? |
Anonymous
| You can do this. |
Anonymous
Yes. Or something like a trial separation so that it doesn’t seem so radical to you. |
Anonymous
| A friend told me that making the decision is the hardest part. I agree. It’s scary not knowing that unknown/future. I part yo have strength to do it. Best wishes. |
Anonymous
| Sounds like you need him more than he needs you. |
Anonymous
| Men tend to bounce back faster. He will be remarried before you are even in a serious relationship. So, no need to worry about him. |
Anonymous
| You might find that he will be very happy to be alone! |
Anonymous
| try a separation first, for at least 4 months |
Anonymous
| Sounds like you are a classic abused wife. Get a therapist! |
Anonymous
| Please, he would love it if you left him. |