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[quote=Anonymous]The divorce process is horrible. Every step of the way can be contentious if one of you wants it to be, and XDH wanted it to be, going after after my assets and inheritance, telling our mutual friends flat-out lies about me to justify his skedaddling, and more. Even if you’re both well-behaved, divorce lawyers cost tens of thousands that you could be saving for college or retirement, unless you have a simple case and can do mediation.

But yes, in the end, I’m happier. I was trying to hold it together for the kids, but he left to date new women, buy new cars (yes, plural), and so on. The reality is that it’s a huge weight off my shoulders. I don’t have to walk on eggshells (he was very defensive about his ADHD), deal with his disastrous financial choices, or deal with his mood swings. One kid was in college and the other, a senior in high school, was given a choice and chose to live with me full-time—we had a great year together doing college applications, visits, as he became an independent adult.

I like being single and in charge of my own life and finances.

I’m using my newly free time (divorced and empty nest within a few years) to take classes, start new hobbies, take up drawing, and so many things that make me happy. I will probably start online dating on another year or two, but I’m in no rush. [/quote]

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