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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's common except the stuggle part.

The gray divorces I know (at least the women) are all financially secure and more than happy being single.

I think they ones that would face financial and emotion struggle are just white knuckling it and staying. [/quote]

I know a few long term SAHMs who chose gray divorce, once their husbands were at retirement. They stayed during the working years, and then become financially sound by taking (rightfully) half of the retirement and savings and having their own life/retirement with more choices. [/quote]

I'll never understand this tradeoff. Life is so short, I just don't understand being miserable for years and then once you are well into your late 50s suddenly you have all this grandiose plans with all this money. Travel, romance, fun sex etc all of that is more enjoyable when you are younger [/quote]

Kids. That's it. Some parents choose delayed gratification to raise their kids under one roof and tuck them in every night.  But once their off and we feel we've done the lion's share of our job as parents, it's our turn to focus on our happiness again with whatever time we have left.  [/quote]

This is me as well.  I have basically hated my wife for 15 years, but sacrificed my happiness for my kids stability.   I never cheated and I do regret marrying her, but my commitment is more important than my happiness.  2 more years….[/quote]

I was where you are 5 years ago. Hang in there, and when it gets tough, focus on the kids. Keep the faith- it’s so much better on the other side. Hang in there, and just keep marking off the days.[/quote]

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