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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP. How unhappy are we talking? If it comes down to being sad that you're not in a high quality relationship but by and large your spouse is reliable and a decent, reliable person, I say stick it out. Accept your spouse. Treat them like any other family member who you love and care for. If you lower your expectations in this way you can find immense happiness in your life. Life is not all about romance. If you keep ruminating about the one thing that is missing from your life of course you're going to be unhappy. [/quote]

OP here. I would not call my husband decent or reliable. He:

-cheated on me 
-lies
-is financially controlling (I have to account for every dollar I spend)
-is a bully/controlling
-forces me to apologize for any slight, real or perceived, but rarely apologizes himself
-tells me I'm too sensitive and have a perception problem 
-speaks rudely and disrespectfully
-abuses alcohol

BUT sometimes he can be nice. Sometimes he's funny and humble and generous. Mostly not, though. Recently I've become so exhausted even taking my preschooler to school is too much. I dread when he comes home and weekends and try to spend as much time apart as I can. I feel trapped and I know it could be worse. He's good looking and successful and I think it would be stupid to leave. [/quote]

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