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Offline Amanda  
#1 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 6:09:52 PM(UTC)
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My marriage is getting progressively worse. How do I know if I should divorce?

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#2 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 6:24:00 PM(UTC)
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Hi Amanda, can you share more details. When you say worse, in what manner is it getting worse?

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Offline Amanda  
#3 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 8:28:47 PM(UTC)
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We don't talk anymore, or when we do it is only about the kids.  My husband makes excuses not to come home.  I think he may be having an affair. I don't know how things got so bad, and I don't know how to fix it.  I've suggested counseling but he laughs it off.  I'm scared and I don't know what to do.

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#4 Posted : Saturday, May 24, 2014 8:51:57 PM(UTC)
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How would he or, does he respond if you suggest doing activities as a couple without the children? It sounds like a disconnect between the two of you. Children tend to take over our lives and it isn't uncommon for mothers to become focused on the children and father to become focused on financially supporting the family. How often do the two of you go to dinner alone, take in a movie together or engage in activities that don't include the children?

I'm thinking that would be the place to start...trying to rebuild the connection your had before there was nothing to talk about but the children.

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Offline Amanda  
#5 Posted : Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:32:37 PM(UTC)
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Ok, I asked for my husband for "date night." I really do want things to get better. At first  he laughed at me and said we were too old to date.  Instead of getting mad, like I usually do, I took a deep breath and said I missed him and wanted to spend some alone time with him.  I was waiting for him to make fun of me - and was so surprised when he agreed! So, we have a date this week.  I hope he doesn't come up with an excuse not to go.  

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#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:22:04 PM(UTC)
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Amanda let me know what happens.  I'm in the same boat and don't know what to do.  Maybe I'll ask for date night too, but with 4 kids under the age of 10 it is really hard to get out of the house.

Offline Liv  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, June 4, 2014 12:49:48 AM(UTC)
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Amanda/Momto4 - I hear you both. I have three kids at home, and although I only have two of them part time, it's hard to separate out "couple" time from "kid" time. I don't know how young your kids are - but it's also possible to have a "date" at home, after the kids are asleep. Make the kids something easy, get them up to bed, and have a nice meal in a dimly lit room (candles) with your hubs. Make sure the kids know that it's special time for Mom and Dad and hopefully they won't interrupt. It's important to try to reconnect regularly!

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#8 Posted : Wednesday, June 4, 2014 2:41:13 AM(UTC)
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Sorry this has taken me a little while to post.  Last Wednesday we had a date night, and he canceled.  Said he had to work late. I was so sad and hurt.  And then to my surprise he rescheduled for Thursday.  We went out to dinner, just us, no kids.  And it was so awkward!  It had been so long since we had been out alone together, we didn't know what to say.  A couple of drinks helped - I know, that's bad - but it seemed to loosen both of up.  We ended up having a nice time.  Nothing earth-shattering, but maybe the start?  We are going out again next week, maybe this time will be easier.  I am cautiously optimistic.

Offline Melissa  
#9 Posted : Thursday, June 5, 2014 9:40:29 AM(UTC)
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My husband was like that too during two years since I gave birth to our first child. I was trying my best to try to fix things up but he always found ways to be away from home and from us. I wanted us to spend time alone together like weekend at the hotel as we live on an island Mauritius but he always find excuses. Last year he went for business at Paris and I started investigating. I learned that he had external affairs during 3 years with so many girls mostly that I knew or who worked together with him. We got separated when he came back and one year has elapsed now and he is struggling to have me back home.
 He gives presents and little gifts to me but tomorrow, we are going for our second appeal at the court for divorce.

Even, if I can see that he is making an effort for me, I can talk and even have dinner sometimes with him when I take my daughter there for the weekend.

But I cannot erase what he has done to me, no birthdays, no holidays, no special days and all the pictures of these girls with whom he spent the 3 last years.

I live alone with my daughter of 3 years since 1 year now, I bought my car and planning to have our own house as poject for the forecoming 3 years.

I cannot think about returning back to him, he betrayed my trust.

I cannot think about trusting someone else and loving as much as I loved my husband.

So if you can catch up your couple, do it.

If he wants you to be better, he is going to do his best too.

Cheers ladies.

Offline Sky  
#10 Posted : Thursday, June 5, 2014 1:41:46 PM(UTC)
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Melissa, my husband cheated on me too and he wants to come back.  You seem so strong, I am considering taking him back even though I don't think I can ever trust him again. I just miss him and feel so lost without him. How did you do it?

Offline Melissa  
#11 Posted : Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:06:03 PM(UTC)
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Hi Sky,

I miss him too but when I feel that I am going to revert back I think of all the situations that made me not able to trust him anymore.
And beside all, I like my freedom, I enjoy it so much that I don't want to be blocked again.
Men sometime think that they know us completely and they know that we shall always forget...

I am strong to protect myself from suffering again.
I am strong because I want to be happy alone before all :)
I am strong because I want to gain self confidence and be a woman of steel for my little cutie.
I am strong because I don't want to take risk of being cheated again.
Offline Sky  
#12 Posted : Tuesday, June 17, 2014 8:35:37 AM(UTC)
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Melissa,

You are an inspiration. I am repeating those words like a mantra.  I am strong, I am strong, I am strong.  I can't thank you enough.  I am starting the process of finding myself again, of finding my voice and my worth.  I am strong!!

Offline Danielle Jacobs  
#13 Posted : Friday, June 20, 2014 2:57:56 AM(UTC)
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Contemplating divorce can be very stressful. All the conflicting thoughts and emotions are confusing to say the least. 'To Stay Or Not To Stay?' Is a self help workbook that helps clear up the cloud of doubt. By working through the book, it creates clarity and will help you decide whether to work on your marriage or file for divorce. Whatever is best for you. It deals with topics like the ones discussed here in this forum: date night and improving communication, how to cope with infidelity but also 'what are your deal breakers?', living with someone with a difficult personality and much more. The book is available on amazon. I highly recommend it for anyone who is in going through the emotional turmoil of contemplating divorce.
Offline Déjà Vow  
#14 Posted : Tuesday, July 8, 2014 1:13:31 PM(UTC)
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Also look at the book "I Love You But I Don't Trust You".

Offline Sky  
#15 Posted : Thursday, July 10, 2014 1:01:57 PM(UTC)
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I just bought that book, Deja.  Thank you!

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