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Need Supportjustsomedude1111/r/Divorce_Men10/10/24 07:38 PM
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Dealing with the Ex / STBXjustsomedude1111/r/Divorce_Men04/05/25 06:10 PM
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Dealing with the Ex / STBXjustsomedude1111/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 04:40 PM
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Because they have to learn about reason and accountability somehow.
/r/Divorce_Men29/03/26 03:00 AM
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I told my wife I wasn't comfortable with her taking my last name because it's a stupid tradition. She has a name already, I mean c'mon what's the difference? She just likes my last name better than hers and I'm like, sweetheart, my last name suuuuucks to have in this country (former shitty president) and yours is waaaaay cooler, she goes oh ok, how about a last name that rhymes with a sheepish 4 letter word (silly, like darn it!) and all people wanna do is say "OH ____!" When they see me. Let's …
/r/Divorce_Men06/03/26 07:49 PM
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The best advice I ever got about cheating: "Now that you know she did it, who do you want to be?"
/r/Divorce_Men07/11/25 03:34 PM
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Because you didn't create a boundary, you created a trauma bond. She has untreated emotional issues, which created a caretaker situation for you. How long did you allow your resentments to grow? Long enough for you to mistreat her for not helping herself? How did you do it? Shame? Was it, "Why are you like this!?" and "When are you going to get some help!?" Did she attempt? Her behaviors are textbook of a narcissistic abuse victim. Her manipulation is that of a PTSD victim, a vulnerable narcissi…
/r/Divorce_Men10/05/25 11:01 PM
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Sure, but make no mistake, how you treat her going forward will be the model for your children to follow. Infidelity has no place in this world. Furthermore, infidelity should always be treated with swift, legal, and clear headed reasoning. You're very emotional, and I can appreciate that. Infidelity is my number one top non-negotiable. But the rage and apathy become a jail. The cell door is unlocked, my friend. It's up to you how things go from here. But the war of the roses damages everyone in…
/r/Divorce_Men05/05/25 02:47 PM
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You're denying her the things that are going to hurt you the most. This is going to turn into regret. Let your kids break that stone in your heart. For their sake.
/r/Divorce_Men05/05/25 11:27 AM
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Bitterness never gets any sweeter, brother. Make no mistake, that's on you.
/r/Divorce_Men05/05/25 03:50 AM
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That's not a liar, my friend. That is a demon. And you need to accept that. Don't argue with them, don't buy in to their deceit, and you need to hold on to your faith as a warrior and a King in this world. Yes, women have had to rely on deceit to get out of bad situations as a little girl. Sometimes, often times, that abuse or neglect hit like a freight train. She's now dealing in self-deception. That, fortunately for you, leads to a major pitfall in life. She will fail and believe she's winning…
/r/Divorce_Men04/05/25 10:47 PM
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I understand your position, but I see you being caught up in absolution when you should be more observant of why women lie to you. Why anyone lies to you. Ask yourself, why would someone lie to me? Spend some time, write the reasons down. As many as you can. Now, why should people tell you the truth? They're not legally sworn to do so every moment of the day, so, why manipulate YOU? Is there a necessity outside of your words or behaviors telling others that you're not trustworthy? Like, your man…
/r/Divorce_Men04/05/25 08:37 PM
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I rightfully asked to press DV charges on my ex from an altercation, but "since she left no visible marks and you're leaving with the kids, the DA is giving you both a warning." Try living with a raging woman twice your size and knowing that you can't defend yourself even if you want to because she's going to call the cops right after she gets a few shots in. I'd choke a man out cold for less. Fight. If you don't fight this and clear your name you'll always wonder what it would have been like. T…
/r/Divorce_Men04/05/25 06:19 PM
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I agree, those things are for a different sub. Here, though, I've never experienced that. I'd very much appreciate the other half of our species using this sub for research and to connect if they choose to. However, everything beautiful in nature has its thorns. Tread lightly with those ones, but we should be confident enough in ourselves and each other that we can invite anyone here and not only stand unwavering, but impress ourselves with (and Jung) by just not giving a f***. Women here streng…
/r/Divorce_Men27/04/25 06:51 PM
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I recently posted in divorce women and I was able to get some perspective before my post was removed and I was shoo'd off by some Lilith. I don't mind women being here, or posting. They have questions, same as we do. Why not talk across the aisle?
/r/Divorce_Men27/04/25 04:04 PM
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🫅🙌
/r/Divorce_Men05/01/25 07:11 PM
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Thanks, I'm happy you enjoyed it, because I can't begin to tell you what a polar shift it was. I see everything perfectly now, and what I'm most grateful for is the validation, through just applying these practices from my therapist I'm growing exponentially in the area of abandonment and codependency. None of it is real, they make it seem as real as they can for us, simply to cause confusion and gain control. Thank the universe that's over.
/r/Divorce_Men04/01/25 11:21 PM
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Well, I mean, it was a good segue, you have to admit it.
/r/Divorce_Men04/01/25 11:15 PM
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Word is bond
/r/Divorce_Men04/01/25 11:05 PM
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I don't have anything to add, other than you are worthy of love. Make a gratitude list and hold it close in these times. Are you attending any groups, or therapy of some kind? Don't push yourself to act like you're ok when you're crumbling. Your entire forest was cut down, skies incinerated, and this trauma is going to break you into more little pieces if you let it. Please get some help.
/r/Divorce_Men22/12/24 09:02 PM
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I'm circling back to this to say that you were right about everything here. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I would be better off taking advice once in a while. I'm beginning to navigate things a bit more smoothly, but you nailed it.
/r/Divorce_Men08/12/24 01:16 AM
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All you have to do is get yourself tested. If it's an STD you'll know where you stand, which is most important. If she gave you something she ought to know, right? Hit her right back with the same vocabulary and see what happens. It's pretty stupid for her to say she has an STD that you gave her, because if there's a chance she's wrong, she just admitted to cheating and now you're both in danger.
/r/Divorce_Men17/11/24 12:26 PM
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I did come across with some targeted emotional jabs, however, I have no idea how other women would prefer to be described, or how other women would rather I describe her, but I'm the only one alive who can describe my wife mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. And despite anything, I guarantee you she'd agree. I'm not sure which highway this whole thing will take us on now, but it better be one with an exit to a trusting partnership, but that's to be seen.
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 10:33 PM
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Well put 🍻
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 09:26 PM
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No, I love her very much. Too much maybe. But the complications of a 16 year relationship that started in a mental health facility and ended with a right hook to my face...well, it's complicated. Here's some insight in case I sound bitter. I'm more guarded and quiet these days because what I'm linking below was the the third time I've had to do this: https://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/s/bgVTSVPVlK
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 09:25 PM
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What the world could use is a woman that can do what this man does, but in a womanly way of course. He holds deadbeat dad's accountable by tackling them as a former college football player. And he serves them at times too. It's hilarious and it would be perfect for someone to wake the hell up but then again, finding a woman that can take my wife down is going to be a challenge. I'd still like to see it though. https://youtu.be/IRa-lBK11xM?feature=shared
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 09:16 PM
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That was a total joke btw, my internet presence is awkward sorry
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 09:05 PM
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Are you... Copilot?
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 09:02 PM
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Her ass is the finest planet I've ever seen, that's for damn sure.
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 08:36 PM
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She's sitting on all this expensive shit and I'm shopping for my kids at mf goodwill son. I'm disabled, and I don't get disability payments yet. My kids are autistic, 11 & 13. Their SSI payments are all we get to live. She hasn't paid a penny of financial support for over 4 months now. But no, she's a queen, just an evil one. If she was just a cknhead I'd have offered to clean her disgusting apartment and robbed her high and low. And I'd have spit on her feet and moved forward. But she's got a p…
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 08:34 PM
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They're our kids, I misworded that I apologize.
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 08:25 PM
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Whoa , thanks for the chime in man, my grammar tanked a bit there. They're our children. 2 autistic tweens. However my dad skills have leveled up quickly and navigating the ship as a single dad has been rewarding.
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 08:12 PM
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I personally prefer large and curvy women, but I realize it's not everyone's thing. I'm 6'3 220lb and she is every bit as strong, if not stronger, than I am. She's a presence even when she doesn't mean to be because she's just that shape.
/r/Divorce_Men14/11/24 04:48 PM
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Thanks man. I needed that.
/r/Divorce_Men11/10/24 12:03 PM
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I couldn't do a Prince tribute.. I'd legit cry the whole time
/r/Divorce_Men11/10/24 01:15 AM
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I had to look him up, and Mad Men looks like a good show, thanks for the suggestion 🖖
/r/Divorce_Men11/10/24 01:12 AM
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There's no other place to sit. She invites me to sit, it's all good bro. I once had a girl Or should I say, she once had me? She showed me her room "Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?" She asked me to stay, and she told me to sit anywhere So I looked around, and I noticed there wasn't a chair I sat on the rug Biding my time, drinking her wine We talked until two And then she said, "It's time for bed" She told me she worked in the morning and started to laugh I told her, "I didn't," and crawled off t…
/r/Divorce_Men10/10/24 10:32 PM
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Lawyer up immediately. To think things are going to change in December is insanity. You have just as much right to home your children as she does. This part doesn't get to go at "her pace." Be aware that in these times women will lose reason and accountability out of fear. Cooler heads will prevail, so think everything through. I would also like to advise you to find a way to record your conversations with her. There are several options on Amazon for face to face meetings. If you own a laptop or…
/r/Divorce_Men25/08/24 01:43 PM
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NOPE
/r/Divorce_Men17/08/24 11:03 PM
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My ex and I met in a mental health facility. I believe our relationship exacerbated all of our diagnoses.
/r/Divorce_Men28/07/24 02:36 PM
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Excellent. Thank you for speaking the truth. Wherever this came from, it landed here and I'm grateful for you.
/r/Divorce_Men22/07/24 12:58 PM
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Exactly. I've always gone on the pubescent rule amongst guys that "If they smoke, they poke." Completely outrageous, but I'll be damned if every date I've been on since my divorce, she whips out a cigarette and says "I hope you don't mind." Red flag, run away, I could probably get her into bed in an hour. I'm hoping that I'll find a good woman at the new congregation I've started attending. Seems like a few singles are there. It's 100% a non-negotiable that we have similar spiritual beliefs, pra…
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 11:04 PM
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I appreciate you sharing. In the fishing world we call lurkers lunkers, and specifically for catfish. *I wrote that it's unfair to write someone off due to their mental health alone, but what I'm doing, more importantly, is being mindful of my own headspace and my tendency to play the wounded soul. *There's an old Navajo story that goes: *"One day in winter a young woman emerged from her tent to collect firewood. During her search she came across a wounded, frozen snake on the ground. She took h…
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 06:21 PM
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I fully understand my part in my previous relationship. I'm a friend of Bill's as well. It's a huge ball of rubber bands that needs undoing, one day at a time. There's a song by The Flaming Lips called "Waiting for Superman" that describes the mental state I'm too comfortable in, and that's possibly the vibe I'm giving off unconsciously. It goes: *Tell everybody waiting for Superman *That they should try to hold on the best they can *He hasn't dropped them, forgotten them, or anything *It's just…
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 04:14 AM
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Great advice, thanks for chiming in man.
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 03:45 AM
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Well shit.
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 03:31 AM
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Thanks for this, it's very encouraging.
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 03:30 AM
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Well, yes everyone had a fucked up childhood in some way. But I'm not sure if you're leaning toward me needing to recreate what I've been comfortable with because my parents were addicts, or if it's the women asking me out that are pinning me as someone they can do the same thing with. If you'd elaborate I'd like to get your take, because it's valid and important.
/r/Divorce_Men21/07/24 03:28 AM
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Right on. I appreciate your feedback, coaching and empathy. I jive well with your outlook on things. My daughter and I were just talking about therapy yesterday. She loves going and I definitely need it, we've been broke for a long time so we had to let her therapist go, unfortunately. I'm waiting for a determination from SS on my disability case. The only income is the kids' SSI we receive due to their autism. I've been dealing with chronic mixed migraines and mental health issues for going on …
/r/Divorce_Men07/07/24 02:58 PM
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Thanks, that's good advice, I appreciate you chiming in to remind me of this.
/r/Divorce_Men07/07/24 02:25 PM
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Are you a friend of Bill's?
/r/Divorce_Men07/07/24 02:24 PM
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I understand your thinking. The takeaway for you is that the opposite of the post is what's true. However, data shows otherwise. This is an innate behavior for human society. There are recorded studies from Africa about men who wear make-up to impress women, like birds do. https://youtu.be/a_wu3WaaqYI?si=l5qrjs5yHPQOgVVS
/r/Divorce_Men06/07/24 10:07 PM
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I did. I was tired of her threats and behavior. I took a loan against my retirement to have the lawyer, paperwork and especially to get copies of our bank statements. It's been ugly and painful.
/r/Divorce_Men06/07/24 09:54 PM
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That wasn't the question duder. He asked if there's shame in going younger. Get your thumb out of your butt if you're going to comment using half your brain.
/r/Divorce_Men13/06/24 01:35 AM
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YES. Man, DM me if you need anything.
/r/Divorce_Men11/06/24 03:55 PM
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I agree that is the case at this moment.
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 09:15 PM
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You wrote something telling, and I believe it's the most important takeaway from your story: She told you that you need to change. This is a person who is delusional to your reality. She feels like she has to hide this behavior from you because you're not going to agree with any of it. And instead of telling you how she felt 2 years ago, she's been slowly moving toward attention. Specifically sexual attention. This cannot be repaired in my book. As for divorce, depending on where you live is how…
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 09:14 PM
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I met my ex of 16 years when she was 21 and I was 30. We have 2 children with autism. It was a really rough road getting to the point where the kids were somewhat independent and didn't need constant supervision. When we met, I was just leaving a horrible relationship and wasn't ready to start something new. But she told me she's always wanted to be with someone like me. And I asked, why? Don't you see what I am? And she kept insisting that we be together, and I liked her so much I just couldn't…
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 08:25 PM
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Yes, I can read.
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 07:16 PM
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I don't either. My point is like the line Matthew McConaughey says that n Dazed and Confused: "I keep getting older and they stay the age."
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 07:15 PM
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So, if it's probably a bad idea, why are you bringing up statistics? You're saying that 5% of Americans and even higher percentages, in other countries, have marriages that were a bad idea. I didn't argue against consent. I agree that to suggest otherwise would be absurd. 32 of our 50 states have a consent age of 16. I'm not suggesting OP is looking for teenagers, I did make the point of girls like my daughter, who's 12, looks like she's 17 already. Often girls in their teens look and know how t…
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 07:10 PM
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Ok you added that last part after I commented. I addressed the hookup part in my first comment already.
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 06:55 PM
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I believe OP stated he isn't looking for a wife. And statistics are a really bad way to make an argument if you have no data to provide. It's like saying that when people use percentages, those percentages are only accurate 64.5% of the time.
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 06:51 PM
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Any man openly asking such a question on the internet is either: Being deceitful to bring pedos out based on their answers. Deceiving themselves by not knowing the answer already. Deceiving younger women by telling themselves they have things in common with women this young, which is deceiving to younger women because they usually aren't aware that men this much older are negotiating their own maturity for sex. Or, what tends to happen here, when a man says he's not looking for a wife, instead o…
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 06:41 PM
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Older women are typically more likely to be honest with themselves about what they want, vs younger women who only know what they don't want. So, if you're going to ask something like this, be honest with yourself. You want to bang young women. Then, if you can't bring yourself to tell a young woman that, then your intentions are deceitful. This is why my daughter never goes anywhere alone. I'm prepared to send someone straight to their maker at all times. Why? Because she's 12 and looks 17, and…
/r/Divorce_Men09/06/24 06:09 PM
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I'm also in TX. Even if she has full custody, she would have to prove that visitation is inappropriate or illegal. Otherwise she can't move farther than 50 miles one way or out of the county unless you agree to it. She ain't got a leg to stand on if she thinks it's just file a divorce and bounce. There's a good 4 weeks for processing, then there's a hearing that takes another 4-8 weeks to get, and after the judge rules there's another 90 day waiting period before things are final.
/r/Divorce_Men03/06/24 11:27 AM
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Ok. However, I mentioned clinical uncertainty 4 times and you didn't address it once. Please explain.
/r/Divorce_Men02/06/24 01:00 AM
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Yes, I'm aware. I'm not making excuses for anyone. I would, though, invite you to study the clinical uncertainty of these therapies, the clinical uncertainty in not only diagnosing, but treating these diagnoses, the clinical uncertainty of the quality of life the patient will experience, and toss in some genetic predispositions, as well. How clinically uncertain are you, Dr(?) that you know the right course of actions for this patient?
/r/Divorce_Men01/06/24 05:09 PM
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I've been to every endocrinologist appointment with her. It's medical fact, her thyroid just shit out on her out of nowhere, 8 years after her last pregnancy. It's genetic. Coupled with rheumatoid arthritis, she's not in the best shape. The biggest problem is that I won't be cooking anymore, and even though she's a chef, she's not going to cook for herself. So yeah, drive through is the most likely option. It's an ugly codependent fact she's going to have to face.
/r/Divorce_Men31/05/24 03:35 PM
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It's sad bro, like we need body cams all the time.
/r/Divorce_Men28/05/24 08:53 PM
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I'm also a disabled man living with chronic pain. I have 2 young teens with autism. While life changes tones, we become forced to let go of our colorblindness and see scary new shades we haven't defined yet. You call it life after separation. Life, it seems, is not about us, but about those we serve. How can I serve those I love today? How can I serve those less fortunate than me today? What self care am I neglecting? Even if you can't make yourself act on these questions, answer them anyway. Ma…
/r/Divorce_Men27/05/24 06:44 PM
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If and when my ex moves in with their new partner, I can request a background check and RSO check on them before she's allowed to even get supervised visitation at her place.
/r/Divorce_Men15/05/24 01:12 PM
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Thanks for that
/r/Divorce_Men15/05/24 12:50 PM
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Well said.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:38 PM
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There just wasn't a clear boundary about this, now there is. We're better friends for it.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:36 PM
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Yeah I messed up. Won't happen again.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:35 PM
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Ok, you're sassy. 🫵🫵🫵
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:34 PM
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I mentioned that in my post. I get it. I'm having difficulty changing my mind about some things. But, like Churchill stressed, "Those who never change their minds never change anything."
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:32 PM
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After talking with many people and marinating on it, my intentions were questioned a few times beforehand. I didn't stop to think about it then. I had to serve my own needs, and it was totally about me. It sucks to get slapped in the face with a character defect when I'm working so hard on living a better, more mindful life. We talked about it today, and the takeaway was that we need more boundaries and the only expectations we should have of one another is that we're imperfect. That's the only …
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:29 PM
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I was making something for her, but I stopped and said no. No, my mother will love and cherish this. Ex will say awe! Thank you! And throw it on the top shelf of her closet. I think everyone is happier this way. My daughter said it was harsh, and I agreed, but did it anyway.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 08:22 PM
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Yeah, maybe. I don't know. I just think she's got BPD and won't admit it.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 01:26 AM
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I'm as manipulative as they come, however, I do have strict standards and boundaries with her. I'd never set things up like that. She doesn't need any help showing them who she is. She does no parenting. She says it's just too much and she wants me to just take them. Knowing her job, her personality at work, and everything she's been through lately, I truly expected this to make her smile and hug her kids for a sec and get back to work. But I was wrong.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 01:24 AM
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I have full custody, so she's going to owe the minimum monthly. At 18 they'll both have to transfer to SSDI from SSI. I expect that my youngest will likely live with me till I kick the bucket, but my oldest is coming along well and will likely be fairly independent.
/r/Divorce_Men13/05/24 01:17 AM
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Yeah my expectations were totally smashed. It's my fault. I don't believe in hope, so I was all-in on this being a nice surprise. I'm done trying.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 11:24 PM
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🙄 It happens all the time, especially where she works. I used to work there myself. 5 min away from your department to at least acknowledge her children isn't asking too much.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 11:22 PM
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So by your deduction, surprising people to celebrate a special day is a sign of a toxic person? Everyone is spiritually malfunctioning, but you've got some tiny balls stepping in after everything I wrote to call me toxic Whatever man, peace G-d bless.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 11:20 PM
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That's the normal routine, but I thought that after 13 years of the same ol stuff maybe she'd enjoy it.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 11:09 PM
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We're finalizing, cohabitating, I'm so over it.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 10:42 PM
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There's huge lesson for them to learn here. It's about setting expectations for their mother that will likely lead to a let down. I always apologize and own my part in everything. I thought of this plan and my children were hurt. I owe it to them to admit I planned this and I expected it to go differently. Please no scripture from the Greek Tragedy. It doesn't sit well.
/r/Divorce_Men12/05/24 10:41 PM
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Ok, that's a good thing. You can expect that. Having the right expectations keeps you from being let down, and it keeps you from practicing insanity. If you have a spiritual path you're taking, focus on that. It's similar to what they say in AA, accept what you can't change, change what you can and pray for wisdom to know the difference. Acceptance is so crucial. She may never live up to your expectations when it comes to accountability, but that's not your turf. Your turf is to keep your higher…
/r/Divorce_Men07/05/24 10:37 PM
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Everyone is spiritually malfunctioning in one way or another. I have 16 years of experience with a Borderline Personality ex wife. I'm not trying to imply that's what's happening with your ex, but things can change rapidly with mental health. If forgiveness is something you want inside between you two, my experience says it's best to write, a lot. Start with your resentments. Then write an open letter to her and save it as a draft. When you have more to write it want to edit, it's there for you.…
/r/Divorce_Men07/05/24 06:43 PM
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If I knew about it my first reaction would be to get really angry. And I'd definitely look at divorcing her. However, the smart move would be to take a few months to get things in line financially, make changes to your life insurance, ensure you'd get custody of your 2, have a new place ready, and file at the 4 month mark because you have reasonable suspicion that the baby isn't yours. That gives 2 months for processing and then another 3 months for the divorce to be final, on the grounds that a…
/r/Divorce_Men10/04/24 06:34 PM
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Just send her the bill.
/r/Divorce_Men16/03/24 06:15 AM
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Good for you. Now read Fight Club.
/r/Divorce_Men24/02/24 02:26 AM
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I'm not judging, I'm genuinely curious. It's hard for me to understand your perspective, but I think as time goes on and I start to heal up that I'll get it.
/r/Divorce_Men13/12/23 02:00 PM
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Why do you keep them? Don't they remind you of all the shit that went down? Or are you past that stuff and able to objectify her? I tried to make it objective but couldn't.
/r/Divorce_Men13/12/23 01:39 PM
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Do it man. The stressors you're writing about will eventually break you down mentally. If you're considering this then it's already started, and it doesn't get better unless you ask for help.
/r/Divorce_Men20/10/23 09:02 PM
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To answer your question, for $50/mo you can get AngelSense. It has a GPS tracker, a "listen in" option where you call the device and it silently connects and you're live wherever the device is, you can call and use it as a phone, plus some other bells and whistles. My kids are both autistic so they both carry one. They do need to be charged nightly and the listen in function isn't very clear. But at $50/mo and the hassle of doing something that's not going to win you points in a divorce, it's no…
/r/Divorce_Men20/10/23 11:15 AM
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Totally. I do everything I possibly can to keep from being her "favorite person." It's a lesson in letting go and healing up from years of enabling and codependency. But it's becoming more routine.
/r/Divorce_Men04/09/23 05:50 PM
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I'll put it this way: I had never in all my days heard the term "ex-best friend" until I met my stbx. My experience is that she finds other women with whom she can trauma dump back and forth with until they stop talking over something catty. Then she moves on to someone else. The really funny part is she always wants to "get my advice" on why the other woman is being such a bitch. And I just continually quote Eleanor Roosevelt: "Small minded people talk about people. Mediocre minds discuss the n…
/r/Divorce_Men04/09/23 03:20 PM
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If you're living somewhere else you should be able to have your lease terminated. Her drinking and subjecting you to verbal abuse is harassment due to mental health concerns. I'd research this avenue and let her know you're washing your hands of that place and she's on her own. The fact is she is sick and needs treatment, but she needs to be willing to do that. I'm sorry. As a recovering alcoholic, I know where she's at and what you must be going through. I had to leave my stbx at one point for …
/r/Divorce_Men27/07/23 07:15 PM
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r/BPDLovedones is a good sub
/r/Divorce_Men21/06/23 02:51 PM
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Would you have to drive all the way out there to pick them up? You shouldn't have to do that just because she decided to move. It should be on her to drop them off. That's a lot of gas money you shouldn't be required to spend.
/r/Divorce_Men05/06/23 08:34 PM
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My decree stated that we both had to notify the court if we moved outside of the county, and that not doing so forfeits our custodial agreement. In this case I would think that with your testimony and her initiating the move that the original agreement would be null and a new agreement would need to be made, which if you're seeking full custody may work well into your favor, since the child (children) are established in your current county. Also, get a background check on the new guy and make su…
/r/Divorce_Men05/06/23 08:17 PM
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I didn't think it would be a big deal for her because I don't expect she'll ever want unsupervised visitation. Knowing her, I thought she'd just be like, ok that's fine, I'm not going to keep them at my place anyway. But apparently, even though she doesn't plan on unsupervised visitation, she feels like it makes her "look bad" and finds it unnecessary. If I can revisit the same conditions if she changes her mind in the future, I'll remove it and wash my hands of this mess.
/r/Divorce_Men26/05/23 01:55 PM
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Thanks this is helpful.
/r/Divorce_Men25/05/23 08:20 PM
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I can't afford a lawyer, unfortunately. But if I can remove the clause now and revisit everything in the future if she requests unsupervised visitation, then I'd be ok with removing it.
/r/Divorce_Men25/05/23 01:35 PM
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I can't afford one. I don't even have the money to submit the paperwork. But if she requests unsupervised visitation in the future, I can revisit these parameters?
/r/Divorce_Men25/05/23 01:33 PM
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Facts
/r/Divorce_Men21/05/23 11:09 PM
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"Needle in the Hay" is a song about a guy with a heroin problem whose behaviors have destroyed everything around him and left him by himself. I found it a really interesting choice for that scene, although Anderson is known for the right song at the right time, kind of. Some of them insist upon themselves, but for the most part I like his arrangements. Good Will Hunting uses ES's music as more of a paintbrush, and his original song "Miss Misery" is just a masterpiece. The suicide scene and the e…
/r/Divorce_Men21/05/23 10:56 PM
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Yeah, it's a very unique moment in musical time.
/r/Divorce_Men21/05/23 10:41 PM
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Same! Saddle Creek owned my CD player. I was still unable to listen to Elliott Smith, but his catalogue sat neatly on the shelf with a dried rose on top from his sigil at MICA that night. I'm going to look up your Carole King song.
/r/Divorce_Men21/05/23 10:34 PM
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I would leave it like you found it and call the police and file a report. While it most likely won't amount to anything, it's a documented incident with the authorities that she was filming you without just cause, she was performing criminal conduct by trying to steal your passwords, and the phone itself can be confiscated and used as evidence if your lawyer or the authorities see fit. Plus, involving the authorities will be a great way to tell her, "Who's being watched now?"
/r/Divorce_Men21/05/23 06:13 PM
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I feel you 100%. I had a similar situation my junior and senior years with a girl I was obsessed with, who knows how to manipulate me, get whatever she wanted and eventually got pregnant by one of my "friends" and tried to pin it on me. When my mom got involved and demanded a DNA test, my gf got an abortion the next day and I broke it off. This was like 1997. When I hear "Only in Dreams" by Weezer she's all I can think about, and it's been decades since that happened. That kind of trauma runs de…
/r/Divorce_Men19/05/23 06:13 PM
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Tell her to bring her financial argument to you, the same as she would the judge. Gather your argument as well, all of the proof of what you've paid concerning the house itself and the renovations. I don't think you paying utilities is going to count toward the equity of the house. Nevertheless, do this, set up an appointment with each other with a bottom line number. This way you'll know where you both stand and involving lawyers will be more evident. If I were in this position, and she can pro…
/r/Divorce_Men03/05/23 01:46 PM
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Ok, so I figured out a way to e-file everything except my inability to pay request. I just need to scan the notarized paperwork and edit the color with adobe and e-file them with the rest of the paperwork. The ITP paperwork I'll have to reprint and get notarized and mail it to them since there's no fax or e-file option. I could drive it over there, but I hate going anywhere near downtown Houston.
/r/Divorce_Men24/04/23 01:23 PM
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I agree, you can't do this one alone. Best to leave it to the pros. If she wants to play hardball, show her what you can do.
/r/Divorce_Men18/04/23 12:06 PM
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✌️ All will be well.
/r/Divorce_Men18/04/23 12:31 AM
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Yeah just bug the shit out of them, for $200 they should be a hell of a lot more timely.
/r/Divorce_Men18/04/23 12:27 AM
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I had to keep emailing Brittany. I bothered her every day after the two week point. She finally, cordially told me to shut up and take my damn paperwork. Otherwise it was a pretty good experience, they did everything I asked cheaper than a lawyer would have.
/r/Divorce_Men18/04/23 12:24 AM
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Also in TX. I used www.texasdivorceonline.com to interview and have the paperwork drawn up for $200. It was easy since my stbx and I agreed on an uncontested divorce. They used the suggested visitation schedule and in my case asked that I have primary custody for a few reasons. My STBX agreed and that was that. It took about 2 weeks for the paperwork to be ready. It was about $400 to file the paperwork. I'm currently waiting on a summons from the court to complete the divorce. Not sure if there …
/r/Divorce_Men14/04/23 01:03 PM
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I can't see how she could win this argument. Any judge would see that her actions are erratic and the move would cause major instability for you and the kids.
/r/Divorce_Men13/04/23 02:57 PM
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What's the agreement in the original decree of divorce as far as relocation? I know in mine, even though I have full custody, I have to get an approval from the court if I even try to move out of the county. Especially if it affects my ex's ability to have visitation. As for this guy, my first thought is that he sounds manipulative and controlling. He likely doesn't want your kids or ex to have anything to do with you so he can step in and take total control. People like this are generally out o…
/r/Divorce_Men13/04/23 02:46 PM
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Yeah. Tough pill to swallow, but you're right.
/r/Divorce_Men20/03/23 12:04 AM
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Details. Ok. Uncontested divorce, I get full custody, she has visitation supervised at my place or a neutral place like a restaurant. If she ever wants to have the kids on her own, due to her known drug use and suicide attempts, she has to go to rehab, continue outpatient treatment far a time decided on by the Judge, and she has to submit a random UA once a month. It'd be amazing if she'd go through with all of that, but of course she won't, not now anyway. She'll owe $400/month in child support…
/r/Divorce_Men19/03/23 11:42 PM
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44, been with my STBX 14 years, married for 2 1/2. Emotionally I had to come to terms with my end of things, regardless of how much resentment I had built up. I'm a member of AA, and there's a step where we have to write out all of our resentments and all the people we wronged in our past and admit our part in ever one of them. It's a hard step with lots of hard pills to swallow. Then once we've done that, we go through a couple of other steps where we work of forgiving ourselves before we go an…
/r/Divorce_Men09/03/23 02:35 PM
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Scene from the movie "As Good As It Gets" where Jack Nicholson plays an author who writes in female first person: Random fan: "How do you write so accurately about a woman's actions and feelings being a man yourself?" Jack: "Easy. I just think of a man, then I remove reason and accountability."
/r/Divorce_Men09/03/23 02:13 PM
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I was able to get my STBX to agree on an uncontested divorce, but we're both completely broke and in debt and don't own anything. What convinced her is that we have two autistic children and they're too much for her to handle on her own. I said ok, well, I'll take custody and you'll have visitation. If you ever find yourself in a good place that's safe for the kids and you want to have them over, you'll have to go to rehab, continue outpatient treatment and submit a random UA once a month. You'l…
/r/Divorce_Men07/03/23 02:19 PM
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This 💯
/r/Divorce_Men07/03/23 02:07 PM
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I'd be into it, but I'd have to talk to my Dr about it.
/r/Divorce_Men05/03/23 11:53 PM
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She's making more than I am. I realize life's going to be tough on her, but this is what she wants. So be it. I've really tried, I've asked her if she wants to try counseling and she says nope, she doesn't want to be with someone who is in recovery. She says she can't be herself. After all the time I spent drinking and her telling me I need to quit, I finally did (7 months now) and she tells me that because I'm working a sober program she can't be with me. I mean wtf ya know?
/r/Divorce_Men05/03/23 06:40 PM
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Yeah I'm realizing it's not going to matter. I was going to fight for lower child support, but since she feels she can blow $400+/mo on this kind of crap, $400/mo in child support is what's suggested, so I'm just gonna go with that.
/r/Divorce_Men05/03/23 06:36 PM
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I've decided I'm going to tell her I need her bank statements for the kids' social security payments. They ask for those from us from time to time. If she says no she'll be incriminating herself because she's always printed them out when I need them. I've taken photos of all the shit she bought, so even if I tell the judge I have reason to believe she was spending money on nonsense and not helping the family, they can always request the bank statements at that time or I can ask them to take a lo…
/r/Divorce_Men05/03/23 01:07 AM
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We have each other's login info
/r/Divorce_Men05/03/23 12:43 AM
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Thanks for sharing your experience, strength and hope with me, and all of us. You give me a great perspective on the matter and I appreciate you for it.
/r/Divorce_Men16/02/23 03:23 PM
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It's in the paperwork. She has to attend rehab, outpatient treatment regularly and a random UA once a month.
/r/Divorce_Men16/02/23 12:34 PM
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I'm glad to hear that you're willing to make a gesture like going to a meeting. 5 years is a long time, man. You've got a lot you can share with people who are still in the throws, ya know? Consider some service work, maybe a temporary sponsor, or sign up to chair a meeting. And if you're going through some shit, hell man msg me. I may only have 6 months, but I'm totally available. If you have a sponsor, don't hold those tears back, reach out and get it out. If not, find a sponsor when you're re…
/r/Divorce_Men15/02/23 03:49 PM
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I feel that. And what's even more cringe is the company she works for does randoms, so she could get shit canned at any time. AA has a lot to add for this sorta thing, and I take it with a grain. And while I could call the anonymous tip line and get her fired, and you could send out photos of her defects of character, what does that mean for us? Selfishness satisfied? Isn't that what our substance abuse was all about? Yeah, it's better to let the chips fall where they may, brush off the haters a…
/r/Divorce_Men15/02/23 03:22 PM
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I'm in a similar situation. We actually met ina psychiatric hospital. At first it was innocent and fun, but when she became pregnant I had to make some changes. I did my best, but I'm an alcoholic and that disease wrecked any sort of healthy progress we were wanting to make. We had another child, and by 18 months we learned he was autistic, same as our first born. The years following were like being in battle almost every day. No sleep, overworked and underpaid, drinking and her smoking pot and …
/r/Divorce_Men13/02/23 06:22 PM
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I have a similar situation. I've discussed it with my support systems and decided that if the kids ask me, I'm going to be honest. Otherwise I'm just going to be patient until she moves out. I have a clause in the paperwork that says she has to go to rehab, continue outpatient treatment and submit a piss test monthly in order for her to ever gain visitation at her place when she moves. The court will also be doing check INS to make sure her place is safe for the kids. She's never going to go thr…
/r/Divorce_Men07/02/23 01:05 AM
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As a member of AA, I can tell you that if you found such things along with her AA materials, she's VERY far away from the program we work and sounds mentally unstable, moreso than a detox is going to help with. I would advise an immediate separation while she's in treatment. Get out of the situation. Alcoholics, especially those with unstable mental health, are the biggest liars you'll ever meet. It sounds really dangerous. Do what you gotta do to distance yourself and keep yourself safe. Becaus…
/r/Divorce_Men04/02/23 11:39 PM
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Yeah man, I'm on an unpaid leave of absence until my disability claim is determined. It's been 2 months. I'm applying for assistance all over the place just to get the kids and I food, rent and health insurance. I'm getting used to skipping meals. Just hoping like hell they approve my disability claim. I'm in bad shape, I can't work in my condition, so if they deny me I'll have to look at social security disability. My STBX is completely broke too, working a part time job and barely scraping by.
/r/Divorce_Men23/01/23 03:36 PM
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I would at least look into whether he's a registered sex offender or not. There are rules about dating/marrying sex offenders without making it known to you and the court.
/r/Divorce_Men19/01/23 02:49 PM
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You're still carrying some baggage from that relationship, and her blocking you is what brought it to your attention. It's called a break up because it's broken. Pray that she's alright, that if she contacts you about it you'll do the right thing, and try to move on. One interesting thing about dreams is everyone you interact with represents you in some way. Yes, the fact that there are some things hidden from you now could be adding to it, and you may be manifesting ideas that are coming out in…
/r/Divorce_Men18/01/23 05:54 PM
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If you research mental health conditions that list inability to love as a symptom, they're pretty rare. What is common, though, that the feeling that one is unable to love when they're under large amounts of pressure, anxiety, stress and/or depression. My STBX attempted suicide on 3 occasions during our time together. She and I both have our battles with mental health. I, myself, have dealt with the feeling of not being in love with her for about a year now, but I love her to my core. Finding my…
/r/Divorce_Men18/01/23 04:06 PM
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Right now, honestly, I don't think I'll be dating for a long, long time. Right now is about rebuilding, taking care of myself and my kids, and enjoying being single. I've been a serial monogamist since I was 13...it's me time.
/r/Divorce_Men17/01/23 09:21 PM
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The timing, just before Christmas, and the things she said like "I love you but I'm not in love with you" and "I want to be friends" are all things a girl would do and say after making out with another guy in middle school. Very selfish and immature. It sounds like she's letting you down softly because she's formed a relationship with someone else and she's trying to leave you holding the bag of responsibilities so she can go re-live time she lost in her 20s. If you had done something wrong, lik…
/r/Divorce_Men09/01/23 10:10 PM
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Very helpful. I have a lot of support, and lots of plans for the future. I'm part of a program that takes it "one day at a time," I just haven't been as active as I should be, so that's something I can change right away. Unfortunately exercise triggers migraines, so I walk my dog 3 times a day and that's about all I can do. I guess ultimately I have to let go of the feeling that she's my responsibility. I'll have to focus deeper on this. Thank you for your support here. You've given me a lot of …
/r/Divorce_Men31/12/22 09:59 PM
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Thanks, that sort of thing really speaks to me. Plus, if I continue to take her on as my own responsibility, I'm doing her the same injustice I'm causing myself.
/r/Divorce_Men31/12/22 09:17 PM
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She has BPD and is overweight as well. You nailed it. I've done everything. Raising two autistic children, working, cooking, chores, bills, I've been doing it all. 9 months ago I came down with a chronic migraine disorder and I was placed on disability from work. I think the stress of everything at home mixed with the stress of being a grocery store manager finally broke me. I'm pretty useless now. It's a constant migraine every day, and a bunch of failed treatments. Then she attempted again in …
/r/Divorce_Men31/12/22 08:25 PM
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Ouch. But you're right. I've always made excuses for her, or apologized for her..paid the bills while she kept her money for herself. I gotta do something to get my head on straight.
/r/Divorce_Men31/12/22 08:13 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate you sharing that. Did you seek out support groups or therapy, or were you able to just wash your hands of it all and let it go?
/r/Divorce_Men31/12/22 08:03 PM
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