| Upvotes | Title | Category | Author | Subreddit | Date (UTC) |
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| 10 | Swing from anger to apathy, long story | throwaway0677645 | /r/Divorce_Men | 02/07/23 10:32 PM | |
| 10 | Marriage counseling fail | throwaway0677645 | /r/Divorce_Men | 13/07/23 10:12 PM | |
| 9 | Why Fight? | throwaway0677645 | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/03/24 08:45 PM | |
| 3 | Question if this is a gift or not? Need feedback | throwaway0677645 | /r/Divorce_Men | 11/12/23 04:25 AM |
| Upvotes | Comment on | Subreddit | Date (UTC) |
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| 2 | Number 2 up in flamesPotential bright side, can you get back with the kids now that she’s gone? | /r/Divorce_Men | 12/11/25 09:57 PM |
| 9 | Ended my first real thing post divorceTake time, don’t settle, don’t accept disrespect (hostility is disrespect). There are good women out there, be the good man a good woman wants! | /r/Divorce_Men | 02/05/25 12:05 AM |
| 5 | Ended my first real thing post divorceI’m at the end of my first post divorce gf. Haven’t ended it completely yet, but I realize that your post is the impetus for my resolution. She’s just not for me, not horrible, she’s actually quite nice, but not right for me. She’s getting past her long term marriage also and isn’t currently in therapy, has lost her progress of healing… and isn’t my match. | /r/Divorce_Men | 02/05/25 12:00 AM |
| 1 | Did you regret getting divorce?I cant accept that my shortcomings are all that needs to be examined. It is true that I need to participate in my marriage, do things to improve our unity, but if there is only one person doing that then it will end. I can romance, parent, improve myself, but if she still thinks that isn’t enough or sees ‘greener pastures’ then there is nothing that can be done. The difficulty i see is that women blame men even when men are not to blame. You indicate she betrayed you. She broke the family, and s… | /r/Divorce_Men | 20/10/24 10:47 AM |
| 3 | I can't believe my 4 years of life savings are gone just like that...Women don’t find this system ‘flawed’ and thus fight to keep it the same or to make it better for themselves. So men also self proclaim themselves as feminists and also empower women. It is one of the ironic times when equality of outcomes doesn’t need to hold up on a systematic level while simultaneously favoring one sex over the other. Feminism is not about equality, it is disguised mysandry. If feminism is the fight for women’s equality, what’s the word for men’s equality? And if you proclaim… | /r/Divorce_Men | 20/10/24 10:15 AM |
| 2 | She wants outRecently reflected with my GF (I’m divorced about 3 months) that “you can only work on the things you will share with your therapist.” | /r/Divorce_Men | 16/09/24 01:49 AM |
| 1 | I’m pretty sure divorce is nearing. What can I do now to hedge a little bit of money now to protect myself?Might also help if you lost your job for a while… | /r/Divorce_Men | 08/09/24 02:38 AM |
| 10 | Another thing I won’t miss from the ex….Over the top with hers but grossly underwhelmed on mine… | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/08/24 12:04 PM |
| 1 | Pay attention to the warning.I’m amazed at the things posted in the divorce sub. It seems to be vitriol towards husbands, support for inappropriate behavior and gaslighting in several posts. I turned to this sub when looking for guidance, found mostly great support, guidance, and some anger and resentment of men in a situation they had little control over. It would be a significant loss of a connection for many and what should be a space for men in a bad situation to vent their frustration and disappointment. | /r/Divorce_Men | 01/08/24 04:59 PM |
| 2 | Shitty way to bring up divorce.Get the help now while still in the medical separation phase (20+ yr army retiree in the medical field). You will never have more attention from the medical and counseling services than right now. You can completely fall apart and it is OK, there is more for you now than you will ever have in the future, take this as an opportunity. | /r/Divorce_Men | 31/05/24 11:36 AM |
| 3 | Could she have done anything?I put up with a lot during my marriage. I wasn’t perfect, but I put up with a lot. I’ve thought about what she would need to do for me to even consider having her back. She would have to admit she, in general, did and said things that were inappropriate, but she has said “I don’t ‘say things’ that I would need to apologize for…” which is inclusive of ‘…do things…’. She is not capable of admitting any fault. She would have to admit that she was not specific in her requests which she then used to … | /r/Divorce_Men | 11/05/24 12:58 AM |
| 1 | Why Fight?Yeah. The couples therapist wanted to focus on same small issues, but the complete lack of recognition and acknowledgement of the larger issues. The issues selected did not represent the large issues, they focused on things she wanted to bring up. The blatant siding with my wife made me recognize there was noting to fight for. | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/03/24 12:40 AM |
| 1 | Why Fight?Thanks brother. I wont settle with the wrong person again. | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/03/24 12:34 AM |
| 2 | BwaaahahahaAnd she feels no need to get married… Does she have a sister and can you introduce me to said sister? | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 05:12 AM |
| 4 | BwaaahahahaI feel bad for June bugs along the highway, they did nothing wrong. This female person made choices. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 05:09 AM |
| 3 | Child Support Payment OptionsClose anything joint. My STBXW has cleaned out several accounts. She took the rewards points from our joint credit card. That is the tentacle into your finances!!! | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 05:02 AM |
| 1 | Was it a celebration or relief?I am contemplating this question myself. I have been celebrating every so often just cause i can. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:58 AM |
| 1 | Why Fight?Mine has Bipolar NOS (not otherwise specified) or Cyclothymia depending on which doctor she’s choosing to ignore. When she was medicated she was a bit better, but a couple of these events occurred even while medicated. She stopped meds about 10-12 years ago. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:53 AM |
| 1 | Is it possible/legal to add stipulations to divorce at the beginning of a marriage?This sounds like a prenup (prenuptial agreement). It should be signed when sober and not at the last minute. I believe any competent family law attorney can help get this done for you. It is done all the time. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:44 AM |
| 12 | Fella’s I need your help!If you are fighting to keep this marriage, you will only get more upset. Fight for yourself and your kids. She can’t just kick you out of the house in most states. I wouldn’t leave until absolutely necessary and if she wants the separation, she can sleep outside the master bedroom. I wouldn’t build or buy right now, not until the assets are legally split. Get cameras in the house (record that she starts and maintains the fights, and that you don’t abuse the kids) Get legal advice and a therapist… | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:39 AM |
| 1 | Just a post to build hope. Share your wins big and small through the process.So I’ve been out of the dating scene for such a long time that i figured I’d just use it as some entertainment and growth. Met some really nice gals, am learning to negotiate with women again. Learning how and when to bring up certain topics. Gathering green and red flags, developing my own rules. I’m not in it for serious yet, but learning to have fun again outside her tyranny..it’s cathartic. If i meet someone prefect, that would be great. The gal I’m talking with now seems quite right | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:26 AM |
| 2 | Just a post to build hope. Share your wins big and small through the process.I had (what I thought were) pretty good relationships with my in laws. There was strain with my daughter. I now have a great relationship with my daughter, my daughter isn’t talking with STBXW, and the in laws are shunning me. The way I see it is she’s divorcing me, not me divorcing that part of the family. I would easily choose my daughter over my in laws if I were forced to choose. I don’t hold any of them responsible for the issues between my STBXW and me, and hope that they can accept that I… | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:17 AM |
| 2 | Why Fight?Yeah, but I think my philosophical point is that with all of the abuse she handed out, I learned that fighting back provides no benefit. Fighting to be married to someone not interested in being married to me isn’t worth it. Don’t fight with the one you love (sign of love) and don’t fight for someone who doesn’t love you. I think this is/was an opportunity to explore my reasoning. It helped me write it out. I guess now I also ask for judgement and feedback. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 04:06 AM |
| 2 | Why Fight?Right, I have no proof that she did anything, but who knows a cheater that admits to things when the ‘evidence’ is so circumstantial. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 12:48 AM |
| 2 | Why Fight?She purposely left me behind. Yes, there was room in the car, I had the time and she chose to go leaving me behind. I do wonder if she was meeting someone there that required my absence. | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/03/24 12:33 AM |
| 5 | Help me out here guysI’m making her file. She’s the one that chose to leave, she can explain it to our family and friends. They know I’m clean like Captan American. She’s the one creating this issue. My attorneys have gotten me to an adequate settlement, she gets to file. | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/03/24 09:00 PM |
| 1 | Single Divorced Men, how are you dealing with the void on Valentine's day?Never cared about it. It is a holiday for women. | /r/Divorce_Men | 19/02/24 08:43 PM |
| 1 | Feeling pretty lowHave a million ideas about what to do to improve my self, I say them out loud to someone. If it sticks, I keep at it, if it doesn’t i have other ideas. Lately, if I’m feeling negative i do a few pushups/ sit-ups/ or other quick exercise. It helps focus me and brings me back to self improvement. I go to a comedy club Saturday evening with or without others. I also have been using a rule of ‘if i feel bad telling someone about my action(s) I need to take a different action.’ My wife often gaslit m… | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/01/24 03:30 AM |
| 1 | Ketamine therapyI have read about the microdosng of ketamine as an adjunct to therapy. From what i read, it is not something to do on your own or outside of a clinical environment. The VA has been using it in some experimental studies with success in treating PTSD and anxiety related disorders. I have considered asking my health care provider to sign me up, but have not done it yet myself. | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/01/24 03:02 AM |
| 1 | Don’t be like him. Brother in law holding my sister hostage in a marriage she don’t want to be in. Won’t sign divorce papers.I agree that it is better to accept things and move on. Have you had a discussion with him about the divorce? Even though you’re obviously on your sister’s side, maybe he has some point, concern or hope that needs to be addressed. I do wish my soon to be former in laws would have had discussions with me about my concerns (although she is the one who asked for/ demanded the divorce and is now delaying the process at every opportunity). He may have something to hear or say for his closure, and an … | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/01/24 02:53 AM |
| 3 | My Ex Reduced Me To My DickMy STBXW was not helpful in any of the struggles I brought to her, and in fact did much the same of turning my concerns into either ‘abuse towards her’ or ‘neglect towards her’ in the conversations. For instance, if I had troubles at work and wanted to discuss with her, it would turn to “why are you telling me this? Are you trying to fail, get yourself in trouble? Do you want to lose your job and wreck the family?” I believe this is similar but different in respects, but she reduced me to a payc… | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/01/24 02:04 AM |
| 3 | In case you are missing your ex-wife today...So if you took the exact opposite action you would get the same results: Don’t replace the can and She’d complain that “you never fix anything, you see it’s damaged and needs to be replaced. Haven’t you see the chip in the lid? No! Well open it up, flip it over and look in the back…. It’s like you don’t even care. Am I expected to do everything around here…” | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/01/24 02:38 PM |
| 6 | This is not meNothing in red pill/MGTOW/manosphere says to be disingenuous, rude, nasty, or anything negative towards other. It prepares you to deal with the self centered view of others. The only thing that I disagree with from the OP is “My girl will never have to break a sweat for anything.” That vibes of simping behavior. I will do a lot for those that have the same dedication for me. My gal and I will put forth the same level of dedication and devotion to each other, if not, I will look at that reality a… | /r/Divorce_Men | 04/01/24 02:43 PM |
| 1 | Oh how the turn tables have turnedI’m still paying everything I can from joint accounts. She decided long ago our incomes would go into individual accounts so previously agreed upon accounts are still payed from joint accounts (especially power, gas, TV subscriptions, internet, groceries, clothing and other stuff that won’t be divided in settlement). It is easier to split $500 than $68k. Everything that is divisible (home and cars) comes from my individual accounts, it will bolster arguments she wasn’t contributing to those expe… | /r/Divorce_Men | 11/12/23 03:57 AM |
| 1 | Oh how the turn tables have turnedI’m in a similar boat. She called it quits after 26 years (we since passed 27) in April, moved out in July to a rental with approximately half the space costing just as much as our mortgage. Our incomes are approximately the same to each other except that I can get time and a half OT and she cannot get any OT. I also draw military retirement pension and VA benefits. I think she believed she would get half of everything. I haven’t drawn anything out, but i believe she is running out of money to f… | /r/Divorce_Men | 11/12/23 03:45 AM |
| 4 | It’s been hard.It is unfortunate to wait. Feels bad pulling the trigger, but when you get to court i believe the previous police reports can be utilized. Cameras in the house are a must these days. So unfortunate. | /r/Divorce_Men | 11/12/23 02:46 AM |
| 5 | Why won't married women have sex?This is good. I’m glad you’re ‘winning’ in this go round. I hope to join you in the winning circle soon…. I’m in the process after 27 year marriage where sex became a chore for her. Where no matter how well I did something it wasn’t good enough so I stopped doing shit. The downward spiral was super bad, but none of the ‘marital mortal sins’ were present (drugs, abuse, infidelity…). She finally decided to hit the exit and refused to acknowledge any of her contributions to the decline or work to c… | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/09/23 12:55 PM |
| 6 | Why won't married women have sex?Interesting! Where does one hire ‘live in hookers’? And what are the expected pay rates? Asking for a friend! | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/09/23 12:41 PM |
| 4 | Why won't married women have sex?If there is something in a partnership that is not being met, the common thing is to find someone to do that service. Examples; I can’t build a house, I hire a team to do that. Lawn needs mowing, not uncommon to have a lawn service. Clean house, there’s a cleaning service. Restaurants. Taxi service. Grocery delivery. Many more. What can’t be replaced are the basic obligations like earning income or having money. The other is the physical and emotional connection between spouses. If one cuts off … | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/09/23 12:05 PM |
| 11 | Why won't married women have sex?She wants a pay check and a stable place to call home. He is fulfilling his part of the contract and wants her part met. The biggest misfortune is if they split she is likely to still get a significant part of his portion of the contract (and she’s likely the one stepping out of the marriage). | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/09/23 11:45 AM |
| 13 | Gents, what did you do that was definitely "wrong" to cause your marriage to end?I thought i could provide for the family, spend time with the kids, do the things around the house, and care for my wife. Turns out no matter how much i provided, it took me away from the house too much. If something went awry in doing something around the house and i adjusted, i never adjusted how she wanted. I never spent enough time with the kids (she would hold their hands and not walk near me). And intimacy to her was a chore, she withheld as a punishment but never used as a reward. All of … | /r/Divorce_Men | 25/07/23 10:13 AM |
| 2 | Cell phones for kidsFaraday bag. Kids slip it in when you pick them up and out when you drop them off | /r/Divorce_Men | 24/07/23 11:26 AM |
| 2 | Letting go…There are local recognition awards. I would suggest a lawyer who has been recognized in those awards. Someone who has not been jumping firms…. I spoke with several female friends who divorced and got names from them. There are firms that also specialize in men’s representation, consider them. | /r/Divorce_Men | 22/07/23 10:11 AM |
| 6 | Divorced father's, would you rather live a life alone or live a life with someone who doesn't love you + a kid you adore.No. Your with someone who is emotionally damaged. Intimacy is a basic human need from a spouse. Don’t make her damage your disaster. Imagine the failure she is teaching you child. You must get out with the kid and repair what she has already done! | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/07/23 03:56 AM |
| 3 | Divorced father's, would you rather live a life alone or live a life with someone who doesn't love you + a kid you adore.Time to go. Move to a state favorable to your situation. Get a good lawyer. Get gone | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/07/23 03:37 AM |
| 15 | Divorced father's, would you rather live a life alone or live a life with someone who doesn't love you + a kid you adore.You had me until “Got remarried.” Cause shooting yourself in one foot wasn’t painful enough? | /r/Divorce_Men | 21/07/23 03:34 AM |
| 2 | Let's be honest here. No macho answers, and no judgement. In reality, how many guys here would be happy to get validation from your ex that the divorce was not your fault?I don’t need validation. It is her fault but she will take no responsibility for her actions. I’m not gonna say i didnt play any role, but I was reacting to her actions which were purposefully harmful. I know she will never take any responsibility and I’m past it. I will laugh if it ever happens and probably say some mean things, but I’m over her validation | /r/Divorce_Men | 20/07/23 10:19 AM |
| 0 | Just a quick rant. I’m going through a divorce…Brother, i feel like it is more than just communication issues, but i have had the same difficulties described in this thread. Wife said “step up” in caring for my adult daughter but would not define stepping up. If i cleaned the kitchen, she would yell at the end as if I had done nothing. Eventually, i found that doing nothing was easier and got me yelled at just the same. She withheld intimacy as a punishment but never used it as a reward. for a while a few beers numbed the multitude of emotio… | /r/Divorce_Men | 20/07/23 02:25 AM |
| 1 | SURPRISE! You are getting a divorce. A Man's Checklist of things to do right now.Well, I’ve made a few posts about my experience so far. I’d say that in general it sucks, the tension, the needless avoidance, the animosity…. All with a woman that I would have fought Conor McGregor for (he could whip me without using his hands) not that long ago. Now, she gets to explain to folks that besides me never doing a single bad thing to her, she’s leaving me…. I’m now getting back into shape, still have the house, my 22yo daughter is staying with me… I’m doing ok but would still hope … | /r/Divorce_Men | 19/07/23 06:49 PM |
| 1 | Question for the teamThis feels like the vibe of a guy who bangs other guys wife’s and basically says ‘ don’t be mad at me, she’s the one cheating!’ This does bring up another good question, in cheating, who do you get upset with? | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 04:43 PM |
| 1 | Question for the teamNot always the right approach but when used judiciously can be effective. Guys who are overly emotional or seem completely emotionally dead are opposite ends of what can be a healthy spectrum of emotional health. I respect your question and this discussion | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 04:40 PM |
| 1 | Question for the teamGuys are processing here. It should be a space to do that. And yes it is ok to provide the feedback of wake up and deal with it, but if your aggravated in helping guys process what is often repressed and disabused, then maybe it is time to step back from the forum? | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 04:36 PM |
| 1 | Question for the teamThis is how I feel about it too. I get the face it to get over it mentality, but in my case, there is very little possibility she was cheating but i got the stock response “she’s cheating.” (In 3 years when I find she was cheating…). We should be a community of support and having the knee jerk feels like a cop out; ‘it happened to me so it must happen to every dude… the cheating witches are everywhere.’ Not every XW cheated. Not every guy needs to get smacked with a she cheated, but there are ti… | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 04:34 PM |
| 1 | Requesting early payment.I think you are absolutely right in asking for a summarized accounting of how the CS money you are paying is being used for supporting the child! I would be pretty loose about it, but still request more documentation when she is asking for money early… | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 03:02 PM |
| 2 | Requesting early payment.Woman seeking advice on a divorce_men space… do you see anything askew here? | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 11:38 AM |
| 1 | Requesting early payment.“Single mother” in a men’s forum provides anti male, pro female advice…. Please stop | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 11:36 AM |
| 1 | Requesting early payment.This is what I would do as a start. As I just commented in another portion of the thread, I would also look at paying child related expenses directly. Tuition, tutoring, extracurricular activities… maybe part of her Honda civic bill, but not her BMW…. Not her bar tab but her grocery bill (gift cards)… kid’s clothing not her clothing… | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 11:27 AM |
| 1 | Requesting early payment.What are the expenses? Maybe you could pay those directly. Karate classes, soccer, tuition, tutoring, clothing needs. Keep active as a parent and supervise what your child is doing | /r/Divorce_Men | 17/07/23 11:21 AM |
| 1 | Experienced wife going batshit crazy?It is like sitting in a restaurant, a pregnant woman comes in with the baby’s daddy. Is it you she’s sitting next to? Then care. Is it a stranger? Then it is his responsibility to care, you are not involved. I wouldn’t call it not giving a fuck, but giving a fuck about what realistically matters. Your wife isn’t what you thought, she is someone else’s to give a fuck about, a stranger in the restaurant that you need to disentangle from properly. | /r/Divorce_Men | 16/07/23 11:19 AM |
| 1 | Marriage counseling failWow! 40 years. You seem to have committed to the marriage with that much time in…. I’m worried about growing old on my own, always hoped to be the old couple that got each other through the tough spots. Have you tackled those feelings? I don’t want to die alone, but I can’t LIVE with her… | /r/Divorce_Men | 16/07/23 11:09 AM |
| 1 | Marriage counseling failOne of the common threads or trends I’m concerned about is this alpha/beta/sigma trope that seems to be promulgated here. Each guy is going to be their own style and they need to live in that style. What I think we should promote is your message without vitriol or condemnation of someone being a different style person. A brother helps build brothers, guides them to make better decisions and take appropriate actions. You had a lot of that delivered in a manner that, if read by a STBXW’s attorney … | /r/Divorce_Men | 15/07/23 02:52 PM |
| 3 | Marriage counseling failSmugness will be in store and rejection will ensue | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 11:28 PM |
| 1 | Marriage counseling failI am not concerned that they will take sides (they should side with her more than me in a sense), I am worried that they will exclude me and ‘desert’ me. I will survive either way, but I would rather keep the relationship with people that I fell are really good folks. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 10:22 PM |
| 1 | Marriage counseling failDude, that sucks. I hope that my wife and I can be a bit more civil than that…. I have let them know some of my story. I think her brother heard me when we last talked. He has had issues in his marriage and is pretty level. I know they will be on her side, but hope we can have some relationship as I am a god father to a couple nieces /nephews and will always be the father of my adult children | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 09:03 PM |
| 3 | Marriage counseling failDude, I got it. I was checking in to make certain my thoughts and actions were off base. I knew at the moment she said it that the counseling was done. That is why I was “stuck” on not giving up the autonomy on the security cameras. I also directly confronted the counselor about the bias. I have also shifted several things to make a split more simple. I felt that the “I love my wife” was a repulsive statement to her, but her entire position is apparent from her first statement. I believe that yo… | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 07:52 PM |
| 2 | Marriage counseling failI am glad you got good help. I’m a couple days behind you and trying to catch up. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 05:47 PM |
| 1 | Marriage counseling failYa know, part of what I’m hoping here is for her family to find these, read my side of the story and understand a bit better. I have been closer with her family for 20+ years and now they are going to side with her, deserting me as ‘the evil ex-husband.’ | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 05:42 PM |
| 3 | Marriage counseling failLuckily our kids are adults. I found it amazing that the counselor completely allowed my concerns to be unaddressed and dismissed instead focusing on wood purchase and security cameras. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 05:39 PM |
| 4 | Divorcing Wife VocabularyRecord everything. There are so many ways to record (check your state laws on recording). Meet in public where there is no expectation of privacy. If you live in the house, set up security cameras. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 02:25 AM |
| 5 | Marriage counseling failI have decided that if she changed significantly, I would consider taking her back. This leads to 3 questions; What changes would I need to see? Would she be willing to change? And, could she change those things? Answers; A long list of items. She is not wrong in her mind therefore has no reason to change. And, I don’t think she could change enough even if she wanted to…. So, its done, she’s out, I’m out. I’ll be better once she’s gone. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 02:20 AM |
| 3 | Marriage counseling failInterestingly, I called out the counselor for the bias on a one on one session. Denial was strong… ‘I was trying to find something the two of you could improve on…’. Wouldn’t address the issues I raised that were more significant in trust and respect. I called it disgustingly biased to the counselor’s face and suggested that i might complain to the state board for LCSWs. Needless to say, after that, I would not be welcome back to work with that counselor. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 02:13 AM |
| 4 | Marriage counseling failMoving forward! | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 02:03 AM |
| 2 | Marriage counseling failWe saw counselors before. Stopped when they said we each needed to change things, but she took it as she needs to change. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 02:02 AM |
| 3 | Marriage counseling failLuckily I do get counseling in the community paid for by the VA and my employer paid for the marriage counseling. Time was utilized but not my money. I won’t call it wasted, but it did make me see that she was not willing to do anything to bring us back together. | /r/Divorce_Men | 14/07/23 01:21 AM |
| 1 | My spouse wants to get a divorce in a different state with different lawsYou have three distinct states with different rules, she know that… Choose the state that has the rules most favorable to you and fight for that state. I do recall a friend who’s spouse cheated in NC and they went after the AP who later married the former spouse for alienation of some sort in civil court. If you can choose a state, choose wisely. I have heard permanent alimony is a thing in FL. If that works in your favor then hit that… | /r/Divorce_Men | 13/07/23 07:32 PM |
| 2 | Experienced wife going batshit crazy?Remember “believe all women”? This is the destruction of both feminism and men’s rights simultaneously | /r/Divorce_Men | 08/07/23 01:31 AM |
| 1 | Just dawned on me!!!I have a truck, my wife got the dog w/o consulting me. She gets to keep that dog, but once im settled, I’ll get another dog. Thinking motorcycle also… | /r/Divorce_Men | 08/07/23 01:23 AM |
| 1 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyIm sorry you are going through this. I hope it gets better for you. Keep to the advice in the pinned posts (gym, refrain from intoxicants, better yourself, reconnect with friends, find a good life for yourself and people will find you). I’m certain it is going to get better if you work to make it better. | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/07/23 07:36 PM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyI’m sorry bro. This hurts. Luck for me and my STBXW we both make good money…. We also both have MH issues and I am the only one addressing the issues. She is also influenced by people she talks with… I think she is being lead down a path she will not like in the end. | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/07/23 06:18 PM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyI miss the idea of my wife. I know that I will miss what I thought was an ideal person. I romanticized what we had… thought we could get over any obstacle… I understand that my wife checked out when she stopped asking how my day was, stopped planning family trips, then stopped having anyone over to the house, then stopped with any affection (even a good night). About 3 months before she said she wanted a divorce, I preferred sitting in the backyard with the dog and a beer more than being in the … | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/07/23 06:09 PM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyAfter 26 years, it is still a solid kick to the nads. Long term, I’m gonna be ok, but i just need to breath a minute or two… | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:53 AM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyI think now that she is starting to tell her family, seeing the reaction of our kids, and getting a taste of lower income/QOL, she is getting angry as she cannot admit to being wrong. | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:51 AM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyThis is true in my case | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:48 AM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyAnd just to be clear, there isnt a viable way back into a ‘happy marriage’ unless she turned into something she is completely not able to… | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:47 AM |
| 2 | Question for menIm torn on up or down voting this comment! Marriage is a contract between you and your spouse that the government plays referee in if there is no prenup. If there is a prenup, you define the rules contractually between you and your spouse on several key factors including items in the relationship and how things are divided if the relationship ends. This can drastically save you if there are disparities or concerns. The government still has a say in the end but you can preserve your well being. I… | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:42 AM |
| 2 | Question for menHitting a net zero on entertainment is foolish. Build your wealth with a portion but enjoy life. Life is a long endeavor and if you have raising prospects than build on that. If you need a prenup (which if there is disparity of prospect) and she wont sign, it is a premonition that you will lose more than you want to. DON’T marry WITHOUT what you believe is the right circumstances. | /r/Divorce_Men | 05/07/23 02:29 AM |
| 2 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyI stopped chasing her demands long ago. That is what caused the end. Quick example; the kitchen needs cleaning after dinner. If I do nothing I get yelled at. If I do everything reasonable, she points out that I didn’t clean the sink trap, do that and I didn’t wipe a counter, or missed a spot, do all that I didn’t sweep the floor…. Always another thing that I didn’t do and I get yelled at. So put in zero effort gets the same as result as doing 100-150% of what I understand as the objective. I can… | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/07/23 12:05 PM |
| 1 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyAt this point I don’t think that is true, but it is possible and would not actually change anything except that I would file to keep my pension and more of my stuff. | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/07/23 11:00 AM |
| 0 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyShe wants a divorce and we are 3 months in and she hasn’t filed. I think she is regretting her choice and is getting poor advice. It is all silly. I want it to be over. | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/07/23 10:58 AM |
| 4 | Swing from anger to apathy, long storyI have been doing this. I have been working on the relationship with my son and daughter. My daughter has indicated that she is tired of the crazy, the gaslighting, the arguments,and mood swings. Daughter wants to live with me as she finishes school. I have spoken with several of people in my support system about what it would take for my wife to come back. It couldn’t happen because it would take a complete revamp of her personality and being… starting with a complete apology. She is not able t… | /r/Divorce_Men | 03/07/23 10:53 AM |
| 1 | Couples Therapy Outcomes?We did therapy several times in the past and usually she quits when they point out that she’s not perfect. After telling me we need to separate she barely wanted to try therapy again, this time the therapist apparently took her side as she became overwhelmingly emotional over irrelevant issues. The therapist fussed at me that I was stuck because I would not give into my wife’s demands. On our next meeting as an individual session, I filled the therapist in on several of the other issues that she… | /r/Divorce_Men | 29/05/23 08:19 PM |
| 1 | equity settlementIt depends. I just asked my lawyer a similar question. If deposited into a joint account yes. If into an IRA, doesn’t matter they are leveled and split. If it is a larger tangible asset (house, business, farm, or other large asset) it depends on a few factors like was it titled jointly, did you both pay taxes or other maintenance on the asset; i didn’t have those assets so i didn’t explore further…. CYA (consult your attorney) if you need more. | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/05/23 12:14 PM |
| 1 | She's so in love now and wants away from me so much she is now agreeing to 51/49 me, no alimony, no child supportLost it at agender | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/05/23 12:05 PM |
| 9 | She's so in love now and wants away from me so much she is now agreeing to 51/49 me, no alimony, no child supportLost it a agender | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/05/23 12:05 PM |
| 4 | She's so in love now and wants away from me so much she is now agreeing to 51/49 me, no alimony, no child supportSo you know the importance of having a lawyer representing you and should agree that lawyers are expensive because they are worth it. Don’t be a fool client. | /r/Divorce_Men | 07/05/23 12:04 PM |
| 1 | I’m depressed over my wife. I ruined our marriage but I miss her so much. I’m the bad husband and this sucksOften innocent reactions to innocent action cause division… wife plans, something goes awry, she gets up set. I try suggesting alternatives, she thinks I’m criticizing and she ‘just needs time to think’. I stop offering help, she thinks I’m criticizing everything so she stops planning. It devolves without anyone noticing or overt jerkiness. | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/04/23 03:18 AM |
| 1 | I’m depressed over my wife. I ruined our marriage but I miss her so much. I’m the bad husband and this sucksOur actions are often reactions to the crap others are perpetrating. My STBXW acts a certain way, it causes a reaction in me, then her, then me and the spiral goes on. Every fight we’ve ever had ends when I decide not to fight and I initiate contact or intimacy again… I decided about a year and a half ago not to perpetuate that cycle anymore and there has been no physical intimacy between us since. While I’m not perfect, I’m not the problem and suggest that unless you are purposely being a jerk,… | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/04/23 03:12 AM |
| 2 | SURPRISE! You are getting a divorce. A Man's Checklist of things to do right now.My wife asked for a divorce. I immediately suggested counseling. Im finding an attorney but plan on making her file. I dont think she has sought legal advice yet | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/04/23 02:49 AM |
| 2 | SURPRISE! You are getting a divorce. A Man's Checklist of things to do right now.My STBXW hates that I have cameras in the house and wants them removed. “No” She wants me to sleep in the other room. “No” I have never slept in another room when i have my bed in my house. | /r/Divorce_Men | 27/04/23 02:47 AM |
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