Any other dads in a marriage where your spouse openly hates you but you both feel pressured to stay together bc of finances and kids? Any tips for coping strategies? I’ve asked her to go to therapy with me multiple times over the years and she refuses.

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Yes. We are splitting. My heart breaks for my child, who wont have an ideal childhood, but honestly wasnt going to with two parents who dont demonstrate affection towards each other.

Besides that, im so much happier and excited for the future again.

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I was in the same situation, but we separated when my daughters were 3 and 6 yo. Divorced a year later. Financially, it was really difficult for the 5 years I had to pay alimony and child support. As my salary increased it got easier. When kids are that young they don't really notice. Either way, it was the best decision I ever made. So much happier from the month after I moved out. I have a great relationship with my daughters and I have no regrets.

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My wife had postpartum rage and that sucked. Therapy was absolutely key, but she had kinda had to come to that conclusion on her own. Perhaps it would help if she went to therapy separately to start?

I actually had a few false starts with therapists myself and was a big skeptic. You gotta find someone that you gel with, so she’s probably at that same stage

Not in this situation but as someone who grew up in a split household it can also be a good childhood just different. Sounds like you are much better leaving than trying with someone who is unwilling on the other side.

Being willing to leave might also be a catalyst for her to consider taking therapy or other actions more seriously.

I think there’s some truth to this. Women initiate divorce 80% of the time so voicing that concern may be a jolt

Just filed for divorce last week. We managed to settle the agreement working together. Just felt no chance of romantic relationship happening again with her. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions, but feeling there’s a light at the end of the tunnel

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Stupid question but getting a divorce now and having a hard time figuring out what to do with sentimental things such as wedding pictures, travel pics, ornaments we bought together, etc. What did you do? Relationship was over 12 years and don’t know what to do. Should I jus pretend that those 12 years never happened or she was not there?

Divorce is amicable and based on growing apart rather than bc of cheating or fighting or anything else..

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