After 7 years of marriage, my wife and I are offically calling it quits. We have 5 year old daughter together and we're doing our best to keep things good in front of her. We're in no way at each others throats, which is really good. We've been separated for a month now and yesterday we both came to the conclussion that we are just better people apart than together.
It's hard of course, I've never lived on my own before and it is a bit scary, but I think in the end it will make me stronger. I've learned a lot about myself this last month and what I want for my life. I'm going to be staying at my mom's for some time until I can get enough cash together for my own place.
I'm sure some of you have seen my collection threads here, I'll have pics from time to time updating new statue pick ups but I'm really going to miss my "man cave" until I get my own place again.
The reason I'm posting here is because I really enjoy coming to Statue Marvels and maybe some personal experiences from others might help
Hey man...sorry to hear that ....but better to be divorced than raise your daughter in a house in which parents hate each other. Luckily children are amazing and adapt well... Good luck with everything.
Thank you everyone, I'm really greatful in a sense this looks to be an amicable split. Their will be no selling of statues or anything like that, it just stinks I kind of have to start my life over but I'm choosing to focus on the good things now and in the future.
Thank you everyone, I'm really greatful in a sense this looks to be an amicable split. Their will be no selling of statues or anything like that, it just stinks I kind of have to start my life over but I'm choosing to focus on the good things now and in the future.
That's what mine was. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but at least count your blessings that you're getting out of the house. I'm stuck in my same house, and it seems haunted at times with memories.
I've been a divorce lawyer for 6 years now. Best advice I can give you, forget about your personal issues and focus on a respectful co-parenting relationship. Nothing does more harm than when the fighting continues year after year. I'm glad to hear that you guys aren't at each others throats, keep it that way and you'll both be ok. Other than that, try to view it as a new beginning and take some time and focus on yourself. Keep your chin up and feel free to PM me if you like.
I've been a divorce lawyer for 6 years now. Best advice I can give you, forget about your personal issues and focus on a respectful co-parenting relationship. Nothing does more harm than when the fighting continues year after year. I'm glad to hear that you guys aren't at each others throats, keep it that way and you'll both be ok. Other than that, try to view it as a new beginning and take some time and focus on yourself. Keep your chin up and feel free to PM me if you like.
The long and short of it is that we kind of have been living as roommates, not husband and wife. We seem to be more friends than people in a loving relationship. We both are very open to each other in our feelings and around our child we try to focus on her and keep it positive
wow, I'm real sorry to hear this. but I'm going through this same thing.
except mine is ugly. I mean ugly. my stomach begins to turns when I know that I'm going to talk to her. I want nothin' to do with her except when it comes down to our children. from the bottom of my heart, she has really torn
our family apart. THANK GOD that you're going through a "nice" divorce.
I only wish that I could have your luck. but believe me my brother, you will make this through. I did. like you I was never really on my own. I didn't know how to balance a checkbook or even write out a check. lol. sad. it's hard at first and then things will kick in. and remember, your friends will be there for you. I remember when this had happened, one of my co-workers and I used to go the movies quite often. also you need to open up, have some confidants that you can just vent to. a shoulder to lean on. hey, need someone to talk to.....PM me. lol. I go on the site alot. good luck.
Very sad news. I am very sorry to hear about your hardship.
If from what you are saying, you were not in love and were friends, keep the friendship. It will be a tough time for your daughter and I know she is the love of your life from your postings here.
Marriage should be nourished from day one, there are ups and downs and its just part of the course it takes, but if its down all the time then it tears you apart. Feel important, because you are, especially for that little girl of yours. You are not any less of a person or a man now because you are on your own. Be positive and positive things will happen for you again, in life and your next relationship.
Anyways, I wish you and your ex the best. I hope you realize that the treasure you have right in front of you is the child you have created and she needs to cope with this. Be easy on each other for the sake of her.
I hope you land on your feet Anthos. If you feel this is the right thing to do then it must be. Although this will be a tough time as you said, it will make you stronger. A line from a small indie film comes to mind,"Why do we fall down..."
Thank you everyone. No one wants divorce, but if it has to be and both parties want it to be painless, you can't ask for more. I think at the end of the day, we'll both be happier and we have a wonderful little girl to bond us together always. One day at a time
I hope you're all happier in the long run. Sucks to have to go through it, but better now and amicably than 5 years from now and it be like War of the Roses.
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