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Old 07-28-2008, 05:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: 35 with 4 kids the oldest is 17, 20yr relationship/marriage now ending…

Wow, you are both carrying a lot of baggage. Good for you to get your life back together after such a rough start. Your wife appears to be disconnected from you and may have a low ability to show affection and commitment. That she doesn’t even know the name of the company you work for shows a complete break down in the communications process. From both of you I suspect. It is good that when you have your discussions about affections and such that she tries to improve. Even if it is for just a couple of weeks that is a good sign. The next time she tries and fails immediately bring it up work with her to show her what you want. If you just let it go until the next argument the cycle will continue. There is not enough information to make a guess at the other man but there could be any number of explanations. Since you have stopped acting as her husband for several years in not wearing your ring, telling her you love her,… you have disconnected also. If you don’t feel you can stay in the marriage seek an attorney to get a feeling for what your exit strategy might need to include. Many attorneys will grant an initial visit at no charge so they can explain the divorce process. But if you feel you want to stay in the marriage the two of you need to improve your communications. It is broken badly.
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