Separated ( Archived) (71)

Feb 14, 2007 8:19 AM CST Separated
SusieRR
SusieRRSusieRRnortheast, Ohio USA78 Threads 3 Polls 2,122 Posts
When I get an email from someone who is "separated" but not completely single, I don't want to have anything to do with them. I might write them back that I don't get involved with anyone who is still legally bound to someone else, but that's as far as it will go.

Does anyone else feel this way?
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Feb 14, 2007 8:30 AM CST Separated
Jess642
Jess642Jess642Agnes Water, Australia25 Threads 4,545 Posts
I ask for an esplanation of what seperated means for them. I have no dramas with corresponding with someone who is "separated", doesn't just mean no longer joined?

I have no religious connections to marriage and divorce, (although, have been both) so am not stressed if someone who is separated, is not legally divorced.
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Feb 14, 2007 8:34 AM CST Separated
TabooN
TabooNTabooNClaremont, USA47 Threads 12,843 Posts
I am in agreement, here.

I do have freinds that are separated, though.
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Feb 14, 2007 8:34 AM CST Separated
SusieRR
SusieRRSusieRRnortheast, Ohio USA78 Threads 3 Polls 2,122 Posts
It's the legal bond that can really complicate things.
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Feb 14, 2007 8:35 AM CST Separated
SusieRR
SusieRRSusieRRnortheast, Ohio USA78 Threads 3 Polls 2,122 Posts
Yes friends but not anyone from a singles site who is looking for a romantic interest is what I meant. :)
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Feb 14, 2007 8:42 AM CST Separated
TabooN
TabooNTabooNClaremont, USA47 Threads 12,843 Posts
No. Never.
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Feb 14, 2007 8:56 AM CST Separated
SouthernYankee
SouthernYankeeSouthernYankeeFayetteville, North Carolina USA7 Threads 480 Posts
Never for me, if they are only separated..

One reason is legally.
Children may be involved.
Some are separated in hopes of working it out..
I don't ever want to be the cause of someone making that decision to divorce.
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Feb 14, 2007 9:16 AM CST Separated
LOLjuzme
LOLjuzmeLOLjuzmeinstate, Washington USA19 Threads 447 Posts
I agree with Susie. Of course if they persist, I just tell them to leave me alone until the paperwork is final.
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Feb 14, 2007 9:50 AM CST Separated
Verthandi
VerthandiVerthandiAugusta, Maine USA9 Threads 87 Posts
Some of us might have a good reason for noting separated in our profiles.
First it is honest and that is what my status is right now. After 2 years of being in limbo land and having worked thru my feelings it is time that I got on with my life.

Divorces can take time in some states, and I also have health benefits right now that I can't afford to pay for if I was truly single at this time.

My former husband (now called wasband) has been civil enough to allow me enough time to get back on my feet again before I lose the benefits.
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Feb 14, 2007 9:53 AM CST Separated
onesunnygurl
onesunnygurlonesunnygurlELLIOT LAKE, Ontario Canada13 Threads 272 Posts
I have been sperated for going on 14 years the only thing between me and a divorce is about 1500.00 only because we weren't married in Canada and neither of us can afford a divorce. He has moved on and become engaged and has a much better paying job beleive me if I could get the money divorce would be done and it would all be over. In saying that if the seperation is recent then I can understand your point of view in not wanting to become involved!!!wine
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Feb 14, 2007 9:54 AM CST Separated
kellydenise
kellydenisekellydenisecleveland, Ohio USA7 Threads 519 Posts
I prefer men to be divorced for a couple of years because then the hurt feeling and baggage is lessened.
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Feb 14, 2007 9:59 AM CST Separated
musichic
musichicmusichicQuakertown, Pennsylvania USA31 Threads 1,438 Posts
I have been separated for 16 months. My 2bx and I are working through the financial aspect of divorce. Kids are grown so there's no custody issues. We live states apart and both want the divorce. It simply takes time to work through the legal process. I posted as separated because I think it's important to be honest. On the other hand, I'm ready to move on with my life and know that takes time also to build a lasting relationship. I would hope that any man interested in me would be as honest as I am.
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Feb 14, 2007 10:06 AM CST Separated
dietzman
dietzmandietzmanAnywhere, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany11 Threads 211 Posts
Ask the person, some people do just seperate to get apart but get back together. Others though are in a seperation status awaiting court (like it germany, takes forever and one has to be seperated for one year normally).

Legally bound....unfortuately in divorce there is still a "legal bond". Oh maybe not in who sees who but if there are kids there is custody or visitation, can be alimony....

Some divorce, see someone else and then decide to go back.

As far as you being a cause for any break up don't be. No one puts a gun to the others head. If someone would try to blame you such as "if not for you...." don't be. We all make our choices.
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Feb 14, 2007 10:36 AM CST Separated
RedHeadedTaurus
RedHeadedTaurusRedHeadedTaurusHere, Michigan USA17 Threads 1 Polls 8,455 Posts
I feel the same way, as far as any kind of romantic interest...but I don't have a problem being buddies with a person who is separated...that is as far as it will go, though, until legally divorced.wine
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Feb 14, 2007 10:41 AM CST Separated
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
I dated 2 women who were separated. They both went through the divorce and then became separated from melaugh I think I was there to be a hand-holder more than anything, so be careful. Rebounds often bounce badly.blues
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Feb 14, 2007 11:04 AM CST Separated
SusieRR
SusieRRSusieRRnortheast, Ohio USA78 Threads 3 Polls 2,122 Posts
"wasband" good one.
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Feb 14, 2007 11:06 AM CST Separated
musichic
musichicmusichicQuakertown, Pennsylvania USA31 Threads 1,438 Posts
when are you no longer considered a rebound?
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Feb 14, 2007 11:07 AM CST Separated
Fishgirl65
Fishgirl65Fishgirl65Colorado, USA2 Threads 68 Posts
Seperated is not good or bad - it just means unresolved...for me it would depend on the situation.
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Feb 14, 2007 11:10 AM CST Separated
native_grl38
native_grl38native_grl38Belleville, Canada10 Threads 4,332 Posts
I would say when you have dealt with and resolved all the issues within yourself about your past relationship!!!!!

conversing conversing
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Feb 14, 2007 11:16 AM CST Separated
cranbrook2
cranbrook2cranbrook2brussels, Ontario Canada6 Threads 1,426 Posts
I dealt with mine so long ago there were still dinosaurs running around.dunno confused grin
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