I don't think any of these reasons are excuse's. Things happen to each of us in relationships that are different. Not every relationship we have will be the same.
My ex-wife was severely mentally ill with schizophrenia, her family never believed this and kept telling her that I was forcing her to take the meds. ( I wish that was true, in some ways.) Anyway she decided to go live back with her mom and children against Doctor's advice and myself and all of our friends. When she left i told her I was not going to play the back and forth game. I was glad I let her go, because I was supposed to be her husband and I was her caregiver more often. We are still friends though.
We married young and grew apart, then he cheated on me with a married co-worker of his. He was also emotionally and verbally abusive. Parting ways was the best for both. Still haven't found that one true love.
I married my friend... I know that sounds odd, most would probably say that is what you should do. I would agree. But would have to add that your companion should be much more then a friend. We also never, well you know and didn't live together before marriage. He came from a family with a strong christian background. Not saying I see anything wrong with those who make that decision or have those beliefs. All I can say is we found we were on two totally different levels in so many ways. We were not meant to be together. But remain friends and still share in raising our son.
First was physically and emotionally abusive and second was emotionally abusive. I was hoping for my third and last, but he passed away unexpectedly. I admit that I went into both of my marriages for the wrong reasons. If I ever marry again, it will be for the right reasons and will last until death.
first marriage... I guess I was just young and naive.... and the second time.... well, my biological clock was ticking... and all I wanted was a baby.... I had carefully thought this all over , and was well prepared to raise the child on my own, not even wanting to get some sort of fatherly commitment for the baby... was to be a 'no strings attached' deal.... however the father of the baby insisted we get married... I did not want to .. I fought against it for a long time, but finally I gave in... I was not in love with the babies father ... at all.... the marriage lasted 17 years... the first several years were good... then the incompatiblities took over.... I needed to be free.... as first intended... it was a mistake to give in... and the only regret I have is not being honest and letting myself be influenced..... Lesson learned... You have to be true to yourself !!!!
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