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  1. RuthAnn RuthAnn says

    not that I know of. Can I help. I was divorced after 20 years and could have used the conversation and support

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  2. Generic Image Angelwings says

    I was divorced after almost nine years of marriage, from a very abusive man. I remarried, and have been married now for over 23 years. I understand about the pains that come with it all, and losing one child to the ex,about step children. So ask away, I will answer the best I know how. And so will others like RuthAnn, will help you also.

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  3. fouroct fouroct says

    We have decided to divorce. It is amicable. It’s a second marriage, and second divorce, for both of us. We’ve been together 11 years, married for 5 1/2. I’m going to buy my own house. I’m scared to death. We love each other very much, (I’m 54, he’s 45), but we’ve realized that, for many reasons, this isn’t working. He’s going to assist me, advice and moral support wise, in buying my house. I know I have to do this; end this marriage and finally make my own home, by myself, not as a spouse. I’m ready to take the leap, but I’m still frightened. What if I get sick? What if I lose my job? What if, what if, what if??? I can’t make us both suffer in a marriage that we’re not really happy in. He loves me enough, we are deep enough friends, to help me. But the ultimater result is that I will be alone. And, quite honestly, it scares the crap out of me.

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    • zblair zblair says

      All you can do since the decision has been made, is to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. In time I believe you will get past the uneasiness you are feeling because you will realize that your choice for your life will enable you to open the door to new opportunity and wherever that may lead you. It is nice that your parting is amicable and that your soon-to-be-Ex is going to help you too.

      I was divorced after a 10 year marriage and am now in my 2nd marriage (9 yrs and counting!) and blissfully happy. However, it doesn’t take much for me to remember when I was at the crossroads that you’re at now. Was I afraid? Absolutely! Do I regret ending my first marriage? Absolutely NOT. I shudder to think where I would be had I not taken the steps I did to be where I am.

      The self-trust that you will develop through the changes you are making will be priceless.

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    • fouroct fouroct says

      I find myself succumbing to sentimentality the past few days. I seem to be looking back instead of forward. I realize this is normal, but I really need to pull myself out of it. I asked him last night if he was  having any second thoughts and he answered no without hesitation. I was a little hurt. I know that this is what we need to do, but I guess I’m also wanting him to not want to let go of our marriage. Yeah, I need to snap out of it. We’re still friends, we’re not fighting, in fact, we’re getting along better than ever. But that’s normal, too. Just need to tuck the sadness away and move forward.

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