ThisIsSoLonely ( Guide #64418) posted at 5:53 PM on Friday, May 2nd, 2025
I hate to hear of your situation. Full transparency - I am not a proponent of staying together "for the kids" because, in large part, as a child I lived through a similar situation and my parents stayed together far too long then they should - for me. The tension during that time was terrible - and I would be shocked if your kids didn't notice it. I have a few old posts out there detailing my experience at that time. Interestingly, as a younger kid (around 7-10 during that whole mess) my experience was different from my younger sibling (who is 5 years younger) - she does not remember my parents being together, and when my Dad moved out she seemed genuinely happy about having another bedroom to decorate. I was initially very unhappy when my Dad moved...but really it didn't last as the peace of their separation was so much easier to deal for me.
It's all about the children. At that age parents and family are their world, they love us both. I am not sure I can bring myself to ruin their world.
And as I'm sure others have noted - you did not ruin their world - your WS did that. Unfortunately you have to be the adult in the room and fix their world that your WS blew up the best you can. Don't forget that for your own sanity.
[This message edited by ThisIsSoLonely at 5:54 PM, Friday, May 2nd]
You are the only person you are guaranteed to spend the rest of your life with. Act accordingly.
Constantly editing posts: usually due to sticky keys on my laptop or additional thoughts
asc1226 ( member #75363) posted at 8:52 PM on Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Using social media is a gamble. There’s always the risk AP might intercept your message. If this isn’t his first rodeo you might even be blocked on her socials. If she works and you can find out where I’d send her a message there along with whatever proof you’re comfortable supplying.
Or since you now have a name you can use a PI to locate her and deliver the proof.
I make edits, words is hard
