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22 Jun 09 #125804
by Still an Optimist
Topic started by Still an Optimist
Hi all, what a great resource this site is. It's so nice to find others going through the same things. At times I feel like I'm the only person in the world...
After 16.5 years of marriage I have spent the last 6 months watching our marriage fall apart.
I knew things were not fantastic between us for some time, although we always got on as friends. Over the years, we've drifted apart, and at times it seems we only shared a house and the bills. My ex also suffers with depression and had a mental breakdown towards the end of last year. This and other issues that have been festering too long finally made me snap and I announced last month I was leaving.
Thankfully he seems happy with the decision, we both know there is nothing left of our relationship.
I'm happy with my decision but still feel incredibly sad that it had to end this way. I still remember my wedding day as the happiest day of my life. I always thought we would grow old together and that we had a very strong relationship. How utterly wrong I turned out to be!
I guess it will take time to come to terms with. Unfortunately we both didn't have the courage to face up to things earlier on but stuck our heads in the sand and carried on. I now feel as if I've wasted too much valuable time being utterly miserable. Life is too short!
Now I look forward to the future and can't wait to see what will happen next.
To everyone out there... have faith in yourself. The only person you can truly trust and believe in is Your Self.
Happy Summer Greetings
After 16.5 years of marriage I have spent the last 6 months watching our marriage fall apart.
I knew things were not fantastic between us for some time, although we always got on as friends. Over the years, we've drifted apart, and at times it seems we only shared a house and the bills. My ex also suffers with depression and had a mental breakdown towards the end of last year. This and other issues that have been festering too long finally made me snap and I announced last month I was leaving.
Thankfully he seems happy with the decision, we both know there is nothing left of our relationship.
I'm happy with my decision but still feel incredibly sad that it had to end this way. I still remember my wedding day as the happiest day of my life. I always thought we would grow old together and that we had a very strong relationship. How utterly wrong I turned out to be!
I guess it will take time to come to terms with. Unfortunately we both didn't have the courage to face up to things earlier on but stuck our heads in the sand and carried on. I now feel as if I've wasted too much valuable time being utterly miserable. Life is too short!
Now I look forward to the future and can't wait to see what will happen next.
To everyone out there... have faith in yourself. The only person you can truly trust and believe in is Your Self.
Happy Summer Greetings
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