[quote=sandi2] I wonder if it is kind of like an abused W who stays with her H? Is it b/c you do not feel that you deserve better or that is it b/c you got used to being treated like that?

It is exactly like that except for the gender role reversal. Everyone hears stories about the gal kicked down the stairs who won't press charges. I never had the physical problem, but the verbal, emotional, mental abuse is very very bad too.

And, yes, I think it got used to being treated like that. Sad

Taking my daughter for the abortion would have been an immediate deal buster for most couples. I never stood up and dealt with that -- too involved with the impact on my daughter. Should have ended the marriage 10 years ago. Live and learn.


BS (me) 57
WW (her) 51
M - 27+ years
Sons - 34/21
daugh - 32/26
D-day - (A#1 Apr 98) (A#2 Oct 08)
Status - minimal contact (me)
living with OM (her)
Divorce - Scheduled for Apr 09