Some of the replies are predictable. I do not believe that kids prevent the dissolution of a marriage. I know what kinds of man/father I am, and can separate my marriage from my responsibilities as a father. I am sure that if I told my wife that I would hang in there for the kids until they were of majority age, then promptly leave the marriage, she would rather that I go now. Having children should make the decision to leave much, much harder, but it should not mean that you stay and endure this kind of demoralization from a spouse. Would the same be recommended if the situation was changed to physical abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, or adultery?
