read threads of those living with MLCer

MY XH wanted to have FUN..He always looked at me as the prison guard to prevent him
I expected him to be a grown up , a dad's --and he did it until he hit 40-then it was all about him
as if he had no wife, no kids

While In mlc I said things to him like have fun as he left for the night
I never asked where he was
I listened to him talk about work
I was there for him
It was good for me to do that..I wanted to support him as I knew he was in a crises
It didn't bring him back, but it was so worth it ..I needed to do it
He moved out after 4 months from BD
he filed 2 years later
I tried for a long time
II made a new life, raised the kids alone, worked and supported us
I made new friends met another man ect
took guitar lessons..joined a band at our music school
when he M ow it was over for me

The goal here in DB I believe is getting a life for us
becoming a better person and practicing that with our situation
taking the high road no matter what they are doing
when the time is pertly right..they will leave for good or they will return
only time will tell

we can be as patient and present as we want,,we can keep hope for R one day,,we can change our patterns and become a better spouse and friend for a time
even though it hurts like heck to watch the MLCer go and come as they please
WE can choose any thing that works and we learn as we go


married 14 years
H 42
bomb 2/07 IDLYA
D final 3 /09
M ow D ow