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I can't shake the ick. Does it always end in divorce?

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Lhia29 · 07/02/2020 21:55

I don't want to dripfeed but I also don't want to say anything too outing. But the key details are that we've been together 5 years. Have 2dc (one from my previous relationship). Lived together 4years.

We've been having issues which are now almost completely settled. However for the last year ive felt increasingly unattracted to H. I can't pinpoint why but I doubt our issues helped. I was forcing myself to have sex once or twice a week. But I just can't anymore. It's physical repulsion now. Like kissing a relative. Things weren't massively well and we almost split this year but decided to work on things and it's been going well objectively.

But I have this gut feeling that something vital died this year. I've scoured Google for similar stories and it's such a mixed bag. Did anyone stay for the DCs? Did anyone wait to see if it got better? Did anyone leave and it actually be the best thing for both parties? Sex makes h feel loved and I know hes feeling rejected. But I also can't force myself to do it anymore. I feel so dirty and detached after. Sorry, that's a total ramble!

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Lhia29 · 14/02/2020 21:58

As expected he's being a twat. Asking for money. Guilt trips. I don't give a shit anymore though. It's going straight over my head. Unfortunately for him I know he's so lazy that it's all hot air and a crap last dotxh attempt at manipulation. No thanks. Christ, if I wasn't sure I was making the right choice before I'm damn sure now. Thanks Flowers

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frazzledasarock · 14/02/2020 22:03

Nope your money is for your children. HE can get off is ass and earn any money he wants.

Stay strong OP.

TorkTorkBam · 15/02/2020 08:04

The scales have truly fallen from your eyes! Have a lovely weekend without him all over you, without him in your face guilt tripping. Now you can just ignore him messaging. Freedom.

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BendyLikeBeckham · 16/02/2020 17:46

fab news he has gone OP.

Well done!!

JustForTheTasteOfIt · 16/02/2020 22:42

How has your weekend been OP? Hope you're doing ok Thanks

Lhia29 · 18/02/2020 14:42

He's still gone. He's had some contact with the DCs but is mostly out of my hair now. We've broken it to our respective friends and family and it's all official really. Hes signed the initial proceedings paperwork which was for unreasonable behaviour. He didn't have a choice really as he's too skint to oppose it and too lazy to seek his own legal advice and the like.

The initial euphoria has worn off but I'm still so relieved. I've put up lots of new things I like. I have a few new pictures that are just to my taste dotted about and moved the bedroom around for a fresh start. I feel a bit low sometimes but not because I regret anything. Just because it's not what I planned but I've started therapy again this week and have lots of rl support behind me.

The DCs have taken it far better than I thought they would. My eldest has said he was always on the computer anyway and it's nice to not have it around. The youngest seems oblivious as I was always doing the hands on stuff with him anyway. H was just sort of there in the background. So that's a relief. That was my biggest worry. I was sure my eldest would be devastated but it's funny how kids surprise you and how they see things sometimes.

Thanks for asking Flowers

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KellyHall · 18/02/2020 22:07

Children are remarkably perceptive!

I'm glad you're making your life your own again.

All the best to you Flowers

Alonelonelyloner · 23/02/2020 08:55

What a great update! Congratulations OP and stay strong! Xx

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