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To think my marriage is over

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Fastforwardayear · 01/01/2025 10:59

So I have been married for 10 years, together for 16 years. Have 2 children aged 4 and 7 and since they came along I have been so lonely. DH is out most night of the week and doesn’t help with much at home. He spends weekends away at various events and thinks that this behaviour is ok. It might be for some people but it isn’t for me. This is not how I thought family life would be. The resentment has built up that much I can’t stand the thought of being intimate with him and he doesn’t feel he needs to change anything to gain that back so I honestly feel we are at a loss. I do love him very much but really, is that enough?. The thought of him meeting somebody else really hurts but I still think that alone isn’t enough to keep us together.

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Fastforwardayear · 13/01/2025 00:13

MadnessIsMyMiddleName · 12/01/2025 18:21

OP you've been advised against moving into your Mums by 'Itsgottobeme' who said 'Do not move with the children. He then can use "keeping the children in their family home and settled" against you In future court'. Have you checked with a solicitor that moving in with your Mum is a good idea, or have I misunderstood?

And also he could not have full custody of the kids due to his working hours. He struggles with one night per week.

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Fastforwardayear · 13/01/2025 11:24

What I find completely bizarre is that I thought I knew this person, now he just feels like a complete stranger to me.

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Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:15

I also found out last night he is taking her and the kids to visit his family abroad in the holidays

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Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:15

It’s just one kick in the stomach after the other

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JustMyView13 · 23/01/2025 07:22

Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:15

I also found out last night he is taking her and the kids to visit his family abroad in the holidays

He’s not taking the kids out the country without your consent…

Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:36

JustMyView13 · 23/01/2025 07:22

He’s not taking the kids out the country without your consent…

Does he need my consent?

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Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:36

It will be nice to go and see their grandparents but it just hurts so much

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Imbusytodaysorry · 23/01/2025 08:34

Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 07:36

Does he need my consent?

Oh yes !

Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 08:48

Imbusytodaysorry · 23/01/2025 08:34

Oh yes !

They don’t want to go. My 7 year old DD doesn’t want to go to her dads this week either

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Imbusytodaysorry · 23/01/2025 09:46

Fastforwardayear · 23/01/2025 08:48

They don’t want to go. My 7 year old DD doesn’t want to go to her dads this week either

Don’t send them . You have grounds he has left the family for another women . A courts first thought is for the kids . Your ex certainly isn’t putting the kids first .
Everyone needs time .
I know a lot of people will say be careful but i certainly wouldn’t be playing to his tune when it effects my kids.

Send a message saying Dd isn’t feeling too great and won’t be coming this weekend .
Also can or did you have your half hour free solicitor app ? I can’t remember .
If not get advice on how to act so he can’t take the kids . They can send a letter stating you do not agree. .

Maybe you feel You could send a separate message telling him the kids won’t be going abroad .

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