Examples of "unreasonable behaviour" for divorce petition

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For various reasons, I don't want to give examples of STBEXH's worst behaviour as he is likely to deny them and get nasty. What can I use that is innocuous sounding and will still be enough?

So far I have - does not provide general support; lack of sex; lack of socialising

I'm struggling for more. It can't pertain to EA as that will trigger more.

Live separate lives i.e. don't cook or eat together, don't do laundry, don't do anything as a couple
Aren't intimate
Doesn't provide emotional support, you don't communicate

www.divorce-online.co.uk/blog/unreasonable-behaviour-divorce-examples/

A lot of people agree to cite infidelity. Usually the one who wants the divorce the most/quickest takes the hit.

Thanks @wobytide - that should be enough reasons.

@letsrunfar - I want the divorce the most, but also need to be the petitioner (or it will be a series of endless delays from the other side and I'll have no control over the timetable.) Can I lie and say I was unfaithful and still petition for divorce? Actually, I'm very uncomfortable about lying so I probably couldn't do it anyway...

You don't need to lie. I have also been the petitioner and my solicitor advised me, essentially, that if it makes the marriage unliveable for you, it's unreasonable behaviour. It's about writing a narrative that will make life easier for the court. You can take something like five everyday examples of non-communication, non-cooperation or basic, non-negotiable differences, and in each case say how it made you feel. Just very formulaic and plodding! If you don't have a solicitor, there are some really useful examples online. Good luck, you're doing a great thing :)

The link @wobytide posted is a great example, actually.

The Respondent did [this]; therefore, the Petitioner felt [that].

The Respondent [behaved in this way], causing distress to the Petitioner.

The Respondent consistently refused to [do the other thing], which made the Petitioner feel [emotion].

Just strip it right down to flat, equivocal statements. It's quite therapeutic, really. :)

Unsupportive of your needs.