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Is there another way, not divorce, not unhappy?

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Puddlelover · 04/10/2010 18:33

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? A friend with young children is very unhappy in her relationship. She doesn't want to leave, but feels time has slipped by and nothing gets resolved. Days go by and disagreements are rife. They all get on okay, the extended family is important, but she understandably feels she deserves to be happy. Relate were visited a few years ago, but nothing has really changed. So is there a middle way, not acrimonious, that you've seen in action, that may work for her? The man is a little highly strung so its not an easy topic to broach. Thank you for suggestions

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ItsGraceAgain · 04/10/2010 19:14

Your title says she's not unhappy then you say she is, very. By "highly strung" do you mean he's likely to go spare if she asks to divorce?

I have certainly seen many couples live 'separately together'. It only seems to work where there's plenty of mutual respect and consideration though. Living in a state of tension and/or resentment is bad for everyone's health, and will damage the children's chances for future happiness.

Puddlelover · 04/10/2010 19:29

Sorry, it should have read 'not BEING unhappy'

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