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Sadly familiar story

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Sammyhb · 21/06/2016 13:57

So it's a familiar story, husband has just told me he doesnt have romantic feelings for me any more, been together 15 years, married for 5, 2dc aged 7 and 5.

Just looking for some advice on how to tell the kids, what to do next? He's not abusive, we get on as friends, he just acts like a child. I asked him to leave but he goes very whiny and asks me why I'm being mean to him if I get angry, I mean wtf?

Haven't told any friends or family yet.
We nearly split up in 2014 due to him smoking too much weed and turning into a megalomaniac when his business took off (I was a SAHM for two years which caused a massive imbalance in our relationship). It came to a head when I had to have two emergency ops in six months and he was absolutely crap at supporting me and told me he had feelings for someone at work.

I saw a solicitor then but he stopped smoking completely and we went to counselling. Seemed to sort lots of things out and did lots of great things last year (Road trip across Europe with the kids, lovely Christmas etc).

He's just told me he doesnt have any intense feelings for me and hes attracted to other people which he doesnt feel is right. He never had a long term relationship before me and he's 40 this year so might be a mid life crisis but just don't have any more energy left to deal with him being such an irritating twat. The kids adore him though, not sure how to do this calmly and amicably, just want to take a crowbar to his face at the moment

OP posts:
Cricrichan · 20/03/2018 21:15

Great update op. So pleased for you :)

Agpie · 20/03/2018 22:03

Smile Smile Smile Smile Smile Brilliant.

rowdywoman1 · 20/03/2018 22:24

Fantastic update and so good to hear from yet another woman who finds happiness once they're shot of their toxic ex. Flowers

Tatiannatomasina · 21/03/2018 09:02

Well done you, fantastic finale 😃

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