Stay for the kids?

[HopelesslyDevoted2u]

Did anyone stay with their partner for the children and look back to regret it? Or was it worth it in the long run?

Me. I should have left seven or eight years earlier. Finances played a big part too.

If you are sure you will go one day then do it now. As the kids get older it gets harder than easier. I've heard stories of grown up children taking sides.

Yes I did. Stuck it out until my DS was 16. In hindsight, I should have just raised him myself and got rid of the ex before he was born. I wasted 18 years of my life on the narcissistic bellend. Dont be me.

Whats your reason for wanting to leave?

Im having same dilemma but leaning towards leaving

Nope, it's never worth it.

You'd be sacrificing any chance of happiness yourself.

You deserve to enjoy your life, not 'tolerate' it.

I don't think I love him anymore. He cheated on me 9 years ago and I wish I'd taken the opportunity to leave. We worked through it but it's always at the back of my mind.
But now my son is 12 and I think it's such a difficult age at the best of times. He's v vulnerable at the moment. I want to put him first.
Also, I don't get on with my family, and don't have many friends. I don't have a job. So many things are against me. There's no support.
I've made my decision to stay, but was curious if others had too.