After 23 years of marriage, he's leaving but says he cares and will always be my friend. Can this work?
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Posted by jjb6560 Jul 20th, 2012 at 6:20AM
It can as long as both parties have an adult reasoned discussion(no easy task)A lot depends on the dynamics(children,parents,siblings,finances,etc.)My sister had her marriage end after 28 years-no kids.She and her ex didn't go to court and never say a negative word to or about each other.They are both enjoying their new lives and still see each other socially with and without partners.It's all about being civil.Good luck.
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Posted by ntfrnhah Jul 20th, 2012 at 4:08AM
Not if he did the dirty on you!
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Posted by 61dragonfly Nov 11th, 2012 at 9:13PM
Im going thru the same thing after 291/2 years ive been very dependent on him all these years. He wanted me to move out cause he is f**ked up. I'm so broken over this.I dont know if there can be a friendship for us. I hope things can work out for you
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Posted by rachels1993 Jul 20th, 2012 at 9:48AM
if you have children u need to try make it work and don't know why hes leaven but he seems to have found someone elas and if u don't have children find someone eals
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Posted by inspiration1 Jul 20th, 2012 at 4:21AM
Depends, if you care and need his friendship.
First decide if you would like it to work.
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Posted by cookiefreak Jul 20th, 2012 at 4:11AM
Sure it can. But if there is a divorce, you may need time to process all the emotions involved, and being his friend may not be something you want at first....but later when you get over the divorce...and you will.......there may be a better friendship than when you were married.
Let him go....there are much more things and people in life you can experience. Being single is much easier than being married.
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