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I Live In a Sexless Marriage

Is This Normal?

By: Sillydaisy
Written on May 11th, 2012
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • bazzar

    This 'being the bad guy' is the cherry on top of the "getting out of the dysfunctionsl marriage" process.



    You'll find, that this (as a judgement applied by outside persons) is pretty fleeting, and, as it refers to other peoples behavior - completely beyond your control anyway.



    Whether people take your, or his, "side" has no material alteration to the facts.



    And people don't think about you anywhere near as much as you think they do. (This is the prejorative "you", not directed at you personally).



    Tread your own path.

    May 13, 2012
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  • sweetnfeisty65

    Yeah even if the fact I cheated is not discovered I will still be the bad guy because I am the one walking out the door. It is ok I can live with that. We know the truth and what other people think matters little. And while it is annoying that they destroy our marriage and we shoulder all the blame in the end we will go on to live happy fullfilling life and they will continue to be miserable.

    May 11, 2012
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  • paxetlux

    Daisy



    If he wants to delude himself by believing that the imminent break-up of your marriage is all down to you there is absolutely nothing you can do about it, and would you want to? It is HIS problem, HIS burden. Also, he did not break you or your marriage. He simply didn't make the grade, your grade. He was never going to. You were and are incompatible. If it makes you feel better about the situation label him as the perpetrator of the crime much as he has labelled you the perpetrator of the crime. However, how exhausting, distressing, disabling and distracting do you think it will be as a result?



    Find your reserves and take care of yourself. Smile outwardly and try to smile inwardly.

    May 11, 2012
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    • Sillydaisy

      Thank you, yes focus on what I can control, myself,rather than his behavior. Works in a variety of situations, I needed that reminder. And your're right, it's incompatibility, plain and simple.

      May 11, 2012
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  • mvcmvc

    This comes with the "affair" territory.



    No matter who did what to whom, since you stepped out - may as well get used to the idea that you will, most likely forever, be cast as the villan.



    He probably won't accept responsibility, and the affair will enable him to not take responsibility in the future with respect to his role in the marriage.



    You can't change your husbands behavior, but you can change your response to it.



    That would mean living the highest quality of life you possibly can - with, or without the husband.



    And yes, his behavior is "normal" - for HIM.

    May 11, 2012
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    • Sillydaisy

      Thank you- i like the idea of living the highest quality of life I can- I will definitely strive for it. Ur right of course, I guess I should focus on the relief I feel to ignore the nastiness.

      May 11, 2012
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  • maj7flt5

    Maybe it doesn't bother you because you're done with your husband. Definitely don't fight in front of any kids.

    May 11, 2012
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