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I Live In a Sexless Marriage

Snow Storm Commute Musings

By: smithy8015
Written on February 8th, 2013
Age: 46-50 , Female
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  • Fienchanny

    smithy...my ex refused to believe we were done until he found "the house of his dreams." Then, he eagerly filed and moved on with his life. So yeah, I can relate. No connection...no empathy...time to move on!

    Feb 9
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  • vaguestbaby

    "Find a counselor, Honey".

    And maybe loll his head for him too since he can't arsed.

    'Time for the big shine-along: We need time apart, we really, really need space. Later on, you make the heave ho more official after the fact. Looks like you have a real leg clinger. Promise nothing, keep talking vaguely about the future.

    My ex was very big on her dog (me? less so). Many people have wondered what became of the dog (she used to keep it in a too small cage because she was demented). The dog was transferred to a neighbor's care, since it was interrupting her heroin snorting schedule.

    The dog is fine. Your dead wood STBX will likewise sort out his many interesting problems at his leisure.

    Feb 8
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  • cheleshere

    Good luck Smithy :) You'll be fine, I just know it.

    Feb 8
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  • Momamoo

    GOOD LUCK !!

    Feb 8
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  • Momamoo

    Yep - he's constantly stoned faced and miserable! Xxx

    Feb 8
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  • EinEngel

    So Smithy, I finally read all of your stories. Seems that all along, his criticisms of you were in part a deflection to avoid too much focus on him, specifically, the background fraud going on with the money. Cannot blame you at all for getting out. As far as the counseling, probably things have gone too far. I even tried it for a while, but both parties have to be intent on improving things, and for your H, it is probably supposed to be a delaying tactic. Big hugs Smithy. I know you are doing the right thing.

    Feb 8
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  • nuttymontgomery

    Good luck to you, Smithy!!
    Please keep us posted

    Feb 8
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  • bazzar

    For what it's worth, when confronted by hurtful remarks or bad news, I can do an excellent poker face, though my brain may have slotted into overdrive.

    Tread your own path.

    Feb 8
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  • earchres

    Aspergers

    Feb 8
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  • strike2

    In my experience, "going to counseling" is a good way to feign a desire to change without, y'know, actually doing anything to change. Unless there is a discernible change in *behavior*, then it is all just more talk talk talk.

    Feb 8
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  • theremustbeawayout

    I like the fact that you are the one who is supposed to find the counselor, and by extension, make the appointment(s), take care of the insurance and arrange to pay the bill. How proactive of him to broach the subject!

    Feb 8
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    • smithy8015

      exACTly!

      Feb 8
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    • zsuzsilowinger

      Bingo!

      "Oh you want some attention? Why don't you schedule that in my daytimer, and while you're at it, call the gardener, rearrange the living room, and make sure my dental appointment is confirmed?"

      What are you, his secretary?

      Feb 8
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    • Fienchanny

      Excellent point! STBX talking to smithy, "please...you continue to do all of the heavy lifting so I can continue my childish ways. Oh, and pardon me while I find new ways to rack up additional debt..."

      Feb 9
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    • smithy8015

      oh yeah zsuz, yes, you nailed it!

      and fie, too!

      how did you know? ;)

      Feb 9
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