I think I am getting a divorce
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I think I am getting a divorce
Not sure who to talk to so once again its trusty dvdtalk.com . So to make a long story short have not been happy for a while, 4 lovely kids whos life is going to be destroyed by this, part of me says just do it for them, part me says this pain will pass and just get through it. Part of me says run into a truck and make it really easy(no I wouldn't do that but we all gdt thoughts) I'm not sure what else to say just had to vent.
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Why are you thinking about divorce?
Has someone been unfaithful (or tempted), or is it that "grass is always greener" syndrome?
Let me guess: you're a male, mid-to-late 30s/early 40s, and you're starting to feel squeezed by the routine of life, being married, having kids, work, and it seems like everything else in life is passing you by. You feel your spouse and you haven't 'connected' in a while.
Close?
Has someone been unfaithful (or tempted), or is it that "grass is always greener" syndrome?
Let me guess: you're a male, mid-to-late 30s/early 40s, and you're starting to feel squeezed by the routine of life, being married, having kids, work, and it seems like everything else in life is passing you by. You feel your spouse and you haven't 'connected' in a while.
Close?
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someone i work with got divorced a few years ago. Almost overnight he became happier and looks better. If you are in a bad marriage, than getting a divorce may be the best thing you can do.
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Originally Posted by Numanoid
Are you married to three different women?

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.ph...04&postcount=2
[Edit]Bahhh, the mods deleted the threads. I beat you by 2 minutes, w/ that post, though.

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Repost: http://dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459082
Make sure you take care of yourself. A lot of people stay in marriages for the children's sake. But, my father was in a bad marriage for most of his life, and imo, ultimately it was one of the causes of his death.
It doesn't make any sense now, but in the long run it will be better for yourself.

Make sure you take care of yourself. A lot of people stay in marriages for the children's sake. But, my father was in a bad marriage for most of his life, and imo, ultimately it was one of the causes of his death.
It doesn't make any sense now, but in the long run it will be better for yourself.
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Originally Posted by tommy28
Why have you not been happy.?
Unless there was some really bad stuff going on, I would sacrifice my happiness for the well being of my kids.*
*Assuming there is not a hawt 21 year old involved.
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Originally Posted by Deftones

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.ph...04&postcount=2
[Edit]Bahhh, the mods deleted the threads. I beat you by 2 minutes, w/ that post, though.


And it's still up for some reason: http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=459083
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
Unless there was some really bad stuff going on, I would sacrifice my happiness for the well being of my kids.
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Originally Posted by Numanoid
That presupposes that children of divorced parents can't be happy.

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Just for along time, t may differences, no abuse, no hot 21 year olds,
BTW-29 years old,problem is her and i went through so many things, kids with medical problems, early life stress etc. I love my kids dearly and have been trying to make this work it rips me up so bad that I keep puking.
BTW-29 years old,problem is her and i went through so many things, kids with medical problems, early life stress etc. I love my kids dearly and have been trying to make this work it rips me up so bad that I keep puking.
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Originally Posted by Kman1011
problem is her
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Originally Posted by 12thmonkey
What does that mean exactly?
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Originally Posted by Numanoid
I thought the same thing. It actually should be read "her and I".
But still, what is the problem? Stress? Money?
We need more info to help discuss the situation, unless you're just looking for "divorce her!" responses. But I don't roll that way...
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This is always hard when we don't have details or know the personalities involved, but here goes..
I know this can put a strain on relationships and make existing problems even worse, but don't let these things contribute to your divorce. Life happens.
Is there any chance at all that this is salvagable or is it a done deal?
Often times, divorce seems like the easy out, but consider the life you are choosing. Would kids with medical problems have been easier or harder if you and your wife were apart? Do you think a divorced person is less stressed? Different isn't always better.
My hope is that even though things are extremely hard right now, you may be in a situation where happiness could be restored in the long run. Yes, for the kids. But also for you two.
Will weekend visitations bring more satisfaction to your life? Will the complications of raising 4 kids seperately be less than your comlpications now? Of course, the inclination right now sounds like "I can't live with this woman any more." Perhaps that outweighs any other possible situation that you can foresee. But maybe the two of you need to sit down or get away and talk this through. 20 years out, your kids will survive either way. But the shape of your family and their time growing up will be entirely different based on the decisions you make right now.
Where do things stand right now? Is this over?
kids with medical problems, early life stress etc.
Is there any chance at all that this is salvagable or is it a done deal?
Often times, divorce seems like the easy out, but consider the life you are choosing. Would kids with medical problems have been easier or harder if you and your wife were apart? Do you think a divorced person is less stressed? Different isn't always better.
My hope is that even though things are extremely hard right now, you may be in a situation where happiness could be restored in the long run. Yes, for the kids. But also for you two.
Will weekend visitations bring more satisfaction to your life? Will the complications of raising 4 kids seperately be less than your comlpications now? Of course, the inclination right now sounds like "I can't live with this woman any more." Perhaps that outweighs any other possible situation that you can foresee. But maybe the two of you need to sit down or get away and talk this through. 20 years out, your kids will survive either way. But the shape of your family and their time growing up will be entirely different based on the decisions you make right now.
Where do things stand right now? Is this over?
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Listen.... how do you expect to bring joy to your kids lives if there is no joy in your life.....
My dad went to rehab for a month with a drinking problem and it was really bad.....The priest asked my father " Do you love your kids" My dad said " of course i love my kids" The priest said " your full of crap...... how can you love your kids when you dont even love yourself"....
Listen if you feel you have done everything in your power to keep this marriage together(counseling or other professional help) then you shouldnt lie to yourself or your kids......
My dad went to rehab for a month with a drinking problem and it was really bad.....The priest asked my father " Do you love your kids" My dad said " of course i love my kids" The priest said " your full of crap...... how can you love your kids when you dont even love yourself"....
Listen if you feel you have done everything in your power to keep this marriage together(counseling or other professional help) then you shouldnt lie to yourself or your kids......
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Originally Posted by raven56706
Listen if you feel you have done everything in your power to keep this marriage together(counseling or other professional help) then you shouldnt lie to yourself or your kids......
We really need more details on this if you want help, Kman.
I'm really sorry to hear about the circumstances. If you just need to vent and let this off your chest, feel free. But hopefully we can add something meaningful to the situation.
There is little in your life more important than the things you are talking about, so I really hope we can provide help in some way.
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Originally Posted by Thor Simpson
There is little in your life more important than the things you are talking about, so I really hope we can provide help in some way.

Vent away, Kman. We're ready to listen or help. Your choice.
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Originally Posted by al_bundy
someone i work with got divorced a few years ago. Almost overnight he became happier and looks better. If you are in a bad marriage, than getting a divorce may be the best thing you can do.
Then again, today if you are a kid and still have your two birth parents together, you are considered abnormal.