Divorce

June 18, 2006 7:34am CST
My children are grown. My husband spends all spare time at a bar and comes home drunk daily. He is verbally abusive. I have to do everything myself, no companionship. I cannot depend n him for anything. If anything would ever happen where I needed him, I could not get a hold of him and if I did, he would be at a bar drinking. I just cannot live this way any longer. I refuse to grow old like this. By the way, I am sole supporter - he spends all of his money at the bar, nothing on household - he has a credit card that I pay for and charges things. After 30 years, I have had enough. Any suggestions? He comes home to sleep and eat - I stopped cooking but he always wants to go grocery shopping - he is big and fat and does not take care of himself.
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77 responses
18 Jun 06
You did not mention whether you are attractive or not. Either way, you should get in the vehicle with him each time and go to the bar with him. It won't be long before he decides that home is the better option. He will either be jelous of other men hitting on you or he will get tired of spending double on drinks. If this doesn't work then decide whether you still love him or not. If not then move on. Life is too short.
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• United States
26 Nov 06
R U SERIOUS? What a bunch of crap!if shes attractive or not?? you are the most anal persoan O have ever mey in my life..There is absoluetly no other answer except leave him..
@Tangmo (54)
• Thailand
8 Jan 07
I think catfish was making a joke...at least I hope so.
@glummy (193)
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
It is but the best way to sort things out. Have you tried to have time with each other and talk? Have you tried to pen up with him? Does he know your predicaments in dealing with him? In situations like this, communication is still the best possible way to save a relationship--if you want to do such. All people in relationships should try to achieve to have equal footing with their partners, and they can do this through communicating. What if your talks with each other doesn't prove to be a success? You may want to try to have someone as a mediator between you two. He or she may be a friend of the both of you who can act as a neutral person in dealing with the issues. He may also be a marriage counselor of your choice. A support group which provides for the saving of relationships may also be of help. Divorce is not the first solution to marriage difficulties like this. But in the event that you have tried to all the things that could possibly save your relationship, like what I have suggested, you may want to ask for guidance. Also, you may want to consult a lawyer to talk about legalities on Divorce--like support on your kids, and the separation of your property. Good luck. :)
• United States
9 Jan 07
wow, it sounds like you two could use some time apart. If your husband intends to keep acting like this even after you have discussed your concerns then I would say that it defiantly is not a relationship that I would want to be a part in. By the way welcome to mylot.
• India
9 Jan 07
i suggest you to divorce him and start a new life with your children.
@mpc2000 (65)
• United States
9 Jan 07
is this rhetorical question?
@zahid19m (76)
• India
9 Jan 07
leave him.. as u r not dependent on him u should start ur own life..
@finidinwa (497)
• United States
8 Jan 07
WELL THIS IS VERY BAD OF HIM YOU SHOULD TRY AND PRAY FOR HIM ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN
@suren2k6cse (2621)
• India
8 Jan 07
tel him mto change and about your situation if he not taking care better live him and move away with your child
• Romania
8 Jan 07
hello!ohhh...you have a hard life with your husband.what you have told it is so disgusting.in my opinion you care the single person which can decide what to do with your life.you should think at your children.if you dont like to see your husband in this situation, your children dont agree to see him like this.you can have a wonderful live together with them and after a time maybe you will meet somebody which can understand you and get married with him.with this kind of people like your husband nobody can prosper or live with.so, in my opinion, you should take a decision quicly!have a nice day!
• India
8 Jan 07
lady i think you should talk to him .........and tell him that he has a responsibilty towards the family and you. he should be more caring and loving. you should also tell him that drinking a lot will harm him . and in case he does`nt listen tell him you are going to stop paying his bills.
@drmt57 (295)
• United States
9 Jan 07
it seem to me that he is a libality to you, how you manage to put up with something like this for so long i feel sorry for you really i can't see the point of you being with him, your children are grown now it's time for you to live and enjoy your life.
• China
8 Jan 07
If you are a sole supporter, if you can't get any pleasure and happy feeling from your marriage, just divorce with your husband..He is not a qualified husband. If I were you, I would talk to my children first, then talk to my husband and show your reasons fro the divoice.
• United States
9 Jan 07
My mother is going through something similar to this. My stepfather drinks all the time, does not work, my mother pays all the bills. He can't do simple things such as taking the garbage out or cleaning. After a while you get sick of the foolishness. No one should have to go through that. I would suggest maybe trying counseling if he will agree, if not you may be better off moving on with your life. 30 years is a long time to go through this. You also need to think about yourself this can cause a ton of stress for you. In the long run stress does not do anything but harm your health.
@jep_toyo (1606)
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
get a divorce... i guess your kids will understand your decision. my parents got divorced when i was still young, at some point i didnt understand why they have to divorced. but i was able to move on and accept the fact that they are not meant for each other.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
7 Jan 07
you really have to act fast and not let him destroy you and your children. they might be losing their respect for him seeing him like that.
@UcoksBaBa (800)
• Indonesia
7 Jan 07
If you loved him and liked to live with him did continued with him, but when you did not want again to with him was better you said separated to him because he did not have responsibility for you and the family, although the lord really hated the divorce but the lord permitted that when one of the among them already not want to with again in caused the reason that made sense.
@18111983 (66)
• Bangladesh
7 Jan 07
divorce her.he deserves it.
@gary87 (129)
• India
7 Jan 07
you can go for it. the character of your hubby as you have described is not at all respectable in this society and if you belong to this society you must quit him. so divorce must be the ultimate thing after this long run of so many years.........
@doncris (637)
• Romania
7 Jan 07
Clearly divorce! I have heard of many cases like this in my country, that I am totally sick of them! Get rid of that jerk already! You deserve peace!
• India
7 Jan 07
dont mistake me is he having another life.... dont your children supports u....