Hi, been married 23 years, SO has been in LE most of our marriage. Lived the married but single mother life raising our two daughters. They’re now 18 and 21. I’m lonely, frustrated and have done everything to show gratitude, love and support for all my husband has provided. What I really ever wanted was a partner to do life with, not whatever “this” is. He’s become a high functioning alcoholic and it has taken what little bit of him I even had. He’s a workaholic as well. Says yes to everyone and has nothing left for me or our daughters. He won’t get help and I am now faced with separation in June after my youngest graduates from high school. Never in my life would I have thought it would come to this...I just don’t know how else to encourage him to get help and make our marriage a priority.
I wish you were able to get more responses. I relate to your pain so much, as my bf has become the same. We haven't even entered into marriage and Im not sure I want to, due to exact things you're dealing with,
I hope you find clarity.