Detachment
I feel that I have started to detach emotionally from my husband , I have been intentionally withdrawing from conversation or even acknowledgement of his presence at least most of the time. I think I have arrived at where my anger is there but I feel like he isn't worth the energy. He really isn't worth anything to me . I do stay cordial for the sake of our child . This in house seperation has forced me to face strong feelings, insecurities , strong realities and I think that has helped my mind to adjust to this chaos as much as it can at this point. To me , my husband is a failure of a man , a failure of a husband . I don't respect him. He definitely disrepsected me by blind sighting me with this divorce. Well he got what he wanted , other then anger and disgust, I don't feel anything for him. I will tell him to move out once the divorce is stamped and complete . He may move sooner since I am sure he feels the chill in the air now. If he doesn't move sooner he sure will beCause I will tell him that it's time To go. The other week I asked him " your ok wih just leaving 23 years together huh? " his answer was " it's called moving on " . yup , he said that . So , if he thinks he is staying after the divorce to pay off his truck loan , no way ... Guess if he asks me why I will tell him " it's called moving on. " . Although painful , hearing all of his cold words and living with him and seeing him really has taught me that he is definitely not who I thought he was When we were married. it helps me move forward. Not fun but one day at a time .
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I am sorry you have to still live with him and he still hurts you. I wish I knew several months ago what I know. I would not have opened myself up for the pain my X inflicted on me through her words, looking me in the eye and saying the most horrible things, things you should not say to anyone let alone the father of your children and husband of 18 years. My advice to you K is to not allow him the opportunity to hurt you more, hurtful words from someone you loved can bore a hole into your soul. Avoid it at all costs. I hope you have a drama free peaceful weekend!