My Loveless Marriage

Why divorce wasn't the answer to my emptiness.

Judy Bodmer

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June 13, 2007 2:47 PM

Barb

I can relate to many of these women especially Anju.. her husband having criticism, pessimistic attitude. I met my husband over the internet and started visiting him in Canada 2000 miles away from my home in Texas. He is just like I was, I had very low self-esteem, no value of myself. I knew it was a wrong decision but married him (for I felt sorry for him) and moved when my inner self was screaming not to. after 5 years it hasn't gotten much better. Often he stays at work, gets drunk and emotionally abuses me when he gets home late at night, then only he threatens divorce. We have no friends, nor do we see his family often. I don' know what to do I am homesick, lonely & depressed, no family to turn to. I can't talk to anyone about it yet I feel I got myself in this mess I pay the consequences. I have felt I am the only one in this situation but I see I have many Sisters hurting as well. You are all in my prayers and that God will strengthen you all as you reach out to him.

October 10, 2007 7:53 PM

Olivia

What a beautiful inspiration for anyone in a loveless marriage. Thankyou

October 03, 2007 10:08 PM

Terri

I'm a little disappointed at your reasons for wanting a divorce. Although your reasons were very real feelings that we all feel from time to time in marriage, to me, it just wasn't a good enough reason to want out. I've been married for 22 years & drugs, alcohol, infidelity, verbal and mental abuse are all major hitters in the destruction of my marriage. Had I been in your situation, I would have done the same thing. You made some very good points about changing yourself, and removing first the plank in your own eye. But tell me, when you've tried all that and it doesn't change or get any better, when is enough, enough? My husband says he doesn't want a divorce, but I believe he feels that he can do what he wants while I stay at home and be the submissive little christian wife. The church says we are to cover our unsaved spouses, but I need to ask...to what cost? I pray for his salvation, but fear losing mine! I feel trapped in a situation that's toxic, but fear leaving. God Help!