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14th September 2002, 02:20 AM
We've been married for over ten years now. We have two young children. My husband and I started growing apart when he became so envolved with his job. He began using the computer late at night for hours while I slept, long story short he had been corresponding with many different women. I found out, confronted him. He admited only to, talking with these women. One year later I find out that my husband had an affair for over a year with one of them and had recently seen her again. We began having problems, he would come home 2 to 3 hours late saying he was out with the boys. One year later, my husband without warning packed up everything he owned and left us. He refused to tell me where he moved. I found out he was rooming with a woman. The separation papers came to me shortly after, he moved again this time without his roomate. He was angry and bitter in the beginning, but has now become somewhat calmer, caring and more loving in the way he speaks to me. He will not however, tell me he loves me, when I tell him. He tells the children that we just can't get along. When the children tell him Mommie loves you, He says, I don't know what to say about that. He refuses to help pay the mortgage or child care. He only pays child support payments. We are approaching a Trial Date. He has been gone for over 5 months now, and I am so sad that this has not begun to turn around. He says there is nothing to talk about when I ask him if he will come over so we can. I would love some help to restore my marriage. I love my husband dearly. He is my soul partner. I miss him terribly. Help. Any advice is appreciated.

India

Kate
17th September 2002, 11:53 AM
Dear India,

You must feel so helpless and sad. Unfortunately, there is often little one can do when one's husband or wife determines not to go on. I don't know where you live - USA perhaps, but I wonder if mediation would help, as he certainly doesn't seem to be taking much responsibility for the financial responsibilities he has left you with. There is an area on the site (http://www.2-in-2-1.co.uk/marriageclinic/whenover/), with advice when you get to this stage in a marriage. Although it's mainly about the UK, it may be worth looking at in particular for the books or for ideas.

I'm sure you are longing for him to realise what he is losing by walking away from you and the children. He's really just running away from the problems.

All the best

Kate