Divorce/Seperation

My husband and I have been married for 11 months together for 3 years. I recently decided that I want to get a divorce due to his additions and controlling behavior. He, on the other hand, wants to separate and revisit us in the future. I told him that would be pointless that we should just go our separate ways but I keep changing my mind which is making things confusing. We still have a sexual relationship even though we don’t live with each other. He keeps the baby three days and I keep her four so it feels like we’re still together just separated. I don’t know how to cut all ties because some times I just get weak and I miss him but I know we can’t be together. I don’t want to repeat the cycle and he hasn’t shown or said anything to me that says he will change. How do I just cut ties with him and keep it strictly platonic instead of getting weak and caving in again. Because I don’t want him to be my husband anymore but I also miss sleeping next to him every night. On top of that I’ve already met a guy and I feel so bad for keeping both these relationships active. I know I should have healed before I moved on but our relationship was so bad I thought I did but the moment he moved out I realized I was still grieving us.
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What addictions and what controlling behaviors? Would you stay if you thought these were fixable? If he is willing to go to counseling would you not want to redeem the love that is clearly still there.

@Janis he doesn’t let me watch certain things or go certain places and he’s an angry drunk but he has to drink. Like I still love him but the way he makes me feel when we’re like a couple is very negative.

My therapist says don't remember the good times, realize the current situation. He is an angry alcoholic who demands certain things/ actions from you. No one "has to drink" and as much as you love him, is that environment really worth living in? Is that how you want to be treated? If the answer is no, seems like you need more self control and self awareness to keep it platonic

Is he willing to go to counseling or AA

Message me if you want. My husband is THE SAME WAY. I’m more open to separation though but the angry drinking is so relatable.

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