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Husband won’t look for Job - attraction gone now, want divorce ?

Husband of 6 years was fired over 8 months ago. He won’t put his resume together. Naps and drinks beer all day. He wasn’t like this when we first met and keeps making promises to look for a job. He squandered 70k in savings and surprises me with us not having any money left..I’m at my wits end. After all the burden I’m carrying now I’m to the point that I’m ready to divorce him, and have let him know for months. It makes me so mad and I’ve lost my attraction to him. Is that normal ? He’s a good guy but had shit for romodel parents. His 65 year old mom works 60 hours a week while his dad squanders all their money, ruins credit.. poor woman doesn’t have a backbone so she won’t leave him..theyre alcoholics.. all traits I’m starting to see in my husband. Is there any looking up from here? Am I overreacting? Most importantly will I be attracted to him again if he does get his crap together at some point ? He won’t commit to counseling either... Anyone able to relate or been through something similar?
Frankyboy · 46-50, M
Wow !! Ok he's not going to change anything ..unless you show him what he is going to loose ... he's spent your family savings and I'm guessing makes all kinds of excuses to justify his stupidity. .. now tell me If he could spend all that savings .. was he thinking of yours and his future ? No !! So it falls on you to make him see what really is on the line here .. leave him .... make him see your not playing games .. this is real life . Leave him and don't give in until he shows you that you and your life together matter to him . It's hard I know but it's the only way you will know where his mind and feelings are at ... sorry it's come to this but you have to start thinking this way .. otherwise he won't get it, and showing him you mean business will be the only way to know where his heart is at ...
LyricalOne · F
Time to say goodbye unless you want to be in this position when you’re 65 because it certainly looks like he’s following in daddy’s footsteps.
First off, you aren't overreacting, (not by a long shot) squandering 70k without you're knowledge is a HUGE red flag. His refusal to accept responsibility and seek counseling is another one. I doubt you'll ever be attracted to him again, someone you pity for being too weak and lazy. Like abuse, these patterns of behavior never get better but will only worsen. Sorry, probably not what you wanted to hear. You are still young enough to move on, you sound intelligent and can certainly do better. I wish you the best. ((HUGS)))...I know this hard for you!
TheProphet · M
Run away as fast as you can. He isn't going to change. Why should he, you're supporting him.
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Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M
You are definitely not overreacting. If anything you are under reacting. If his parents are alcoholics then there is a very good chance he is as well. The sad truth is when it comes to an alcoholic you can’t trust them as far as you can throw them. I know a thing or two as my aunt is an alcoholic and well let’s not open that can of worms.
Personally I would leave him but that is your choice to make
Loygan11 · 36-40, M
Sounds like he needs to be kicked in the nuts everyday
SW-User
You're not overreacting and it is normal. That doesn't mean he won't change his ways, but if he does, and I'm not trying to put the onus on you, but it'll likely take more than him seeking counsel to make this work but together unless you can work out emotions that have been built together.
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Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
There is no reason in life to kick a person (who means no harm) while they are clearly down. I hope you remember this next time someone does that to you.@silmarilion456
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TheArchitect · 36-40, M
I'm sorry you have gotten to that point. Here if you wanna talk :)
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
He's not gonna change hon. Get out while you can.
SW-User
you should SUPPORT HIM
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
I have for 8 months. I think it might be different if he would actually just put together a resume but won’t or apply for any jobs.. so now I’m stuck paying a 3k mortgage and all of our groceries, cars, bills etc with no help or end in sight @SW-User after all the suppprt I’ve given him I feel like how it’s just contributing to him taking advantage of me
Zonuss · 41-45, M
Divorce em.

 
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