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Contemplating Divorce, Am I doing the right thing?

Just for some background information:
My husband and I have been together 8 years, married for 5 years. Same old story, it was great in the beginning and then something changed. Last year, I found emails he sent to escorts, wanting to set up appointments. I completely flipped out and immediately confronted him. He said that he never met with any one of them and that he would never again contact them. As you could assume, my trust in him completely disappeared, and this past year I have been trying to give him another chance to trust him again. Parts of the year were going good until I looked at our monthly phone bill, I just had a feeling in my gut something wasn't right. My gut was correct, He has been contacting different escorts by phone and text throughout the year. February, a few times in July (once, the day before we left on vacation), and just as recently as last week. I feel like enough is enough, you know? I'm not feeling like I should give him anymore chances when he already lied to me and did the thing he explicitly said he wouldn't. I saved every piece of evidence I found and already opened up my own checking account. I just don't know if I'm ready for my whole life to change, but I guess I don't have much of a choice. Is there any other way this can go down? Is there anything else I can do at this point? Advice would be much appreciated.
curiosi · 61-69, F
I'm sorry your pain must be incredible. You really have no choice but to move on. It's a scary thought and none likes to feel pain. Sometimes we must walk through the fire to find that we were stronger then we knew. You can't live like this as in the end you will find yourself worse off then if you pushed through and do what you know deep inside you need to do.
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
You are doing the right thing. Him seeking an escort is most definitely NOT your fault. The fact that he's gone back to the same behavior is beyond a red flag. Divorce is hard, but the pain will end at some point. Better than a life of always looking over your shoulder. Wishing you all the best..
Ynotisay · M
Sort of hard to offer advice without having much context.
Want to save the marriage? Approach him honestly and openly and find out why he's doing what he's doing. He may have some kink, that has nothing to do with you, that he's embarrassed to share.
That said, honesty is everything in a relationship.
In regards to your life changing? Life is always changing. It's also a solo, a short one at that, whether we're with someone or not. Wanting to be with someone is a very different animal than needing to be with someone. I have a feeling you'd do just fine on your own. And you can believe me or not but a whole world can open up post-divorce that has nothing to do with being in a relationship.
Good luck.
PrettyGurl24 · 26-30, F
First of all before you make a decision on anything...it's time you involve God. You need to talk to Him. God hates divorce. Don't divorce him but you should be aiming for forgiveness & reconciliation. I know that sounds counterproductive but you got to have faith. God is the redeemer & He can redeem your marriage.
Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Also you need to rest in the truth that God is the avenger. Hebrews 13:4 (ESV)
4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
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Goralski · 56-60, M
It's either that or put up with a lifetime of bull shit
jellybee03 · 36-40, F
Sadly, I think I've finally realized this... fool me once, shame on me, fool me twice... right?
Goralski · 56-60, M
@jellybee03: unfortunately. ..sorry
Speakyourmind · 26-30, M
Did you ask him why he went to escorts in the first place? Seems to me he felt unsatisfied sexually or may be wanted to try something new. Anyways you probably should leave him because if it was an one time thing he probably would have changed himself by now but the way things are going I don’t think there’s much you can do to make him turn back.
fluffyunicorn012 · 22-25, F
I would move on if I were you if he doesn't want to treat you like a princess and your treating him like a prince I'm sure that there are other men that would be happy to do so.
hunkalove · 61-69, M
Uh, ever think the escorts might be your fault?
jellybee03 · 36-40, F
Exactly how could the escorts be my fault? I often try to initiate sex, only for my husband to say, "maybe later" and then it never happens. I would love to hear your opinion.
hunkalove · 61-69, M
@jellybee03: Sounds like you are doing something wrong. Are you fat?
jellybee03 · 36-40, F
@hunkalove: Not fat, and take pretty good care of myself, good hygiene and all that. Any other ideas?
Newandimproved · 61-69, M
Dear Abby's classic response fits here

"would my life be better with him or without him"

answer that one and you'll have your answer.

 
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