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My husband wanted a divorce last week,came back, and now tonight he says he doesn't know if it can work out?

User Profile: emotionalOwl5300
emotionalOwl5300 December 17th, 2021

Last week out of the blue my husband said it was over. He went to work and I started making plans to move out and stuff. I have several mental problems and he has never understood or even wanted to. This past year I just went down with my health mentally and physically. I couldn't keep the house clean . I did the best I could. He never went "without" even times I was physically sick he still got his needs... he says I don't keep the house clean enough and that since I am a housewife I should have no problem. Our house is not bad or dirty . It's just not perfect. We have been married 9 yrs and never had a problem this bad...it would make sense if he was seeing someone else but he is not ...he won't let me get a job either....so I am just wondering what I should do...

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User Profile: Annie34
Annie34 December 17th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300 Firstly you should take a moment and ask yourself whether your needs are being met

User Profile: Annie34
Annie34 December 17th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300 Your husband not wanting to understand your mental conditions seems like a lopsided arrangement to me And a huge red flag Did he say why he wants to get divorced? If it's not another person maybe you can ask what the specific issue is and agree on a plan of action to course correct your marriage Either way you should start to prepare yourself for the worst case scenario

User Profile: emotionalOwl5300
emotionalOwl5300 OP December 17th, 2021

He keeps going back and forth. All he said is I didn't keep the house clean enough. I have been trying my best...yes I am preparing..I just don't like the mind games....

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User Profile: Annie34
Annie34 December 17th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300 Have you taken some time to think about what you really want? The back and forth and mind games must be wearing on you From my experience as a housewife there's a tendency to always put his needs first

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User Profile: emotionalOwl5300
emotionalOwl5300 OP December 17th, 2021

Yes his needs are first. He has control. I have nothing unless I'm with him and he made sure of that . I havent worked in 10 yrs , I quit my job for him and everything. I am almost 50 and I am just tired of this ....

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User Profile: Annie34
Annie34 December 17th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300 I'm so sorry that he's doing this to you

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emotionalOwl5300 OP December 17th, 2021

Thanks for caring!

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User Profile: Annie34
Annie34 December 17th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300 I know that what you're feeling is devastating You shouldn't be treated this way During this tough time try to be kind and loving to yourself

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User Profile: determinedShip1191
determinedShip1191 December 28th, 2021

@emotionalOwl5300

I'll preface this by saying I'm a guy, it isn't his decision whether you work or not. If you want a job, get a job. If the house isn't perfect the way he wants ask him to finish it off to make it perfect.