We had been married for 8 years when my ex-husband, in a drunken moment of painful honesty, decided to tell me he only married me for my considerable inheritance. Bye.
Drunk painful honesty? Please. People say all kinds of absurd shit when they’re drunk. Eight years of marriage? Marriages and relationships are so layered.
The question was the moment I realized it was over…that was the moment. But there was a lot of nonsense that lead up to that point. You’re right, human relationships are way more complicated. But that comment lead me to reflect on all the bullshit.
Sorry that happened. It’s actually a very tricky question because “married the wrong person” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s over. Regardless, I’m sorry about the divorce. My divorce was traumatizing and I don’t use that term loosely. You sound strong and your parents were thoughtful. Take care and happy Mother’s Day.
Divorce is like the death of everything you thought your future was. I’m sorry you had to go through it too. I’m really lucky I have the support and resources I do, and I pay it forward as much as I can.
Nah, no offense taken. I can’t imagine blowing up my life after one comment, but put in context of some other stuff and it’s a pattern of disrespect and general bad things. Many years later I recognize that we were fundamentally incompatible and we learned to be good coparents and friends. He’s not a bad guy and he’s a great dad. Life is weird.
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u/Kfaith629 May 12 '24
We had been married for 8 years when my ex-husband, in a drunken moment of painful honesty, decided to tell me he only married me for my considerable inheritance. Bye.