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Does Anyone Else Feel Guilty For Wanting To Exit A Relationship,even Though You Have Been Hurt By Your Significant Other?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Shillington, PA

He broke my trust over 2 years ago..I wanted a divorce then,and nothing has changed...I love him but I'm not in love with him..when I tried exiting b4 he tore up the divorce papers...he told me he would fight to the death to keep me...if a man came for me...
I've no feelings of closeness,or intimacy with him.I feel nothing when he kisses me...why do I not have the courage to just leave? I mean I know I don't have a place to stay long term,and all,.but I can make do...

June 12, 2018
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I've been where you are. Follow your instinct. Over the long run, it's better to end the relationship. Believe me. I know.

June 12, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I would say fear of the unknown can be main factor, not having a place to stay long term his threats to you being with someone else. Thing is you have to do what brings you happiness and joy and don't let anyone take that from you.

June 12, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

When I read your post I was reading my own story! I’ve been married for 35 years and feel exactly the same easy but I feel if I asked for a divorce my kids would hate me. What to do???

July 18, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Very True, and he wants to stay married...but I just don't see enough effort to stay

June 25, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Perhaps it is hard to leave a situation that is bad because we do not know what comes after leaving?

June 19, 2018

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