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Help with my fourth kid! (wife)

Well hello and thanks for reading. My wife is my fourth child.  We have been together for 12 years, married for 3. (Did it for the kids, mistake) and the last 8 mos have been pretty bad.  I am a truck driver and for the last 10 years I have been away most of the week. So I never really saw the everyday goings on.  When I was home, I tried to get things straightened out to where I felt they should be and that never worked. Anyway, 8 mos ago I got a job where I am home every day. Work nights. So I see how the house is run and the kids are reprimanded and what rules she keeps and it is crazy! She told me 8 mos ago that she wanted to seperate then 2 days later said we can't do it financially. I told her she needed to get a job. She got the job she wanted after 7 mos. I took up sleeping in the basement full time. I told her I was not giving her any money anymore not getting a phone for her, hoping that would motivate her. No luck because.....her mother got it all for her. Her mother in addition to watching our kids during the day  cleans the litter boxes, does laundry and dishes.She has been doing this for our whole relationship. She never ever lets her daughter really deal with life. I took over the bills 4 mos ago. Surprise every one was  at least one month late. She cannot stay in a budget. I took over the shopping. She does not call or hardly talk to me at all and never mind the loving. That happens maybe, once a month. I keep telling myself I'm not gonna do it and I always fold. So I am screaming out here, please has anyone dealt with this situation? I want to divorce but financially can't do it. Her mother said she had offered her money to get an apartment and my wife bailed on it. She has told me she doesn't want the house but she won't leave. We have been to 2 different counselors and no change. Phew! Help!

by feebo   89 Posts 
Posted on 2/21/2009 9:37 PM
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Wow, I have heard similar stories from friends who have spouses that are like that.  I don't know they do it.  But then again, my ex never did anything to help out at home either.  I did it all; did all the housework, worked full time, raised 4 children, did the yard work, etc. and he went to work, came home and that was the end of his day for 20 years.  I finally decided I had enough cause I realized I was miserable and that he was never going to participate in anything other than going to work - that was his entire contribution to our marriage.  Financially it is difficult.....I am struggling now that I am divorced.  But it is worth it!  I'm much happier.  So, I believe you have to think about whether all of this is worth it or not.  Good luck in you decision making.
by jmfski60   53 Posts
Posted on 2/22/2009 11:38 PM
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Wow, it sounds like you have tried at least with the counseling. Have you had a serious talk with her mother regarding your child/wife? Maybe if she sees how her enabling her has not helped, she could help work with your wife to become a responsible adult.
I have not dealt with a situation like this so hard to give you any real answers. But for yourself, you need to decide what's needed. Financially divorce is very difficult, but emotionally living unhappy is devastating. With that in mind, weigh the differences and what's best for you and the kids.
by kdb   3175 Posts
Posted on 2/22/2009 11:23 AM
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