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Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas #6967138
08/17/20 09:23 PM
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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I've been going back and forth on whether or not to post anything about this, but like many on here, lots of you feel like extended family. I'm not looking for sympathy or advice, but I wouldn't turn down some words of encouragement. 2020 has been rough, I lost my job in March, now this. I can't say it was totally out of the blue, but that doesn't lessen the sting at all. It's felt more like a roommate type relationship withour the benefits than a marriage for longer than I care to admit. She moved in with me after about a year of dating seriously, and she got pregnant about 6 months later. We got married because it seemed like the right thing to do, now I'm not so sure. We had our daughter 5.5 years ago and finally got married about 3 years ago. Our daughter is the best thing I've ever made, and I don't regret our decision to have her for a second. She's an amazing kid and surprises me every day.

For now I'm staying with my parents in the same school district only a few miles away. She's going to try and keep the house, which is fine with me since we only have a year into it and no equity. She's never made a mortgage payment as long as we've been together, through the 3 houses we've had in that time. Luckily we don't have any shared debt other than the house, and neither of us wants any child support or alimony since we're planning to split custody of our daughter. Unfortunately the divorce won't be finalized until Janiary and I can't even get started getting a new loan on a house until it's done. I'm planning to use the time living with my parents to pay down credit card debt so I have a lower debt to income ratio when it comes time to get a new house.

I don't care if this fades away and most ignore it. It's been therapeutic just writing this out. I may even delete it later. Like those letters you write then burn up. But im sure there are others on here who have been in my shoes, though I never thought I'd be in this position until recently.

Thanks for reading, and I hope your 2020 is going a heck of a lot better than mine.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967144
08/17/20 09:28 PM
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Prayers from Va.


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Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967149
08/17/20 09:31 PM
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Going thru a divorce can seem like its the worst thing that can happen to you at the time,but for me it was the best thing that ever happened to me in a long run. Good luck with whatever you do. My only advise is get a good lawyer.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967150
08/17/20 09:33 PM
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Sorry this is happening to you. I am also going through it. Wife had major struggles with mental illness after my brother died, his death seemed to set her off. Spent 100k on treatment for her, didnt help. She decided to leave and clean out the rest of our savings, she also filed taxes by herself and claimed the entire 100k in deductions so now I have a heckuva tax bill.

I'm 30 and back at my parents, not proud of it, don't like it. Had to bust my butt this summer to try and pay off the taxes, haven't even had time to pursue the divorce. By 30 together we had saved almost 400k, plan was to buy a house free and clear, my goal now is to be at zero again by the end of this year.

The only time I did not wake up dreaming about her was when I went on a couple brief dates with another girl, didn't amount to much and the dreams are back.

You can PM me anytime if you'd like.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967154
08/17/20 09:35 PM
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Been there, done thst. 2021 will be better, and 2022 will be better than 21. My advise, leave the radio off, leave the bottle down, and find something physical to do, and do it over and over again. It’s easier to get rest and not make stupid decisions when you’re busy kicking your own rear end daily. Time will take care of it.


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Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967155
08/17/20 09:37 PM
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You are in my thoughts and prayers bud. Not fun, not fun indeed. Went through it myself and have helped several family and friends through it too. It does get better.
Take a day at a time, take care of your self and those you love. Eat well, sleep well, best you can, it matters. Somehow you will get through it, but it does take time.
Stay busy, find way to help and stay busy. Clean, fix something, it all matters and helps.
Jim

Last edited by jabNE; 08/17/20 09:41 PM.

Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967156
08/17/20 09:37 PM
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Hang in there. But now than a decade from now. ....That dont make anything any easier at this timr and place though. Be tough be strong. You got this.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967158
08/17/20 09:41 PM
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So sorry to hear. I’ll be praying for you. I mean that!

You too Donnersurvivor. Both of you take care and God bless


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Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967163
08/17/20 09:46 PM
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Hang in there. Time heals. If it was inevitable, delaying will only make it more difficult and more complicated. You got your whole life ahead of you and a wonderful child to share it with.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967166
08/17/20 09:47 PM
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I learned in my divorce the only thing we can control is if we get back up after being knocked down. Sometimes we know we are going to just get knocked down again by getting up but eventually you will overcome it.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967168
08/17/20 09:48 PM
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Divorce is never easy but you seem to have a good grasp on things. It sounds amicable and you both want what is best for your daughter. Great idea on paying down your credit card debts.Good luck in the future and enjoy the outdoors as that can be therapeutic!

Chris


>>In God we trust<<
Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967170
08/17/20 09:50 PM
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The best way to get over one, is to get on another one. Seriously I feel for ya man.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967173
08/17/20 09:52 PM
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I hope it goes as well as possible for you.

Never say anything bad about your exwife to your daughter. Hopefully she doesn't say anything bad about you to your daughter. It crushes a child psyche when they are pulled into a fight between their parents.

Men typically get screwed over by the system in a divorce. Make sure every agreement is in writing. Don't trust that the divorce will stay amicable. Always be very careful what you say when leaving a message for or sending a text to your exwife. Be careful with sharing details with people you both know. Don't let your exwife goad you into making a poor decision.

Good luck.

Keith

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: KeithC] #6967177
08/17/20 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by KeithC
Don't trust that the divorce will stay amicable.
Keith



Take that advice seriously.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967183
08/17/20 09:57 PM
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Get your own lawyer! Know a guy lost everything doing the one lawyer deal. Went in to court and everything was changed from what was agreed on.


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Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967185
08/17/20 09:58 PM
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No words, other than best of luck, stay strong, but know it's okay to be vulnerable...just don't be naive.


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Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967193
08/17/20 10:06 PM
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Sorry to hear that. I'll be praying for you guys.
In order to split custody without child support you both would need to figure out a 50/50 schedule which includes holidays birthdays etc... I know lots of people with 50/50 custody and it works great. Example: you have your daughter Monday and Tuesday and every other weekend. She has her Wed & Thursday and every other weekend. Obviously mothers day daughter with mom fathers day daughter with dad. Then you need to figure out who claims her on taxes. One of you will have 1 more day than the other in the year.
Gotta figure out all debts, financials (all income, retirement, bank accounts etc..) check with broker to see if there's equity, the market is insane right now houses are selling well over asking.

Figure out this stuff now and don't use the courts so when you go to court you don't waste anyone's time or money.

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967197
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My observation is that most start out very amicable but then wind up being all about dollars and cents. I want to echo the advice on a lawyer. They can handle a lot of the stuff that might get nasty.

Thoughts and strength to you!

Moosetrot

Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967199
08/17/20 10:08 PM
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I certainly can't offer any good advice on this subject.


Life ain't supposed to be easy.
Re: Going through the big D, and I don't mean Dallas [Re: tlguy] #6967215
08/17/20 10:19 PM
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I agree with many of these posts went through it a few years back, we had 4 kids I got all of them due to circumstances after the rough stuff it was one of the best things that happened found my best freind and her and I have been happily married ever since. Not giving advice just a comment when ya get back on the horse look for someone with similar interests / hobbies its made the years fly by ... Good luck brother

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