Separation epiphany

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katiejg

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I'm looking for some guidance maybe some kind words. About a month ago my husband and I separated, we've been married for going on 2 years and together for over 8. He decided that despite loving me, he was finding it hard to continue committing himself. He thinks that I deserve to have a better life than what he can commit too and what he thinks he could give me. We both were faithful. We did fight a bit, it also seemed like a lot of things were stacked up against us couldn't find Steady work, no money, living with his parents, just a lot of pressure. But at no point did I ever want us to give up. Before we got married, divorce was never an option. But all that changed! For me some days I feel like I've lost my whole future. Seems like the end of the world, even though I know that's not true. I'm 26 and he is 31. And we've been together since I was 18. I knew when we got together we totally different people kind of Polar Opposites but we could always find something we liked together.

Just the other day he ended up coming by and giving me some things I had unknowingly left. And it was nice to see him but nowhere near as emotional as it was previous times that I had seen him. I do know that I love him very much. But somehow I can't help but think maybe this was a long time coming. A lot of our point of veiws are very different. When we met he was not a Christian but before we got married he accepted Jesus in his heart.

I've always wanted someone that was loving and comforting a little spontaneous and had a goal in life. And in the beginning he was But as time went on he didn't know what he wanted out of life he seemed to fall in and out of his alcoholism and drug use. For a while I was oblivious to his using promised you would stop and then I would catch him again. And for me that was a deal-breaker but I love them and threatened I would leave and he would quit for awhile then he would always go back to it. I've never done any kind of drugs I've never even smoked a cigarette it's just not someone I've ever wanted to be. My goal in life was always to find someone to be in love and have a family and he said that was his goal as well but never acted on it. A journal and I pray even though it's still hard something is telling me that this is what's for the best.

We still want to have a friendship out of this because that's how we started was as friends. But somehow cards making it just a little easier everyday and I know but it's some point the right man will be introduced into my life.
 
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Ariel82

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It is good you are more at peace with your separation. Just keep praying and God will lead you.
 
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Ugly

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There's more going on with him than he's letting on. People don't leave marriages for the reasons he's given. Maybe he does feel that way, but that's not his reason for leaving.

Just keep in mind, spiritually speaking, neither of you have grounds for divorce. Which isn't legalism, but truth. I'm not telling you what to do, just reminding you. What you or he does is between that person and God, not my business. But such things have to be given consideration.

It does sound as if this was bad from the start, but I'm sure that's no consolation. I've been in relationships that were bad ideas from the beginning and it didn't hurt any less when they ended. Hopefully, whatever happens, you both can find some peace in God through it all.
 
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katiejg

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I'm sure there are more reasons but not any that he is willing to give me.Unfortunately it only takes one person wanting a divorce for a marriage to fail, and it only takes one person filing for divorce for it to go through and be legally unmarried. I never wanted to be separated I never want a divorce. I love him and I want to be with him but if he doesn't want to be with me, I can't make him.
 
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you never said that he loved YOU,...one-sided 'love' can not survive a relationship and carry it by itself...
 
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I'm sure there are more reasons but not any that he is willing to give me.Unfortunately it only takes one person wanting a divorce for a marriage to fail, and it only takes one person filing for divorce for it to go through and be legally unmarried. I never wanted to be separated I never want a divorce. I love him and I want to be with him but if he doesn't want to be with me, I can't make him.
Has the law changed recently? I thought there was no divorce until both sides signed the papers.
 
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katiejg

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No I did say. Despite loving me he decided that he didn't want to hold me back from the life he knows I want. (Family)
 
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katiejg

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That might be true but why would you hold someone against their will he doesn't want to be in the marriage why should I lock him in. Yes I would absolutely love for us to stay married and work through this but if he's not willing to do so then I'm not going to hold him against his will that just is going to bring up a lot of resentment and hurt
 
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That might be true but why would you hold someone against their will he doesn't want to be in the marriage why should I lock him in. Yes I would absolutely love for us to stay married and work through this but if he's not willing to do so then I'm not going to hold him against his will that just is going to bring up a lot of resentment and hurt
Actually, it was more about all of this is his doing I was checking out. As far as resentment and hurt goes, it sounds like this is all working out perfectly for you, so nothing of that whatsoever. You're already looking for Husband #2.

Have you even studied the Bible enough to know if you should be looking for Husband #2?

It feels like you think you were given an escape capsule and took it quickly, even before finding out if the ship was sinking. And now you want strangers to tell you you did fine, get married to someone new quickly.

I'm really not sure what you wanted when you posted, but I see red flags over lots of what you said. Do you want advice or approval?
 
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katiejg

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That's your opinion definitely not a fact because I don't want anybody else but my husband but when someone tells you that they love you but they're not in love with you anymore and wants a divorce you don't try to trap them in a relationship you let them try to work it out he has a lot more problems than I'm ever willing to tell anybody so you can sit behind your phone or keyboard and being judgemental b!tch. That's just fine with me but I'm not going to listen to it I came here for advice not to be judged
 

Tommy379

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You wrote that you love him, you wrote that you want to be with him, fight for him.
 
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katiejg

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That's what no one's getting. I am fighting for him I try to talk to him but he doesn't want to talk to me. I've been loyal and faithful and have tried and am still trying I've never given up but he's given up. So that's why I'm on this site I'm trying to get some advice. But no one's getting is I'm willing to wait and continue to try but at the same time I can't wait around forever for someone who doesn't want to be with me. Is there a certain amount of time I should give him to come around?
 
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Compare Post 1, to Post 4, to Post 10, to Post 12, and tell me who you see looking for some guidance.

Post 1 is someone who is fine to be out of the marriage but remain friends, since having kids is the main plan. Post 4 says it's a done deal. The divorce papers have come and gone. Post 10, shows someone who wants whatever she wants and don't dare anyone suggest anything against it. And post 12 is a woman who says she's not giving up.
 

Tommy379

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That's what no one's getting. I am fighting for him I try to talk to him but he doesn't want to talk to me. I've been loyal and faithful and have tried and am still trying I've never given up but he's given up. So that's why I'm on this site I'm trying to get some advice. But no one's getting is I'm willing to wait and continue to try but at the same time I can't wait around forever for someone who doesn't want to be with me. Is there a certain amount of time I should give him to come around?
Well the vows are until death do you part.
 
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That's what no one's getting. I am fighting for him I try to talk to him but he doesn't want to talk to me. I've been loyal and faithful and have tried and am still trying I've never given up but he's given up. So that's why I'm on this site I'm trying to get some advice. But no one's getting is I'm willing to wait and continue to try but at the same time I can't wait around forever for someone who doesn't want to be with me. Is there a certain amount of time I should give him to come around?
Yeah ... about 5 minutes. Nobody is expected to make a martyr out of themselves for somebody that has made it obvious that they don't want to be with you. I wouldn't wait around either.
 
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AmmaBev

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It sounds like he has changed since you first met him when he accepted Jesus and wanted a marriage with you. How disappointing this is to you, to say the least! It must be heartbreaking and I'm sorry. However, it does sound like he may be depending on alcohol at this point and therefore rejecting you. The first step would be to share your feelings - how things were when you first were married and now how things are. Say this in a non-confronting way, sticking to the impact his behavior is having on you. Ask him if he sees a change and what does he want now? Suggest counseling. You may call Focus on Family at 855 382 5433 for free phone counsel. Here is a link that may help your perspective. Dealing With an Alcoholic Spouse
God bless you are you walk through the wilderness at this time in your life. He knows you and sees your hurt and is your good Shepherd to lead you to green pastures. Ammabev