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I continue to contemplate getting out of what I believe is a verbally / mentally abusive marriage - after 19 years.
First - I'm not handy around the house which my wife despises.That said prior to a year or so I tried to be everything to my wife but nothing I did was good enough and she wanted more.I gave up & now just go to work,spend time w/kids, do dishes,vacuum, some laundry nothing major.I own a co. & make over $500,000 yr. Still she spends more than I can make - note: we have 5 kids. She lives for house work so coming home feels like going to a 2nd job. If I sit & watch tv I feel guilty yet anything I do is not good enough. We aren't in love - she won't do counseling. She yells, slams, etc. We have 5 great kids ages 17 to 7 and it's not easy walking away - As much as I hate being in this marriage I'd hate not living together with my kids. My wife also isn't social. I am limited to being able to go out with friends - I NEVER CHEATED - HOPE I NEVER WILL! Any PRACTICAL THOUGHTS
First - I'm not handy around the house which my wife despises.That said prior to a year or so I tried to be everything to my wife but nothing I did was good enough and she wanted more.I gave up & now just go to work,spend time w/kids, do dishes,vacuum, some laundry nothing major.I own a co. & make over $500,000 yr. Still she spends more than I can make - note: we have 5 kids. She lives for house work so coming home feels like going to a 2nd job. If I sit & watch tv I feel guilty yet anything I do is not good enough. We aren't in love - she won't do counseling. She yells, slams, etc. We have 5 great kids ages 17 to 7 and it's not easy walking away - As much as I hate being in this marriage I'd hate not living together with my kids. My wife also isn't social. I am limited to being able to go out with friends - I NEVER CHEATED - HOPE I NEVER WILL! Any PRACTICAL THOUGHTS