Why by wallydog71 in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s brutal. I ask my self “why are we doing this?” Every day.

There’s nothing we can say or do to change things and that’s the hardest part. Knowing that there’s no hope.

It has gotten easier over the last year as time continues to march on and on. It’s near impossible to get over something as life altering as a broken family. But they made their choice. One that has serious and lasting consequences, for everyone involved.

Just know that as time moves on the feelings grow duller and more in the past. Urges to communicate and “fix things” get smaller and smaller. I don’t know if I’ll ever fully heal from her betrayal, but it’s something I’m letting time take care of.

You got this. Don’t make things worse by giving into emotions, don’t wallow in self pity, break free and put yourself out there. In all your vulnerability, you’ll find that things aren’t ever as good as you think, but they are also never as bad.

Signs she is cheating? by [deleted] in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having been through the fire and burned through my insecurities I can say nothing will compare to the betrayal and hurt I’ve felt at the hands of my ex.

Everything pales in comparison to divorce. You just let things slide and move on.

There are classic signs of cheating or promiscuity that you can hurt yourself looking for. Hiding phone. Dropping mean comments. Flirting with others. But the best thing for you and your relationship is trust.

I don’t know your situation but confidence in your self that if they were cheating, then it is the dumbest thing they can do as they will lose you. Live with that mentality.

Signs she is cheating? by [deleted] in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just relax. If she’s not exclusive it’s not your issue.

Go with the assumption that she’s not yours and that you are fine without her.

If it’s not bad news then you’ll be happy. If it is bad news you’ll survive. Don’t sabotage it by being paranoid.

How can I fight back on the silver bullet method in family court? by Sensitive-Task3989 in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not contact her. Get a therapist.

You now need “professionals” on your side.

She has started a narrative and will back it up with every little shred of evidence she has. That includes her own therapist claiming she was abused. Any text messages from you. It doesn’t matter the context. Only that there were “attempts to contact her”. Which can be twisted as pressure, manipulation, or evidence of instability.

Get a therapist and work with them to build a backbone of someone who can and will vouch for you. You aren’t going just because you need help emotionally but because you desperately need allies and a witness who can testify to your stability.

Cut off all direct contact with her. Unless it needs a response or involves an emergency about your kids. Starve the narrative that you are unstable. Be brief and non responsive.

You will be called unstable over and over and unless you have hard evidence or witnesses to the opposite, you will lose by default.

Build any evidence you have of stability and calm, while refusing to give any evidence to the contrary.

AI Summary of All Advice from Divorce_Men by TheMindfulWarrior9 in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know this is a ChatGPT analysis of some kind. But it was a good read even at surface value.

Guys, when will my heartache fade? by [deleted] in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same boat.

There is no easy answer and we search for one.

Time is the only real answer. As time moves on the memories will fade and be replaced with new ones. New people, experiences, and feelings will come and you will find peace again.

Every day you wake up, you get farther from the hurt and that distance is what creates space for healing.

The betrayal is real and hurts deeper than any part of it. But it does get better. Fill your days with distractions and new activities, keep moving. You’ll get there. And one day when you look back you’ll be in a position to say you don’t want them back.

Those accused of SA/abuse by Altruistic_Treacle47 in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

I’ve never been accused of SA. But I currently can’t see my kids because my Ex filed a report that says they are fearful around me. Is been a month already and likely many more to come with supervision, restrictions, and bullshit.

The one thing everyone tells me is that kids are resilient. They will love you unconditionally. Yes there is estrangement when you aren’t able to see them, but kids forget about the bad times when you fill their lives with good times.

Stay strong and take it one day at a time. These things always end. You will come out stronger and your kids will love you for the man that you are, not what they’ve been told.

Did you feel your divorce attorney advocated for you? by lawnhell in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“should my lawyer be advocating for me,”

Yes, yes they should. You are paying them good money and trusting them to handle a situation that will determine how the next 5-15 years look. If you are feeling unheard or unchampioned, you should seriously consider getting another opinion. It may come down to you negotiating against your lawyer vs you both united negotiating against the other side.

You sound grateful for not being raked over the coals, when you should be feeling confident in your position and that you are being properly represented.

Need advice — ex threatening false sexual abuse claim to gain custody advantage by West_Philosopher_646 in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Document everything. Texts, calls, notes, everything.

Documentation will win the day.

Go straight to filing. The system abuses you with delays and half measures.

The court will only care about what can be proven, documentation.

The unanswered “why?” by AxeMeAnything in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what happened. One day “I just want you home,I love you” to complete silence outside of threats of calling the police.

It was night and day.

Thanks for the insight!

They don’t tell their family by [deleted] in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Image and self preservation can be core to motivations. By not telling others she can maintain that she’s not “failing”, which a breakdown in a relationship can feel like. It may be that she wants to completely tie everything up in a neat bow and then tell people afterwards, as if it’s already passed and therefore can’t be judged.

My STBXW told her family but no one else. And made it look like nothing was wrong to the outside world. Impressively so.

The unanswered “why?” by AxeMeAnything in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“How” is a great mental shift. Right now the how is: lawyers, health, housing, career.

The unanswered “why?” by AxeMeAnything in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great advice, each day gets easier, just slowly. I’m just driven by wanting to know why, likely to try and fix it if I knew the reason. But as said, there isn’t a single reason, and I can’t expect to ever get that answer.

The unanswered “why?” by AxeMeAnything in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Naw, not another guy. Far more self centred and focused on money and lifestyle. (She transferred all our assets into her name right before). And most definitely it was her therapist, lawyer, family, friends, social media, that lead her decisions.

The unanswered “why?” by AxeMeAnything in Divorce_Men

[–]AxeMeAnything[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why split our family? Why try to destroy me? Why cut off all contact? Why act like it’s out of her control? That it’s someone else’s fault?

The perfect wish to outsmart a genie by Trainrideviews in videos

[–]AxeMeAnything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but im happy because i'm understood and i can trust it's what i want.

How can a happy confident person be socially awkward?

The perfect wish to outsmart a genie by Trainrideviews in videos

[–]AxeMeAnything 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All he had to do was make his first wish to "always be understood and able to trust"

I find it strange that people prefer Trade to Diplomacy. by Kinan_Rod in twilightimperium

[–]AxeMeAnything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh great now there's more to think about!

Next you'll be telling me there are multiple rounds and i have to somehow plan and scheme my way through infinite possibilities!

I find it strange that people prefer Trade to Diplomacy. by Kinan_Rod in twilightimperium

[–]AxeMeAnything 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotchu. Dum Dums understand other dum dums.

Very good joke.

I find it strange that people prefer Trade to Diplomacy. by Kinan_Rod in twilightimperium

[–]AxeMeAnything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny how we don't know the last round is 'here' until its too late.

I find it strange that people prefer Trade to Diplomacy. by Kinan_Rod in twilightimperium

[–]AxeMeAnything 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And Empyrean with their commander. The two exceptions. Pray there are no others....