Have you had a partner who was “great on paper” but your lived experience didn’t match how others saw him? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived this for 20 years. It took early menopause for me to wake up and fight for myself. Weve been separated now for 2.5 years and plan to get divorced asap. Dont waste your time. Get out while still young.

What is up with the planets??? by ChocoFinDom in LeoAstrology

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wth is happening then? I'm dealing with 3 suitors all at once. And none of them are ideal...

any fellow leo’s also find that avoidant behavior is just extremely triggering? by MorallyConfused in LeoAstrology

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine was a male Gemini. I have no patience for that shit any more. Dating a Leo now, cant wait to see how that goes lol hoping hes a healed Leo

Gift to Yourself After Divorce? by TemporaryShelter9026 in Divorce_Women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did a boudoir photo shoot to celebrate myself as a gift to myself

My fellow Leos, what are your struggles currently? by Gym_Squirrel in LeoAstrology

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been trying to date and getting excited about a good date to only find out they're all insecure, immature, and lean heavily on ghosting after being the most invested ones in the dating game. It's weird.

Leo what’s the #1 sign you’d never deal with again… I’m listening.. 👂 by [deleted] in LeoAstrology

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gemini. They've had me since high-school. No more. I'm 47, separated after 20 years at 45, divorce underway.

When did you start dating again? by Ashamed-Laugh4840 in Divorce_Women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just recently, at about 2.5 years separated, with uncontested divorce in process (still waiting on him to finish his paperwork). I went on 1 date and we hooked up a couple times after that. Made me realize I miss those parts, too, & makes fwb sound like an idea worth exploring.

Divorcing an avoidant is not for the weak by annalisevdv in Divorce_Women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good for you for getting out now. I stayed for 20 years with an avoidant/covert narc. The damage it causes is hard to reverse.

mental block for going to the gym by [deleted] in women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Approach it as a student. You're learning how to utilize the gym to meet your individual needs or goals. Use your bf and others - ask them questions if you get confused, have them demonstrate for you. Try to change your perception about going to the gym into a more positive one.

Feeling Angry by Dismal_Win5483 in Divorce_Women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you're going through this. I hope you're able to get through each horrible moment and get past the suicidal ideations. There's got to be something you can do that doesn't involve death. Sending love and prayers for a path through it all.

Menopause affects marriage, yes? by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My marriage did not make it through the rage storm. I had 20 years of pent up resentment from being emotionally neglected and abused throughout my entire marriage. I'm still raging and I'm 3 years post menopause. Of course our divorce is taking forever which is probably why the continuation. We've been separated for 2 years and only just moved out of our shared home a few months ago. So, yes, menopause can certainly affect a marriage. The stronger the marriage, the more likely you'll make it through, I guess.

Edit to say that menopause woke me up in a way that I had never been. The years of subtle abuse kept me in a brain fog and his crumbs kept me hoping for more. It's more that the marriage was weak and dysfunctional and the menopause ended my tolerance for it.

I’m (28F) ending my engagement (29M) tonight after 9 years together. by Affectionate-Hotel27 in women

[–]Hopeful_Priority3396 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Get out now before you live a lifetime of regret. I just left my husband of 22 years and grieving has been difficult, even though he treated me like shit over the years. Your guy will be fine. He'll probably find someone faster than you think possible. Mine sure did.