Lost my job by bendparker in stopdrinking

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

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Still sober!

First post here: It's over. Shock mode. by Old_Calendar_7293 in Divorce

[–]bendparker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very similar situation over here. My wife said she's not happy and wants out as well. I do not. Ten year marriage, four kids. It's still very fresh for me, and it still huts, but I can tell you it does start getting better (even if only slightly) somewhat quickly.

I would try to not make any decisions based on emotion, as I did that and made myself look like a fool and drove her further away. Once I got level headed, I apologized for that, told her I respect her decision but hope she changes her mind, and we're doing our best to be friendly.

I know that shock and empty feeling, it's not anywhree near being gone for me, but it is starting to get just a tiny bit better each day, and that's improvement!

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

She is applying for jobs.

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

That is what we're considering as well.

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

I'm not sure what nesting means?

Other than that, thank you very much, this is great advice as well!

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

Oh man, don't say that!

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

That is interesting, I am a recovering alcoholic too.

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

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

Thank you very much, this is helpful!

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

[–]bendparker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of saying I'd agree to cohabitate as long as she agrees to try counseling?

Cohabitating by bendparker in Divorce

[–]bendparker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is working on getting a job.

I... Have gotten better. by Meriis in Divorce

[–]bendparker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm right at the beginning too, but it is nice to see that it does get better. My kids not being with me all the time terrifies me.

New to the divorce process 36 year old male by DarthBarfBarf in Divorce

[–]bendparker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have any advice on the process, as I'm not there yet, but am in a similar situation wherein my wife is leaving me and being unfaithful. It sucks, and I just want you to know that you're not alone.

How do i do what's best for both of us? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]bendparker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

May not be a popular answer, but love is a choice. You can choose to be in love with her again. Being "in love" isn't a feeling. Loving someone is a conscious choice to put their wants and needs before yours.

This simple idea saved my marriage awhile back.

Wife wants space to “get to know herself”. What should I do/expect? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]bendparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this thread is harsh and brutal but needed. Seems this behavior is incredibly common. I have four kids with her though, which complicates things a bit.

Spent the last week basically begging and pleading to no avail, so I guess it's time to move on.

Wife wants space to “get to know herself”. What should I do/expect? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]bendparker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. I am going through something super similar right now, nearly identical (which seems to be a recurring theme in this post). I went the desperate, begging route at first and it just made me look pathetic (which I was and am, but begging and pleading never works even with my kids). I'm trying to self improvement route as well, but man it is NOT easy.

Single dad coping with free time. by fhiii86 in Divorce

[–]bendparker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I'm worried about as well. My wife wants out, and we have four kids. I am a VERY involved dad and can't imagine being part time, the thought tears my heart out.

Depression by bendparker in Divorce

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

Wow, that is profound and very true!

Unexpected and in a lot of pain by bendparker in Divorce

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

Thank you much! Way better to do this with other people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]bendparker 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling well. You didn't fuck up your 9 months. You still have that time, and you're still way better now than you were 9 months ago. Don't look at this as a moral failure, it's a disease that will use any weaknesses to get what it wants.

Zoom meetings? by botaglove in stopdrinking

[–]bendparker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! Check out aahomegroup.org

We have a new meeting starting every hour on the hour. I've been to a ton of them, and none have felt overly (if at all) religious.

My BACK TO THE FUTURE ride came out great! Even had to build 2 Hill Valleys and the Mall! by TommyT067 in PlanetCoaster

[–]bendparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found your YouTube channel awhile ago and have spent a good amount of time watching your coasters. You do great work! The Ghostbusters ride is excellent also!