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When is a marriage over

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Vauxhall58 Mon 16-Apr-18 16:44:20

I’ve been with my Husband now nearly twenty years I don’t think I love him I did it’s just died . He’s retired now doesn’t want to do much except watch sport on tv . He expects me to work full time do the shopping wash up dry up and much of everything else I’m bored I’m fed up there’s no sex none for 6 years I’m not interested he doesn’t turn me On anymore
But then again it’s not easy finding somewhere else to live .
Anybody have any ideas no horrible remarks please

Nanny41 Sun 22-Apr-18 15:11:27

Cant he help during the day when you are working, then settle down with a clear consience in the evening and watch sport then, he may need to be more active, and helping you is a start.
Good luck

starbird Mon 23-Apr-18 02:24:58

If you are hesitant to take the other advice on here, why not go away for a week’s holiday? See what happens when you return - has he missed you, did he cope with cooking etc? Did you feel dread at having to go back? If so, leave him.

Windyweather Mon 30-Apr-18 16:34:02

Vauxhall could his attitude be over a lack of sex?

If I read your post correctly there's been none for 6 years as it's you that's not interested, because he doesn't turn you on anymore. Perhaps in his mind he thinks he won't do anything for you to spite you?

carol58 Tue 08-May-18 16:02:47

On dear, I feel for you Vauxhall58 & HAZBEEN. I've been going through a similar situation for the past few years, although he still works & I'm self employed / semi retired. I was a fool when younger, working full time, bringing up my kids (not his though they lived with us) trying to do all the housework, shopping,cooking etc. and now I'm older and at home more he just expects to be waited on hand & foot. Unless I make a real fuss he never moves from the TV & sofa in the evenings or at weekends apart from to eat, shower & sleep. If I suggest an outing or a weekend away he's always 'not bothered '(his way of saying no). Hardly ever have sex, it can be months & months and we don't even very often sleep in the same bed anymore. So.... I just got a life of my own, am frequently out with friends and away on holidays & mini breaks. The house is a tip when I get back but I just clean up & look forward to my next outing! Why do I stay? Because our relationship is now more of employee (he pays the household bills) & housekeeper ( which is how I earn my keep). I don't actually hate him and very occasionally we'll have a laugh, I don't want to upset the family dynamic for the DC & DGC, I can more or less do whatever & go wherever I please and know from experience that the grass isn't always greener.....

cornishclio Tue 08-May-18 16:36:32

Firstly stop doing all that stuff that makes you so resentful and tell him he needs to step up if he is at home all day. Can you manage financially if you stop work or go part time? How close are you to retirement? I retired early at the end of last year. My DH has a very time consuming hobby but if there are things I want to do I just go ahead and do them either with a friend or on my own. You cannot rely on anyone even a DH or DW to make the best of your life. My DH will do stuff with me or go on holiday but I need to make an appointment LOL. If you voiced your unhappiness to your DH what would his response be?

Bridgeit Tue 08-May-18 20:26:07

I have every empathy for you, but if you don’t have a truthful two way conversation with him you can’t really make an informed decision for either of you. It’s never easy but bite the bullet & start the conversation, best wishes.