“My husband always wants to go out with ‘the boys.’ I believe married men don’t belong in nightclubs without their wives. This has been ignored. We have tried counseling and he lies at those sessions. I recently kicked him out as I found out that he had been in contact with two women he’d met. He keeps coming back,
and I can’t prevent him from seeing our young son. His family is convinced that I am making too much of this as the relationships were not physical. He has no idea of how deeply he has hurt me. I was always the one to try to find a solution but he has pushed me too far this time.” (Shortened)
You have as much control over your husband as you do over the weather. Give it up. Let him be the boy he apparently needs to be. You do, however, have some control over how you and your child will be treated. After a three of four months of living apart you might both be ready for a compromise of sorts. For now, hold your ground. He might grow up when he sees you are serious.
December 2, 2008