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Your relationships change upon divorce. You lose your ex and lose touch with shared friends. And then there are the new relationships to deal with.

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Why do I feel like I'm being blamed? Right .... new question! Talking things through with a friend today, it suddenly occurred to me that since he's left .... his decision because he doesn ... 13 Jul 08, by JessieJ Latest 14 Jul 08 by topaz	Replies:6 :565	Latest by topaz 14 Jul 08
I hate weekends! Have spent the whole weekend visiting family but feel like I just don't 'fit' at all. They don't get it. My Dad basically blamed me for my husband leaving, sayi ... 13 Jul 08, by downbutnot out Latest 13 Jul 08 by tiredandemotional	Replies:1 :470	Latest by tiredandemotional 13 Jul 08
I thought I was coping Everyone tells me how well I have coped with everything that has happened in the last 12 months. Here I am sat at my computer in tears. S2bx has just collecte ... 11 Jul 08, by Poppie Latest 12 Jul 08 by joy 1 2	Replies:13 :1284	Latest by joy 12 Jul 08
The anger has arrived....... Right, its been 8 weeks and I've been waiting for it. I've had over 7 weeks of pain, shock and disbelief but now ........ anger has set in. 09 Jul 08, by JessieJ Latest 12 Jul 08 by Marshy_ 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:28 :3148	Latest by Marshy_ 12 Jul 08
Lies Lies Lies!! Hello All I am sure that this has probably been discussed before but i could really do with some help with how you actually come to terms with the lies told ... 05 Jul 08, by mirfield Latest 11 Jul 08 by Techy 1 2 3 4	Replies:25 :2569	Latest by Techy 11 Jul 08
OW to meet my children STBX rings me tonight (he never rings so caught totally off guard) and announces that he is going to introduce the OW to our two children. This is the OW that h ... 10 Jul 08, by adele19 Latest 11 Jul 08 by Angel557 1 2	Replies:9 :1115	Latest by Angel557 11 Jul 08
am i a mug? After 24yrs of marriage i am in the middle of a divorce, we split up 3yrs ago. a year ago i met someone else and i honestly wasn't looking for a relationshi ... 05 Jul 08, by froofroo Latest 09 Jul 08 by Marshy_ 1 2	Replies:10 :1600	Latest by Marshy_ 09 Jul 08
He's admitting it is all his fault!! Still working in China but has called me to finally admit that yes he was seeing someone - he is taking 100% responsibility and says that he is a bad person and ... 04 Jul 08, by linda.c Latest 08 Jul 08 by linda.c	Replies:6 :534	Latest by linda.c 08 Jul 08
when do you say enough is enough/ God, I'm new to this site but I've been flicking thru the forum and afte ... 02 Jul 08, by scaredandupset Latest 08 Jul 08 by scaredandupset 1 2 3	Replies:14 :1899	Latest by scaredandupset 08 Jul 08
Love me for who I am......... POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Should we be concerned with those that reject us? If we know we are good people that have a lot to offer, shouldn't we insist t ... 06 Jul 08, by ScoobyDont Latest 08 Jul 08 by TMax 1 2	Replies:8 :1301	Latest by TMax 08 Jul 08
Question about relationships after separation... I read on the boards recently of someone who is separated but who'd been stuffed up because they'd had a sexual relationship. I think the line was that they we ... 06 Jul 08, by ScotBob Latest 07 Jul 08 by kidsinbulgaria	Replies:6 :562	Latest by kidsinbulgaria 07 Jul 08
Bad day today Hi ... I'm having a bad day today. I hate Sundays! My son sees his Dad today and I hate it. I know he needs to see him (my eldest refuses but has a l ... 06 Jul 08, by JessieJ Latest 06 Jul 08 by tricia079 1 2 3	Replies:16 :1813	Latest by tricia079 06 Jul 08
GOOD SAYINGS TO REMEMBER When everything started I suddenly felt all alone. I thought friends had abandoned me and some did. Some also did the dirty on me. Yesterday a good friend got m ... 02 Jul 08, by polar Latest 05 Jul 08 by Dylan	Replies:5 :907	Latest by Dylan 05 Jul 08
Aggression = shame, embarrassment or pay back ? Hi there I would be interested in your experiences and would appreciate some input from "leavers" to understand why my sx2b is behaving this way.< ... 03 Jul 08, by stillalive Latest 05 Jul 08 by buxtonman 1 2 3 4	Replies:22 :2119	Latest by buxtonman 05 Jul 08
How do i cope I find it so hard to say how I really feel. I read the messages and blogs and can relate to them. I cry so much and I hurt so much. I cannot keep bothering m ... 26 Jun 08, by mrsonmyown Latest 04 Jul 08 by mrsonmyown 1 2	Replies:13 :1609	Latest by mrsonmyown 04 Jul 08
Give me a reason to continue After 18 years together I am at the end of what I can take emotionally. I thought we were happy, he doesn't know what he wants. he changed his work to 12 noon ... 09 Jun 08, by Billie12 Latest 03 Jul 08 by mcnaughty 1 2 3 4	Replies:22 :2877	Latest by mcnaughty 03 Jul 08
you were all right well its my birthday today and what a lovely present i got after believing my hubby walked out for no reason i have now discovered there is another woman 03 Jul 08, by laser44 Latest 03 Jul 08 by Sun 13 1 2 3	Replies:17 :1858	Latest by Sun 13 03 Jul 08
Ex Wife and Girlfriend Trouble MY ex wife left 10 months ago and shortly afterwards made threats of violence against any partner that I may get. My ex turns up every couple of weeks to see th ... 30 Jun 08, by Kevin01 Latest 03 Jul 08 by mcnaughty 1 2	Replies:10 :1492	Latest by mcnaughty 03 Jul 08
Bet how long a relationship will last !!!!! My God. Have you seen the website www.weddingbett ... 03 Jul 08, by polar Latest 03 Jul 08 by ghosthunter	Replies:5 :521	Latest by ghosthunter 03 Jul 08
Everything is Crap again! One week on and he hasn't kissed or cuddled me! let alone anything else. he has done as he pleased, although he did take me to daughters in norwich last sun ... 27 Jun 08, by Billie12 Latest 02 Jul 08 by Billie12 1 2 3	Replies:15 :2289	Latest by Billie12 02 Jul 08
Seeing ex 2nite 4 the 1st time in over a mth well as some of you know ive had a rough couple of days...my grandmother is critically ill.... ive had to tell my ex - i know some of you said dont - b ... 27 Jun 08, by Daisy049 Latest 01 Jul 08 by Sun 13 1 2 3	Replies:15 :1934	Latest by Sun 13 01 Jul 08
Should I Try Again Or Walk Away Hi, Im hoping that all you lovely people will be able to help me. I am so confused as to what to do for the best. Basically I have been married for ... 01 Jul 08, by JJ49 Latest 01 Jul 08 by JJ49 1 2	Replies:9 :1250	Latest by JJ49 01 Jul 08
Why do I need him to understand I don’t know why but I feel the need for him to understand how I feel. I want him to say I know I hurt you and I am sorry. I want him to see how he talks to m ... 26 Jun 08, by ivorytower Latest 30 Jun 08 by ivorytower 1 2 3 ... 8	Replies:51 :6470	Latest by ivorytower 30 Jun 08
Words of wisdom I know we all come on here for advice but i haven't actually seen a post on what we shouldn't do. Anyway, I thought I would tell you of the mistakes I.have made ... 27 Jun 08, by lillyanne Latest 30 Jun 08 by Marshy_ 1 2	Replies:7 :1462	Latest by Marshy_ 30 Jun 08
Is he manipulating me? I think I probably know the answer to this question but state of mind at the moment is such that I feel so confused that clarity of mind is not coming easy to m ... 27 Jun 08, by linda.c Latest 29 Jun 08 by linda.c 1 2	Replies:8 :1353	Latest by linda.c 29 Jun 08
To divorce or not to divorce Hi Just after some advice/opinions as to where to next for me. Some of u may know that I have been separated from my x for about 2 years and whilst we ... 22 Jun 08, by Curiousmiss Latest 25 Jun 08 by elephantandcastle 1 2	Replies:10 :1397	Latest by elephantandcastle 25 Jun 08
Losing mutual friends Hi all, I don't recall seeing anyone asking the following... but how have you coped with losing mutual friends? I have to admit I have no major worries about H ... 20 Jun 08, by Carnation Latest 24 Jun 08 by TMax 1 2 3	Replies:17 :2059	Latest by TMax 24 Jun 08
the road to hell is paved with good intentions I initiated the divorce because felt our relationships deteriorated and we both agreed we should try and re-build our lives. After a marriage of 5 years there ... 24 Jun 08, by mcewan Latest 24 Jun 08 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :455	Latest by hadenoughnow 24 Jun 08
feelig low and cant pick myself up .... i thought i was doing great, new friends ... new gf .... feeling good .... loosing weight .... a lot of my old friends (hr friends as well) - ... 16 Jun 08, by peterc Latest 23 Jun 08 by Matt/24/7 1 2	Replies:10 :1245	Latest by Matt/24/7 23 Jun 08
One year on Well its been a year tomorrow since ex left. Yes, he finally admitted his affair on Father's Day. I know I'm probably over reacting but will I feel the way I ... 14 Jun 08, by Poppie Latest 22 Jun 08 by Angel557	Replies:5 :640	Latest by Angel557 22 Jun 08
Weekends I've been going out a lot over the last few weekends, trying to keep busy, distract myself, etc. I'm at Glastonbury soon so that's going to be a mad weekend. ... 16 Jun 08, by Sun 13 Latest 21 Jun 08 by istanblues 1 2	Replies:12 :1194	Latest by istanblues 21 Jun 08
The Duties And Obligations Of A Husband Hi, Just received draft copy of divorce petition. One of the reasons given for the breakdown of marriage is... During the last fou ... 20 Jun 08, by 5573 Latest 21 Jun 08 by 5573 1 2	Replies:7 :1305	Latest by 5573 21 Jun 08
Thinking of divorce Hi, This is my very first thread so bare with me. I have been married for ten years, some happy most difficult. My husband is gradually knocking my confidenc ... 18 Jun 08, by juniper Latest 20 Jun 08 by redoctober	Replies:4 :530	Latest by redoctober 20 Jun 08
What Carrie did next .... Never in 40 odd years have I had some a weird 24 hours.... He came in with a Sainsburys bag and was all hellos and do you want anything to eat. I was calm, as ... 19 Jun 08, by Billie12 Latest 20 Jun 08 by kidsinbulgaria 1 2	Replies:9 :1100	Latest by kidsinbulgaria 20 Jun 08
Cohabitation Does anybody know whether somebody visting the UK on a limited tourist visa and staying with me could be construed as cohabitation? ... 18 Jun 08, by Kevin01 Latest 18 Jun 08 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :658	Latest by rubytuesday 18 Jun 08
partner won't apply for decree absolute hi - is anyone in the same boat as me? I live with my partner who obtained his decree nisi about 8 months ago. He and his (nearly) ex wife separated all of 10 y ... 18 Jun 08, by janjak Latest 18 Jun 08 by Marshy_	Replies:3 :727	Latest by Marshy_ 18 Jun 08
shameless ex is in crocodile tears..... Finally my abusive and violent ex has been arrested 10 days ago and bailed till end of this month....He moved out the house(after divorce and even if court orde ... 18 Jun 08, by istanblues Latest 18 Jun 08 by marriaa	Replies:1 :494	Latest by marriaa 18 Jun 08
Off out for the first time!!! I'm off out in fifteen minutes!! First time! I saw sun 13(Moke's) posting a few days ago about saying yes to everything invitation and here I am off out to ... 16 Jun 08, by Billie12 Latest 17 Jun 08 by Daisy049 1 2	Replies:11 :1261	Latest by Daisy049 17 Jun 08
Midlife Crisis - are they real Dear all, I have often wondered if my stbx is going through a midlife crisis, does anyone know if this is a real mental state or just an excuse? He ... 16 Jun 08, by nixxy Latest 17 Jun 08 by phoenix1 1 2 3	Replies:19 :2357	Latest by phoenix1 17 Jun 08
Thats it. Marriage over. My wife and I attended a counselling session today but it was of little use in respect of our relationship. Having had several discussions beforehand we had al ... 16 Jun 08, by Paddy2808 Latest 16 Jun 08 by megan	Replies:1 :466	Latest by megan 16 Jun 08

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