He wrote to say that he has been in a physically and verbally abusive marriage for the past 15 years. He has not been happy for a long time, is no longer in love with his wife, and feels the marriage is over. Despite counseling for the both of them, there have been no positive changes in their relationship.
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Children learn by example. They’re always learning, not just in school, but in the home. As a parent, you teach by example. Your actions provide your child/children with guidelines for their future relationships. What kind of example are you providing for your children?
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There comes a time when we all need to consider the role we played in the demise of our marriage. While it won’t make divorce any less hurtful, it may make acceptance a little easier.
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Midlife can be a dangerous time for marriage. Some marriages won’t survive. Some marriages will be patched back together but key ingredients will be missing. Some marriages will be made even stronger.

There are many reasons why a person will stay in an abusive, unhappy or unfulfilling marriage. They can’t financially afford a divorce. They are influenced by family pressures and opinions. They don’t want to put their children through the divorce experience. They are too scared to leave.
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“All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest — never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equal partnership.” — Ann Landers
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