Divorce almost final.....

Denise40

After 31 years of marriage and 35 years of being with him, my divorce will be final in a week. It's bitter sweet but know I can focus on the next stage of my life with my fiancé. We have been separated for 2 1/2 years and he just filed in August.

photokitty

Life's too short to be unhappy. Good luck on the next chapter!

jenajjthr

Can I ask why you waited for him to file? I was in a miserable marriage as well and I couldn't take it anymore and filed myself. Ended up paying for it as well. Hell he didn't even show up for the actual proceeding. 

That being said, glad you have somebody who makes you happy. Good luck with the next chapter. 

lyndausvi

good luck in the new chapter of your life.

Denise40

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. @jenajjthr‌ we waited until our house was sold. It was easier to split that way.

jenajjthr

I understand that one, and in this market I can see the wait. Sorry it took so long.  I was lucky in that regard, he was the only one on the lease. I got to walk away free. 

hellohkb

Good luck on your next chapter. Divorces can be hard but you have something wonderful to look forward to.

climbingsingle

Good luck to you.

Denise40

@hellohkb‌ Thanks for the words of encouragement. It's hard spending that long with someone. You never think it will happen to you. We actually get along a lot better now than when we were together. Our kids are grown which helps. My daughter said that if we got back together that she would disown us. It's hard planning a wedding after all these years. Things have changed so much. Obviously I'm going to be an older bride this time. Still have 2 years to plan.

hellohkb

It's funny you mention you get along better now. My parents were married for 27 years, together for 33, when they got their divorce a few years ago. They get along better now and are in a much better place. I am also in the same place as your daughter.. I would be very upset if they got back together. My mom is engaged and I'm thrilled.

I'm glad that you have supportive kids!

wandajune6

Good luck to you!

lc07

Wishing you all the best!

Jells2dot0

Don't I know the feeling! Best of luck to you!

Denise40

Thanks again everyone. It makes me feel stronger!

decembergrl2014

I know how you feel. I'm divorced too, and we got along better during the divorce than the whole time we were married. Best of luck, and happy planning! :-)

LittlePeachBlossom

Wishing you the best!

goldchocobo.defunct635829490514903826

Best of luck in your adventures!  

Denise40

Thanks everyone!

pinkcow13

I'm wishing you the very best!! Glad to hear that your divorce sounds like it is drama free and you have a supportive daughter. Happy planning when it's all done and over

Denise40

My son is 27 and married for 3 years. He said why get married again, it didn't work the first time! I told him it did work for 31 years!

raissyrais

Good luck for what's coming next! You deserve the happiness!

Denise40

@raissyrais‌ thanks for the encouraging words