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re: OT: Anyone ever been through a divorce here?

Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:46 pm to
Posted by SunHog
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:46 pm to
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Pigfeet


More power to you good sir.

Posted by Pigfeet
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:49 pm to
I would give up whores and blow before I give up my sessions, they are a blast. That hour seems like 5 minutes when its all said and done. Maybe he is my oracle.
Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:50 pm to
When there are more than one person in a story there will always be varying versions of the story with the truth somewhere in the middle.

Posted by Pigfeet
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:50 pm to
most always the case ^^^
Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
42354 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:53 pm to
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If your girlfriend insists on a a minimum size ring, house, car, or swimming hole, RUN THE OTHER frickING WAY!




I would also add if they are always having "problems", especially within their "work"ing environment, and are always upset never happy/content, get it til you get bored with it and move on...
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37299 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:54 pm to
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Talk to a lawyer before you ever mention the idea to your wife, lawyer can help guide you to the best path. Most people frick up by rushing to get shite filed, once its filed, hands become tied. All I can say is start the preparations with the guidance of a good family atty.


That is excellent advice.
Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:56 pm to
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She hasn't worked since the divorce took place 5 years ago.


Cash & Prizes!!!

Seriously, men have very little incentive to get married these days. Don't get married unless you absolutely want children and can't just rent a nanny, or she makes significantly more money than you do.

Otherwise, its just too big of a risk.
Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:58 pm to
Hookers are cheaper, costs you a lot less to pay them to leave.
Posted by sugatowng
Look at my bling Bitches
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 7:59 pm to
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Dude, I go see a counselor all of the time. I love it. Hell, I'll go just to talk shite about anything. Keeps my yin and yang balanced. If people can afford it, then everyone should have a good counselor. Went today, and discussed the Ukraine and the Keystone pipeline out on the balcony overlooking Hillcrest. There is just something refreshing about sharing shite with someone that isn't a friend, family, or co-worker.


This is what I need...
Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:03 pm to
Wait, is there a stigma about counseling still?

I am not presently in therapy, but over the past five years I'd say I have been in weekly sessions about 75% of the time.

Its what grown ups do instead of getting an addiction, overdrinking constantly, or taking out their anger onother people. Its worth it. If you have a good one, it can make you a better person.
Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
42354 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:05 pm to
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Wait, is there a stigma about counseling still?



Not since the Sopranos.

Posted by Hawgeye
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:06 pm to
We did the counseling thing a couple years ago when we were having issues. It worked for a while, then we went sideways again.

All I really stand to lose are business of course, children, house and maybe only a car?

A few years back when we were having some issue(pre child)I had been wanting a boat. My father, who was married before he met my mother, thought if I wanted a boat it should be in his name. Reason, the boat would stay with us if we hit splitsville. Same with our lake house on Greeson just outside of Daisy. Same reason only my name is on deed to Timeshares, etc.

So, as far as toys, I don't stand to get taken to the cleaners, although if paid for some, all is registered in my fathers name only to legally be mine after he passes.

It's weird. Having a child was an accident, but I don't regret my little girl one bit now.

My biggest concern is not money, or losing a business, or losing a car or dog....but her moving back to her home state with my little girl and me not being able to see her when I want. I know this woman all too well. The first thing she will do is move back to her hometown where she lived before coming to the UofA.

That's what frightens me.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
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Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:08 pm to
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Its what grown ups do instead of getting an addiction, overdrinking constantly, or taking out their anger onother people. Its worth it.

That's good stuff.
Signed,
Trey Gauche'

Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
42354 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:11 pm to
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So, as far as toys, I don't stand to get taken to the cleaners, although if paid for some, all is registered in my fathers name only to legally be mine after he passes.


Yeah, that's smart.

quote:

My biggest concern is not money, or losing a business, or losing a car or dog....but her moving back to her home state with my little girl and me not being able to see her when I want. I know this woman all too well. The first thing she will do is move back to her hometown where she lived before coming to the UofA.


From what I've observed, women will use the children as leverage if you care about the children, if you don't they will try to pawn them off on you so they can be "free" and relive their early 20s.
Posted by Razorback Reverend
Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:13 pm to
I have done several counseling sessions with folks prior to a wedding, and marriage counseling as well. Sometimes it helps, other times it causes the split to happen sooner.

If infidelity is not involved, I would suggest going this route again. Especially considering the child in this situation.

I hate it that some many marriages end this way. I am extremely blessed in this department! But would like few things more than to see our nation changed to have true meaningful relationships in marriages, and families.

Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:14 pm to


Its a wonderful handle for an LSU fan on here!

I tried to make it fit, with les francais and all.
Posted by SunHog
Illinois
Member since Jan 2011
9202 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:15 pm to
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Its what grown ups do instead of getting an addiction, overdrinking constantly, or taking out their anger onother people. Its worth it. If you have a good one, it can make you a better person.



Precisely.

It isn't a 'fix', it's a continual life improvement until you die in my opinion. This can mean books, therapy, meditation, nature etc. You do not pay for a fix you pay for a life change from someone who has much more experience in a balanced lifestyle of related stresses and occurrences.

I will also note you can outgrow a counselor therefore you need to find one with more experience and depth as you progress.

I hope he doesn't go the lawyer route until all personal options have been exhausted.
This post was edited on 3/6/14 at 8:19 pm
Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:16 pm to
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I am extremely blessed in this department! But would like few things more than to see our nation changed to have true meaningful relationships in marriages, and families.


If conservative Christians were realistic about "saving marriage", they'd invest their energy into family law reform. Not a direct slam at you, but I wonder why such energy is focused by some on gay marriage, when its the reality of modern marriage itself that makes it less appealing, and nearly impossible to maintain.
Posted by wmr
North of Dickson, South of Herman's
Member since Mar 2009
32518 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:17 pm to
SunHog gets it. Emotions are like anything else. You have to learn how they work, what they do, and how to use them the right way. Most of us don't get that naturally or from being "raised".
Posted by DaleDenton
Member since Jun 2010
42354 posts
Posted on 3/6/14 at 8:19 pm to
I will only add that if you go for counseling, choose someone who has spent time actually studying psychology.

A real psychologist will let you figure out on your own what to do, not tell you what should be done via their interpretation of a book...
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