Confessions

Unhappy Men Tell All: Here’s The Real Reason Why I Can’t Leave My Wife

When it comes to getting a divorce, it is not as easy as you may think. This is no ‘normal’ breakup since legal matters are now involved. Money, children, feelings and other drama can sway someone into staying in an unhappy union. Sometimes it just takes more from you to leave than to stay. These husbands are very unhappily married, but won’t leave their wives. Their confessions may surprise you.

A pricey split.

Alimony. That’s why I won’t leave her. She hasn’t worked in 15 years. I can’t afford the alimony I’d have to pay.

Some people really suck.

I've been cheating on my wife with a former exotic dancer. I'm a pastor and can't leave my wife because I would lose my job and I love my congregation. They are my family.

Talk about a loyal father!

Caught my wife banging another guy. Won't divorce her because my two kids are happiest when she and I are in the same room with them.

Good parents really prioritize their kids

I can't leave my wife because it would seriously kill my son. So I'm just miserable, faking it all so he will be happy. I hate my life, but I couldn't dare hurt my little boy. I'm so confused.

Interesting.

Although I was raised Catholic, I haven't been going to church much lately and I feel so out of touch. Why then do I feel like I can't divorce my wife because the church won't allow it? It's the only thing stopping me.

The unknown can be so scary.

I won't divorce my wife because I'm scared no other woman will ever be into me...

Our well being really effects our decision making.

I'm dying to divorce my wife, but it would cause an earthquake in my life that just can't happen right now. It really sucks to be stuck between a rock an a hard place.

Gets complicated when the kids are involved.

I can't leave my wife because I would miss my children too much.

Divorce is never easy.

I can't leave my wife, because it would financially break me. I don't want to stay married. I am falling for someone else, but the system is broken.

Sad when loves turn to enemies.

I think I stay married because divorce would be too much work. Easier to just stay with my wife, unhappily.

That’s the way it goes.

I stay married because I love my in laws and I'm afraid to lose my relationship with them. If I left their daughter, I'd be out of their lives.

Sometimes, you can’t have it all.

Wish I could leave my wife for the guy I cheated on her with, but I would miss her too much.

A selfless reason to stay

I want to divorce my wife and be happy, but I can't because without my support she will be destroyed and lose everything!
I can't do that to her.

Feelings are the worst.

I've wanted to divorce my wife for years, but doing that would screw her over and she's a good person. Because of this, I stay. FML.

Sticky and icky.

My wife lied to me about almost everything and now she's in crazy debt. I want a divorce, but I'm worried about losing the custody of my lovely daughter. She's my world.

Sometimes, love really is blind.

I still can't find it in me to divorce my wife. She's even moved in with someone else and is putting me through hell. The sad part is, I want the best for her and will always love her.

Classic mistake.

I wish I could divorce my wife, but we don't have a prenup. Biggest mistake I ever made!

Nice guys finish last, they say.

I wont divorce my wife because I know she truly needs me. I'm a good guy and I'll feel like crap if I leave her.

Sad.

I want to divorce my wife, but I’m too nice and hate hurting people.

Yikes..

I want to divorce my wife, but I won't because I can't support myself on my own.

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