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Relationships Unraveled: 15 Men’s Candid Tales of Divorce

Durable relationships rely on loyalty, flexibility, compatibility. A query for men divorced: “Why?”. Here are their top responses.

CHEATING

Caught her cheating as I was planning our 25th anniversary trip to Bali. Sold a farm and trucking company, letting go of 16 men to rid of her.

BECAME A SHORT-TEMPERED WORKAHOLIC

“I became a short-tempered workaholic who failed to be a proper husband. That created a woman who resented me for having her carry the burden of raising kids and working.”

ABUSING A CHILD

"Divorced 3 months post-wedding. Returned from a trip to a note from my daughter about the nanny cam. The nanny, kind for 2 years, abused her when I left. I ousted her, sought medical help for my daughter, legal help for me. Disgraced spouse dropped prenup settlement after seeing the abuse proof. I pressed charges."

NOT HAVING CLARITY IN LIFE AND ANOTHER ONE LEFT FOR A RICH BOY

"Married first at 22, divorced after realizing we weren't compatible. She's twice-remarried, and we're friends. Second marriage ended due to economics, she desired wealth."

REJECTED AFTER STARTING TO WORK

"Ex wanted a change; I complied but lost myself in the process. Shifted from being a happy drifter to a miserable professional, only to be left alone 1.5 years ago. I financed her dreams at my cost."

MARRYING AT A YOUNG AGE AND MARRYING THE WRONG PERSON

“Married the wrong person for the wrong reasons at too young of an age.”

GAMBLING

My ex-wife's unaddressed gambling habit put us in deep debt; thus, causing me to leave. She still gambles and our kids have distanced themselves from her.

MANIPULATING

"Both marriages ended in hurt and manipulation. Before contemplating 3rd one, I need self-reflection. But, no more marriage for me."

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

“My ex had a borderline personality disorder, and over the years, she became nastier and more abusive.”

LOTS OF STRESS

"First marriage ended due to stress; financial, relational & handling a handicapped child. Couldn't stop wife from leaving. 8 years into 2nd marriage, disagreements persist but commitment prevents another divorce. It's not "happily ever after", but it works."

LYING ABOUT HAVING KIDS

"She falsely claimed to want kids, but secretly avoided it. She blamed me to avoid discussions. The truth emerged after 15 years, causing our divorce."

TOXIC NARCISSIST

“She was(is) a toxic narcissist. A few years ago, she ended up homeless, and not one of her four kids would let her spend a night in their home.”

BECAME ALCOHOLIC

“I became an alcoholic and drank my marriage away.”

PRIORITIZING DRUGS AND FRIENDS

"Divorced twice due to issues with former partners' behavior and priorities. Been with current spouse for 21 years after a year apart. Not perfect, but mostly happy with occasional disagreements."

ENTITLED

"I created a monster in my ex-wife, covering her shortcomings. 8 years into our marriage, a work incident woke me up. Why was I toiling for someone who's just freeloading? After the divorce, I lost a decade of my life, financial stability, and partial custody of our children. She’s still a lazy, entitled woman, living in the house I was forced out of. No woman is worth this."

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