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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Ybaby: 1:55pm On May 14, 2020
Xisnin:

Many of you refuse to think.
The women posters boldly states that they will only accept traditional
roles where the man provides and the women submit but you had to
drag feminists into your discourse.

Even if you are language-challenged, it is not that difficult to understand that simple word.

Are you that ignorant or bigoted?
SMH


They are lazy and they have given up becoming something in life!

The only determination they have is to eat from a woman's sweat.

They will fight everything but poverty.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Ezilady(f): 1:56pm On May 14, 2020
Yustash001:
Why is that when some women suddenly become richer than their husband...
They start to develop wings..

How much is she even earning dat warranted d changes in attitude...may God help marriages dis days

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by ofiko123(m): 1:56pm On May 14, 2020
Who read this story to end??
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by patani(m): 1:56pm On May 14, 2020
170k Pere!!! That's 500USD per month..Owo ta won kan fi shaye lojo Friday...U allow it to enter ur head and start misbehaving to your partner who is supposedly meant to stay with you in your old age.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by coi: 1:57pm On May 14, 2020
A very matured Post
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by nwaimoroseyaho: 1:57pm On May 14, 2020
There is nothing new here that I have not seen before. It happens in Every marriage where the wife is the bread winner. Your wife is not a bad woman, she was in a bad situation. When only one person is virtually running the family is tiresome, and depressing.
I have been in your wife's shoes feeding my family for 8years, I couldn't even afford undies and I was a banker.
In my own case I never cheated but I was depressed and people around me didn't help matters at all.
I eventually lost the job but God helped my husband. Today I don't struggle anymore, my husband foots the bill.
Plz if you can still mend things by seeing a pastor or counsellor, it will help bring back the old flame.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by don4real18(m): 1:57pm On May 14, 2020
BlissB:
All I can say is to watch out for your kid, he/she should never feel your absence....
I really feel bad when a home is broken......
Because I'm from one and I don't wish it on anyone but then we should all do what makes us happy with due consideration....
I'm sorry you came from a broken home. It's really sad and you are brave enough to admit it. Come, I will love to give you a hug.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by omonnakoda: 1:57pm On May 14, 2020
There is a difference between a fictional story and a fictionalized story

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Ourboss: 1:58pm On May 14, 2020
You are a man. Time heals all wounds.

tunmiluabi:
My story is quite long, please run through with patience.

I married my wife about 11 years ago. By the way I am 46 years old. Before I married my wife, I was not doing well neither was my wife. She was working with a multinational company, earning an equivalent of N40,000. I had a small graphic design business after trying many times to find a good job. I looked for jobs and contracts without any respite. But At this this time, my wife's support was good and I did appreciate every bit of it. At lest we survived on the low...

As time went on, I got a job in one international corporate training company as a Statistics and Business Analysis Instructor, was earning about 90,000 naira. During the times before I got my job, we had accumulated debt and my new job provided us an opportunity to pay them up.

We decided we were going to save part of her salary every month for servicing the debt and save the rest for a rainy day. I was supposed to pay the rent and all other domestic bills, light, kids school fees etc.. Some time she helped with food/groceries. After sometime, she advised we move to a bigger apartment. We still had a daughter by then. I obliged and we did.

To cut the story short, after four years of working, the company folded up because of government policies and we were all laid off. This meant we had to prepare for the hard life ahead. It was hectic and devastating. Me being me, I took it with all sense of grace and hope things will be fine. But the more I thought about this the worse things got. One day out of curiosity I asked my wife if it would be nice to have another child and she advised it was not the best time. I understood and agreed. I then advised my wife if we could start a business and with some savings we had, maybe I could use it to enhance my former business, maybe things might be better this time. She did not show any interest. This time I discovered changes in my wife.

One day she asked me if she could use part of them money to do a course, honestly I was shocked but asked why she did not oblige to my own request. She said "its my money I can use it for whatever I want". My wife however did the course.

To cut the story short, 3 years down the line, my wife stopped having sex with me and this continued for a long time. I became like "shit in her eyes". I lost a bit of confidence though. she would wake me with insults and barrage of dirty words. Because of our child, I agreed to stay a home and try to work online and seek clients and jobs from old client. It was not bad but not promising.

Fortunately for us, my wife got a promotion and her salary was increased to about 170,000. This actually brought out the worst in my wife. Her calmness disappeared and all decorum was buried. We would quarrel everyday and not talk for weeks. She became really mean and controlled everything at home. Please note, she is not a bad woman but can't explain the reasons up till date. I was with no option but to query her sincerity as a wife and that continued for a long time. Our sex life became zero, she would tell me having sex would make her pregnant and was not ready for a second child. Her stories kept on changing and became even worse, rather than coming home she would pass by her mom and be there till late in the night before coming home.

After about 3 years of trying to get something to do, I finally got a place on the island sometime in February 2018, where I would be paid a stipend of 50,000. In addition, I would use my free time to design, print and sell business cards to small companies. The overall income was small but enough for some immediate obligations at home. But to be fair, that was the best I could get since I have not had money in a long time. Unfortunately my wages were not consistent due to challenges the company was facing. But I used the Business card printing to augment wherever possible.

Later in 2018 around September, I discovered that my wife had been having an illicit engagement. She had a male fried and I finally got to know about it and confronted her. She did not deny it, she begged and I forgave her. Anyway, I had made up my mind to forgive because of the kid and I never told anyone till date. Moreover, since we were not making love that was of course enough reason for the drastic measure, I told myself. To be sincere I had lost feeling for my wife and sex was difficult. We finally started having sex but I had little to offer her. I would pretend and even have to watch Indecency to be able to have sex with her. I was dead inside. At least my wife was still with me. That was my solace. I guess trust was broken. She however continued with her escapades. The quarrels increased and got worse. There and then name calling became our breakfast and dinner. She advised that since I would never look at her the same and bringing little or nothing to the table that I was free to go. The quarrels went on for quite some time, my wife will go very violent on me some of the times. I am marshal artist with black belt and I have great restraint - for me, fighting and going violent on her was never on the table. One day I thought there was a need to move out and I did indicated to her that I was not comfortable living with her anymore.. That wherever I am, I will see how I can take care of the kids.

She did not care and things became difficult for me. I felt maybe I could stay for sometime, It might be a difficult condition but still not impossible. This became my Achilles heels. There and then I knew my relationship had broken and irreparable. I accepted there was nothing I could, but to be patient and tried to convince myself about our situations and believed our situation was bad, but God’s willing we would overcome. The fight even got worse and became very violent and physical, I would normally just take the beating or hold her hands to avoid any injuries.

The quarrels was beginning to be in the glare of my Kids and since it was not abating, there was little I could do to change the situation. I finally made up my mind on the 19th of May 2019 to move out, but actually moved out on the 30th of May, 2019. Before then on the 26th of May, 2019, I discovered my wife was again engaging in the illicit affair. She would claim she was going to church only to be found at a different location. Honestly I can’t blame her, I blame myself and the situation that caused the demise of our once cherished marriage. At this point in time I realised I had lost and had no fight in me anymore. My kids are still very young. Everyday quarrels, lack of sincere engagement, denials upon denials and her fear of facing her “DEMON” with little chance of her understanding the consequence of her actions - I was left with no choice but to stop FIGHTING. I had no fight left in me. The ultimate decision was to leave. I did not inform her parent about the issue because I had indicated to her I did not want them to look at her differently.

God so good, I got a 500,000 Naira job through a friend in an oil company with a 3bedroon in Lekki fully paid up for 3years by the company. By the way, I am Data Analyst but never practiced for a long time. I studied Computer engineering but for a long time grace did not smile on me. I take care of my kid and I really don't hate her and I am at peace with everything. She still has her job and doing well.

Please note that she did not tell me to leave, I left on my own volition. I could not share the same bed with my wife anymore she apparently could not muster enough strength to stop all iniquities for a conversation that will help see things through. Rather she is turning to blame it on me. We have however resolved to part on a friendly note for the sake of our child.

My reason for posting this is because most us sit behind the desk and computers and do not understood the demons everyone is battling. On a bad day, the best husbands are MONSTER, while the best wives are DEVILS. When we make judgment as males or female. We should not forget about our female child/children, same goes for the male child. I don't know what my wife tells people about what happened but I really don't care and I have made up my mind never to defend myself.

Thanks for reading.

Tunmi
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Xisnin(m): 1:58pm On May 14, 2020
Genset:




Awwwwn. Am happy for u sis. What is ur advise for unmarried young girls like me?
Go learn a skill or get a job.
The chance of you getting married with the mindset of your role model is almost zero.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by makems(f): 1:58pm On May 14, 2020
It takes God and grace to live with a man who can't provide for his family. I can't hate on my husband, it's been 3yrs and I see his efforts. He was the best when he did not have so now I'm here to encourage him and keep pushing him.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by gentlemate00: 1:59pm On May 14, 2020
Bros sorry for the pain you went through, the understanding you shows because of your kids. I give you 100% respect. Na man you be




tunmiluabi:
My story is quite long, please run through with patience.

I married my wife about 11 years ago. By the way I am 46 years old. Before I married my wife, I was not doing well neither was my wife. She was working with a multinational company, earning an equivalent of N40,000. I had a small graphic design business after trying many times to find a good job. I looked for jobs and contracts without any respite. But At this this time, my wife's support was good and I did appreciate every bit of it. At lest we survived on the low...

As time went on, I got a job in one international corporate training company as a Statistics and Business Analysis Instructor, was earning about 90,000 naira. During the times before I got my job, we had accumulated debt and my new job provided us an opportunity to pay them up.

We decided we were going to save part of her salary every month for servicing the debt and save the rest for a rainy day. I was supposed to pay the rent and all other domestic bills, light, kids school fees etc.. Some time she helped with food/groceries. After sometime, she advised we move to a bigger apartment. We still had a daughter by then. I obliged and we did.

To cut the story short, after four years of working, the company folded up because of government policies and we were all laid off. This meant we had to prepare for the hard life ahead. It was hectic and devastating. Me being me, I took it with all sense of grace and hope things will be fine. But the more I thought about this the worse things got. One day out of curiosity I asked my wife if it would be nice to have another child and she advised it was not the best time. I understood and agreed. I then advised my wife if we could start a business and with some savings we had, maybe I could use it to enhance my former business, maybe things might be better this time. She did not show any interest. This time I discovered changes in my wife.

One day she asked me if she could use part of them money to do a course, honestly I was shocked but asked why she did not oblige to my own request. She said "its my money I can use it for whatever I want". My wife however did the course.

To cut the story short, 3 years down the line, my wife stopped having sex with me and this continued for a long time. I became like "shit in her eyes". I lost a bit of confidence though. she would wake me with insults and barrage of dirty words. Because of our child, I agreed to stay a home and try to work online and seek clients and jobs from old client. It was not bad but not promising.

Fortunately for us, my wife got a promotion and her salary was increased to about 170,000. This actually brought out the worst in my wife. Her calmness disappeared and all decorum was buried. We would quarrel everyday and not talk for weeks. She became really mean and controlled everything at home. Please note, she is not a bad woman but can't explain the reasons up till date. I was with no option but to query her sincerity as a wife and that continued for a long time. Our sex life became zero, she would tell me having sex would make her pregnant and was not ready for a second child. Her stories kept on changing and became even worse, rather than coming home she would pass by her mom and be there till late in the night before coming home.

After about 3 years of trying to get something to do, I finally got a place on the island sometime in February 2018, where I would be paid a stipend of 50,000. In addition, I would use my free time to design, print and sell business cards to small companies. The overall income was small but enough for some immediate obligations at home. But to be fair, that was the best I could get since I have not had money in a long time. Unfortunately my wages were not consistent due to challenges the company was facing. But I used the Business card printing to augment wherever possible.

Later in 2018 around September, I discovered that my wife had been having an illicit engagement. She had a male fried and I finally got to know about it and confronted her. She did not deny it, she begged and I forgave her. Anyway, I had made up my mind to forgive because of the kid and I never told anyone till date. Moreover, since we were not making love that was of course enough reason for the drastic measure, I told myself. To be sincere I had lost feeling for my wife and sex was difficult. We finally started having sex but I had little to offer her. I would pretend and even have to watch Indecency to be able to have sex with her. I was dead inside. At least my wife was still with me. That was my solace. I guess trust was broken. She however continued with her escapades. The quarrels increased and got worse. There and then name calling became our breakfast and dinner. She advised that since I would never look at her the same and bringing little or nothing to the table that I was free to go. The quarrels went on for quite some time, my wife will go very violent on me some of the times. I am marshal artist with black belt and I have great restraint - for me, fighting and going violent on her was never on the table. One day I thought there was a need to move out and I did indicated to her that I was not comfortable living with her anymore.. That wherever I am, I will see how I can take care of the kids.

She did not care and things became difficult for me. I felt maybe I could stay for sometime, It might be a difficult condition but still not impossible. This became my Achilles heels. There and then I knew my relationship had broken and irreparable. I accepted there was nothing I could, but to be patient and tried to convince myself about our situations and believed our situation was bad, but God’s willing we would overcome. The fight even got worse and became very violent and physical, I would normally just take the beating or hold her hands to avoid any injuries.

The quarrels was beginning to be in the glare of my Kids and since it was not abating, there was little I could do to change the situation. I finally made up my mind on the 19th of May 2019 to move out, but actually moved out on the 30th of May, 2019. Before then on the 26th of May, 2019, I discovered my wife was again engaging in the illicit affair. She would claim she was going to church only to be found at a different location. Honestly I can’t blame her, I blame myself and the situation that caused the demise of our once cherished marriage. At this point in time I realised I had lost and had no fight in me anymore. My kids are still very young. Everyday quarrels, lack of sincere engagement, denials upon denials and her fear of facing her “DEMON” with little chance of her understanding the consequence of her actions - I was left with no choice but to stop FIGHTING. I had no fight left in me. The ultimate decision was to leave. I did not inform her parent about the issue because I had indicated to her I did not want them to look at her differently.

God so good, I got a 500,000 Naira job through a friend in an oil company with a 3bedroon in Lekki fully paid up for 3years by the company. By the way, I am Data Analyst but never practiced for a long time. I studied Computer engineering but for a long time grace did not smile on me. I take care of my kid and I really don't hate her and I am at peace with everything. She still has her job and doing well.

Please note that she did not tell me to leave, I left on my own volition. I could not share the same bed with my wife anymore she apparently could not muster enough strength to stop all iniquities for a conversation that will help see things through. Rather she is turning to blame it on me. We have however resolved to part on a friendly note for the sake of our child.

My reason for posting this is because most us sit behind the desk and computers and do not understood the demons everyone is battling. On a bad day, the best husbands are MONSTER, while the best wives are DEVILS. When we make judgment as males or female. We should not forget about our female child/children, same goes for the male child. I don't know what my wife tells people about what happened but I really don't care and I have made up my mind never to defend myself.

Thanks for reading.

Tunmi
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Dyt(f): 2:00pm On May 14, 2020
eni4real:
That must be a rhetorical question undecided

Some have answers sire
grin grin grin
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by andyanders: 2:00pm On May 14, 2020
tunmiluabi:


Life is strange... Turning my child against me is not an an issue for me. What I do believe is that any act of betrayal will always repeat itself no matter how hidden it might. I have seen it and I know it. The truth is that, even if my child does not see me as father in the future... I will die a happy man knowing that I had the strength to walk away.


You're a true man and I salute u for restraining from fighting back 'cus of her action. The worst aspect is having to start having affairs 'cus of ur financial position then. God have used ur present job to turn ur situation around. Never look back. With time, ur kid will come to know the truth. It's well with u brother. Just be strong.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by BrainArk(m): 2:01pm On May 14, 2020
stonecoldcafe:


It may take a while but please forgive yourself and forgive your wife. Mistakes were made both ways. Divorce is a lie from the enemy. It is not easier out there. Make what you have work again and it can...
The couples that remained together dont have 2 heads. Forgiveness and persistence is why they remain in the game. You both need sometime, take a little time to heal but please make peace again. Shame the devil and reconcile when you are both ready...
nah rubbish you dey talk Sir/ma

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Andrewabba(m): 2:01pm On May 14, 2020
Your maturity is what i really admire in this story, but truth is you didn't have to blame yourself for most of her shortcomings, she took an oath at the alter for better for worse.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by BlissB(f): 2:02pm On May 14, 2020
olamy7:
hello, I just read about the guy that was disturbing you then. I just want to know how you later resolve the issue cheesy hello, I just read about the guy that was disturbing you then. I just want to know how you later resolve the issue..thanks
grin grin grin same day I dropped the topic here I posted his number on my WhatsApp status and said should anything happen to me they should hold him responsible. So one of my not so close female friend saw the status,asked me about the issue and after explaining she mentioned it to her bro who is with Nigeria Army and he requested for his num. Some days later the stalker called and apologised and that ended my troubles. When I asked the babe what the brother did, she said he and some friends paid the stalker a visit at his work place and threatened him, how they got his office address I do not know....so that's how it ended

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Unrated900(m): 2:02pm On May 14, 2020
If that is the whole truth,you are a man I won’t say more than that.

Now care for your child and have it in mind that

You are still a single father.

If you totally accept that woman,if you money grow weary or if you by mistake

Possess stroke,that woman would go immediately.

Focus on your child and have it in your mind that

You would get married to the right woman soon.

Women don’t appreciate what they have till it’s lost.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Nobody: 2:03pm On May 14, 2020
God will heal your pains OP, many men have died through this kind of emotional pains, but you are strong, really strong, God will continue may you strong for your children sir
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by mechanics(m): 2:03pm On May 14, 2020
That's why we have to be very careful with the issue of marriage, because when one is in, it will be difficult to come out of it, because it's not biblical, what has happened to you, is not that new, but you should not give up, keep praying for her to have a change of heart, one day she will surely come back to her right senses.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by excel1960(f): 2:03pm On May 14, 2020
May God direct you in whatever decision you take..Stay Safe
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by EbolaParasite: 2:03pm On May 14, 2020
Nairaland is now paying script/content writers just to keep traffic. People will soon get bored of faje stories and find alternatives. Advertisers will then leave too. This is how sites start their demise.
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by weedfada(m): 2:04pm On May 14, 2020
Obingene:


You people and money, are you people totally useless without money? Because I am not and never been.

Come on, there is more to life now. I studied Economics and many a times, I have broken this thing called money. It's a reward for value, it's also a means to an end and there are so many factors that determine its availability or scarcity.

I'm tired hearing about money issues everytime. Haba! It's that why you came to earth? To make money and just leave?

Listen everyone, if money is the main resource you have to offer people, then you are just like a candle in d wind, you will be blown out soon and forgotten.

Finally, if anyone disrespects you because of money, walk away from that person.

The circular flow of income shows that money can never be at a place at a particular time, more so, now we have leaders to hoard and keep wealth meant for everyone to themselves.

I conclude with this, if as a guy or a lady, you know you would disrespect your spouse in eventuality that they become broke, please don't marry, or better still, leave the relationship.

Leave and find your pot of gold.

#facts!!!

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by decasey(m): 2:05pm On May 14, 2020
Baba I don't need 2 talk too much, stay away from that woman, start a new life, take care of your kids. Make I no hear say you take that woman back oooo else something bad go happen, dat woman is not ur own. Pray that God should direct 2 a good woman.

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Jaqenhghar: 2:05pm On May 14, 2020
Vyolet:
Everytime a woman leaves a poor man or reacts badly to him, the man always end up having a well paying job and the woman always want to come back...
Op, you forgot to write the part where she is willing to come back and live with you in Lekki grin cheesy.
...and the well paying job is always oil company job
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by tunjilana: 2:05pm On May 14, 2020
It is important you do things properly and legally. Get a lawyer, file for legal separation for starters and document the terms of separation, your role, her role, terms of access e.t.c . Else a woman who was not kind towards you may reap from you in future or even deny you access to the kids. Go legal early enough if this is the end

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Samakus(m): 2:06pm On May 14, 2020
Ybaby:


All this infidels tagging me....

Women like dont want broke ass men like you

If only you know who you're talking to?

Anyways, enjoy your day

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Naija246: 2:06pm On May 14, 2020
this one dey find husband grin
Wonders shall never end grin
Dyt:


But you need a friend
From your write up, you been through alot

It's ok
I won't persuade you
**that's if you don't have any**

Have a goodnight rest in your lekki suite sir

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by pooozeee(m): 2:06pm On May 14, 2020
Your wife having an affair with other men should not be tolerated, it is good you let her go, you should find another woman and take care of your kid. Most women are liable to behave wrongly once they earn more than their husband, my wife did same and when my glory was restored, I became the man of the house again, make sure you don't fall again and hold on to your job firmly

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Peacefullove: 2:07pm On May 14, 2020
faithfull18:
Hmmn, this sounds like fiction. I don't support divorce but if adultery is involved with evidences, then separation is advised. Biblically, either partners are expected not to marry again but you know in our present world, we read and act upside down.

They can remarry so far its Adultery that caused the divorce , based on the Bible

Separation is different. Both are still married but not living together
Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by Ken4agent(m): 2:07pm On May 14, 2020
On a thread like this, some of us only come to spy on ladies comment cheesy cheesy

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Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by mondayaudu(m): 2:07pm On May 14, 2020
Halfway reading your story, I discovered your problem was from that babe you call your wife. A man ought not to struggle once he is married. Why? The Bible said whoever has found a wife found a good thing and obtain favor from the lord. Wise men study trends. Initially you got a 90k job, your wife started cheating and you lost it. Then, you struggled till you left her then your deliverance came. Let me tell you, things would have still be hard if you didn’t leave her. Did you know why you struggled so much? Every home is build by a woman. Once she started having affairs, it will have negative impact on the man. She started cheating long time before you knew. I support your courage and most importantly your decision to exit hell on earth. I am still surprised you are calling her your wife. She left you long time ago.....A little advice Sir. You have a good job now, please saved as much as you can. No job is permanent! Look for business you can do while working. It will help you. On a side note, any day you go back to her, watch and see yourself descend low again. You dodge a bullet!

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