I left 10mths ago, and did not look back. Not once. I was SO lonely in my marriage, now i am alone and not at all lonely. It shouldn't have been a surprise to my Ex, but, it seems it was. He doesn't like me and will not talk to me in any way except by email.

We do share two wonderful teenage boys and they are loved and cared for equally by both of us.

I am living my best life at 53 and i wouldnt change a thing..

Goodluck. Its a short life not to feel a contentment in your soul.

This was me..i stuck in my marriage for too many years, hoping things would change..talking and asking for help.. Telling him that i was lonely, that we needed to do more together..And, my second marriage, so i felt an even greater responsibility to get this relationship right..

One day, i decided i had enough. I wasn't angry, just really sad and ultimately,relieved.

Its been 8months and i am SO much happier.

He hates me and will not talk to me, (except by email)

I feel like a weight has moved off my chest. I feel free, I am finding the "me" i can be at 52, and i love this person.....

We share our boys and i make life and emotions as easy as i can for them.

Be brave, you all...