Breakups & Divorce Support Group

This is the conversation I had with my sbx this morning.
I made the following proposal to stbx to get through the next 6 weeks. (We are still living in the same house)

I need to separation from you. Every time you walk in the door my stomach ties is knots worried about what you are going to do especially when no one else is home, as you have pulled things in the past when no one else is home. I am fearful in my own home, as you have been aggressive in the past on multiple occasions. We have to live this way for at least 6 more weeks. I need some piece of mind as I am sure you do too.
The master bedroom (where you are living now) is large, has a bathroom and ample space for one person. We will put a coffee pot, hot plate, small frig and microwave in your room. You can come and go through the sliding glass doors in the room. If you need something from the main part of the house you may call or knock and I will do the same if I need to go into the master bedroom. He responded with no. I asked what his suggestion was and he said he would think about it. Several hours later I asked him what he came up with and he said, “I am not making any compromise with you.” I suggested we do it the other way around (me in the master bedroom)and he again said “no I am not making any compromises with you. You leave.” I explained I would need money for deposit and movers and temporary spousal support. He said he would pay the mortgage. He then stated all I was getting was the retirement account and a little chunk of money and that’s it no spousal support and that the law suits have just began.

We have been married for 24 years and he thinks I should leave with nothing!
Posted on 01/05/08, 05:01 pm