I didn’t really acknowledge it on here this year, but the middle of last month was the 2nd anniversary of coming out to Anginae. The date came and went without fanfare as usual, except this year I had a date with DMc so I guess you could say it was a big change over last year. It still is an emotional date for me and I imagine in many ways it always will but I’m sure those emotions may change over time.
I bring this up simply because over two years a lot of things can change. Over the first 18 months things moved slowly with little real change in our marriage . Looking back, this was a good thing. That time gave us a chance to appreciate our relationship and understand better how much we truly mean to each other. However, the last 6 months things have moved much more quickly. I have had my experiences with Rub and now DMc. Anginae has experienced what its like to be desired by a straight man and even fallen pretty deeply in love.
We are now starting to see some of the complications our marriage adds to all of this. Because of that, we are now taking the first steps into getting a divorce. Neither one of us has said this is a definite thing, but at this point, I think both of us will be surprised if it does not happen. Nothing official has been done, and I don’t know when (if?) it will. We have met with an attorney (together) and started getting some questions we both have answered. We will probably wait until after the first of next year if we do anything, but I have a feeling by then we will have made up our mind. We have started to look for a smaller cheaper house for Anginae and the kids to live here and town, and once that’s done, I will look for a place to stay closer to work. I will still be here almost daily, for the kids and to see Anginae, but it this is the first step to moving on with our lives as friends, and not a married couple.
I have been with with Anginae most of my life…18 of my 33 years on this earth we have been a couple. Divorce is not and will not be the end of us but it will mean we are no longer a couple. This is something that will be difficult to grasp. She’s all I’ve known for so long, and despite the guys I’ve met over the last few months, I’m still closer to her than anyone else. Letting go of some things is going to be difficult to do, but even now she is needing her space from me to try and move on. It’s not all her either. I have to admit that it may be the best thing for me too. I really like DMc….a lot, but both our living situations make it hard to see each other. I would be lying if I said that many times I’ve wish I had a place much closer so that he could come and spend time with me. It’s a very difficult thing to admit for some reason. I feel like getting a divorce is quitting…giving up, but what is it I’m fighting for? I feel like I need to be fighting to keep this together for me, for her and for our kids. It’s hard to look past the difficulties that lie ahead in the near term and not see how it may be better for all of us in the long term. At least that is how I’m trying to look at things right now. It is gonna hurt, it is going to be hard, but both of us will be happier down the road.
Anginae is my wife and in my heart always will be. I will never love another woman like I love her. She will always be an important part of my live and I can only hope I can be an important part of hers. I still have a hard time believing it’s going to happen, but as each day goes on I see that day getting closer and closer. The one comfort I have is I’ve seen what divorce can be, and the bitterness and anger that can go with it. We don’t have that which makes this process much easier. I’ve said this many times to others, just as our marriage is different that most so will our divorce.
You are so lucky that you guys are able to move on amicably. So much heartache and bitterness avoided….that is awesome. What a super woman….she must really love you.
sounds like a step in the right direction. You have a long way to go. There will be anger (both yours and hers, and your children), readjustment, upheaval and healing. You’ll also find out that the latest twink is yesterdays news, and vice versa. In the end, you will be happier, but it is a very long road to travel. Good luck. You have finally and truly began the journey.
Dear Gay & Married with kids,
I was touched by your story, probably because it reminded me of my own. My ex-wife and I divorced amicably about 4 years ago. We are now raising our son together but with living separate lives. I came out, to my friends, family and even at work (I live in Canada, maybe it makes a difference). I have to say, once I accepted myself, it was much easier to for others to accept me. The process was surprisingly easy – but I made it easy by being confident, proud and comfortable with who I am.
You are right, you will never love another woman like you loved here. There’s nothing wrong with that and you should tell her.
I bet that, just like us, the two of you will be much happier, radiant and shining people once you get on with your separate lives (while still being bonded together via your kids).
Fondly,
B.
What a fortunate man you are in her, and she in you. I hope that you will always be close.
I think since you both have such respect and love for each other, it won’t really be the end, but the beginning of a new part of your relationship. You will always be there for each other (I know I don’t know you guys–except for what you write in this blog, but somehow I feel everything is going to be alright).