Skald, for what it’s worth, you might be my favorite person on this entire board. From as much as anyone can tell from words on a screen, you’re a great guy and don’t deserve this shit. It blows, and I’m sorry.
Hang in there Skald and stay true to the person you want to be. You’ve got a lot of friends here; probably more than you realize.
I’m so sorry. It sounds to me like she’s still mentally ill, it’s just expressing itself in a different way. Because we all know how Jesus advocated divorce. I agree with the idea of suggesting a Christian marriage counselor - how can she say no to that?
However it turns out, I hope you hold on to your new approach to life. Even at the worst moments, maybe you can hold on to the bitter reason to stay good - don’t let her feel vindicated that you’re evil because of your atheism.
Sorry to hear it. But as the saying goes, there are two sides to every story.
Dang. I kept reading the OP waiting for the joke.
There wasn’t one.
Take care, Skald.
My sympathies. Know that it will stop hurting someday. Just take it one day at a time.
Skald, you don’t know me at all - I lurk a lot, though, and yours are some of the posts I keep a particular eye out for. I’m delurking just for a sec, to say that I’m so sorry this has happened - I hope you remember that it isn’t your fault (and it’s probably not something you can fix, either - it’s her issue to work out, I think) and that you matter to lots of people here, so please look after yourself.
Skald, I’m so very sorry. You’re a good man and don’t deserve this.
Skald, I’m so sorry to hear this. I don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said by someone else, or that wouldn’t sound trite.
If she turns her back on you, she is disobeying Jesus, who strongly disapproved of divorce. Others have pointed to Paul’s writings which are accepted as scripture that she may not leave you for the reasons she has stated. May not. It is a commandment in Biblical scripture, which, if I am not mistaken, is the only authority in most protestant denominations. Equally yoked is made up bullshit compared to scripture.
She may have other reasons that she has not identified even to herself, but the reason she identified is gibberish. I suspect that that this has something to do with your in-laws disapproving of you. The Bible is clear that she is to be loyal to you, her husband, before her gossiping in-laws. I suspect the in-laws constant running you down is behind this bullshit. While they have the best of motives in their own meddling minds, they were at the wedding and “let none separate what God has today joined” and “forever hold their peace” were their implicit promises by attending your wedding. If this is what has happened, they have sinned against God and broken their vows too. Ask them to repent and repair the damage they have done. They cannot get forgiveness from Jesus until they have done those things, and they are not saved until they have done those things.
I am very sorry that this has happened. Messing with a marriage is a very hurtful sin.
Somebody has been messing with your wife. Are you going to take it lying down, or are you going to confront the homewreckers? These homewreckers are no better than adulterers and doing just as much harm.
Well, shit.
I’m so sorry. You’re a great guy, and she was lucky to have you. I’m sorry she doesn’t realize that.
That sucks shit through a tube. You seem like a really cool person. I hope things get better for you soon.
Oh my gosh. I was also hoping this would be a joke. I am so sorry.
Skald, my friend. I am aching for your loss. I am so sorry.
This is so shitty. I’m so sorry.
{{{{Skald}}}}
Sometimes the bad guys win, and it sucks.
First of all I’m so sorry you’re going through this.
I know it’s raw, and the two of you have a lot of history with which I’m’ not acquainted. I’m just hopeful that you can not burn the bridge entirely. It seems possible to me that a month from now she might wake up and realize that this is the dumbest dumbass thing she’s ever done. Can you be more mad at the jackass meddling minister than at her and leave the possibility open for forgiveness and reconciliation? I’m not saying you should cover the way back with rose petals and remove all obstacles, just maybe don’t eliminate it entirely if there’s any chance you could forgive her. Any at all.
I saw the thread title and thought “oh ha ha…it’s gonna say '…for a two week vacation. What color shall I paint the bathroom while she’s gone?” I’m sorry that’s not what it said.
Take care of yourself, Skald. Marriage counselors and pastors are all well and good, but don’t neglect to talk to a lawyer. There’s life on the other side.
People that young change a lot over a few years. She just changed into someone who isn’t compatible with you anymore. It’s nobody’s fault. It’s not about whether you are a good or a bad person. People sometimes just grow in different directions.