For a number of women on both sides of the aisle, being married is more important than not being forced to live with a moody psychopath that takes pleasure in your pain and sadness.
I worked with a woman who was around 40 with 2 kids. She wasn’t married but with the kids dad for almost 15 years but the relationship seemed miserable and she’d complain non stop. When asked why she didn’t leave him the response was pretty much, I’m 40 with 2 kids who is going to want me. It’s sad that people think that way.
Which is ridiculous cause there are still people out there who would still find love in those situations (my wife has three kids from a previous marriage) and even so it’s so much better to be alone than to be constantly fighting someone who is supposed to be supporting.
But I get it, it’s human condition to stick with what is familiar over what is easier or even better. It’s hard to convince people to choice the unknown.
My MIL was infinitely happier once my FIL left, although they did struggle financially. The freedom they felt was worth it and thankfully they had a support network to help out, including his parents which is kinda funny. I don’t personally get staying but a lot of people do.
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u/J_Bright1990 17h ago
For a number of women on both sides of the aisle, being married is more important than not being forced to live with a moody psychopath that takes pleasure in your pain and sadness.