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lissajames
Joined 2013
Posts: 1

Moving w/o Spouse

11 years ago

Hello,

I'm a USA expat living in Ireland for 3 years with my husband and daughter. I am ready to move back home and my husband isn't. I understand his reasons and don't want to supportive of his career and happiness.

We are considering the option of my daughter and I moving back without him. She is in school and I would live with my family for close to a year until his return.

I can't decide if this is the best option. I am unhappy here for many reasons - the weather, loneliness, can't work in my profession, plus personal problems such as having 2 miscarriages and a major surgery in the past 10 months have taken its toll. We also can't adopt here b/c of our ages.

We have experienced a lot of personal sadness in the past 3 years. We love each other. We aren't getting a divorce or doing a trial separation. The only reason I am considering moving home without him is b/c I feel broken and need the comfort of home.

My husband works a lot so my daughter and I spend most of our time alone. My family, parents, have come to visit once in the 3 years. I only talk to my parents maybe twice a month and siblings not even 4 times a year. My husband, however, has the exact opposite situation with his family.

I just don't know what is the best thing to do for our family. I appreciate any advice.

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