Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I admire your attitude. It's great to hear that you both have agreeably worked things out and are moving on for a happier life for both of you. I send you positive wishes for a happy future as friends.
Originally Posted By leemac Ann - sorry to hear your news but delighted that you seem to have found that rare commodity - an amicable settlement. I hope that continues throughout the divorce itself and that both of you remain friends. Does that mean we will see you in the LP pond more now? Lee.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose Hey Labuda, my ex and i were married for eight years as well. we've been divorced for about 5 years now and still remain good friends, we just didn't belong married, so I know how you feel--our actual divorce was over in about an hour. we divided our assets together brought it to the judge, and that was about it--we went to lunch afterward, our lawyer (yup same guy) thought we were crazy---
Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie I wish you all the best on your new start in life. In the end, you are the one best to judge what is right for your life. Hugs and happiness to you.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan well i don't know whether to congratulate you or offer you my condolences. But i do know many couples work best as friends and not partners. My mom and dad are the same way. Lousy and miserable partners, but nice friends. sometimes these things will work out for the best and I wish nothing but happiness for the both of you in the future.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Oh I'm sorry, I am happy that the two of can remain friends. I know this is bad but all I could think of (you being a texan) was I'm going through the bid "D" and I don't mean Dallas." I just want the best for you both and do hope everything goes well. Still I am sorry.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle Ann, I'm sorry your marriage did not work out the way you had hoped. I, too, am wishing you nothing but the best.
Originally Posted By u k fan Labuda, when my parents were married they fought like cat and dog. They've been divorced for nearly 20 years now and are the best of friends, seeing each other almost every day. We all still holiday together, spend Xmas together and they often sneak off together for a game of bingo! Sometimes divorce is the solution, not the problem!!!
Originally Posted By Labuda Thanks for the support, all. I'm feeling very positive about this, and honestly, have been AMAZED at the reactions of my friends, family, and co-workers. Apparently Eric & I were the last ones to realize we shouldn't be married! hehe Anyhow, on the advice of my friend Jeff (who'll be marrying my friend Lynn next June and MAKING ME WEAR LAVENDAR! GRRRR hehe) Eric and I will go to separate households after we leave the current apartment, but good news is that I've already found a place - renting a room from my brother in a house he owns but only spends MAYBE one night a week at. $400 a month all bills paid means I'll be able to easily make all my bills and ensure I pay back the rest of my credit card debt faster than I am right now. Eric's also looking for a roommate, but right now, he's going to be elsewhere just so we can have some time apart to help the transition from married to friends go better. So, anyhow, I'm feeling very upbeat and positive and like this really truly is the best thing for both of us. As for the question from you, Lee - figure that on Tuesdays y'all will see me more, yeah. My poker league doesn't have a Tuesday game anymore and the theatre is dark on Tuesdays. hehe More ti9me for LP! WOOOO!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Yes, I do too. I wish you the best, Ann. I'm glad you're feeling positive about this change and hope it all continues to go smoothly.
Originally Posted By JazzCat >>In the meantime, we're going to remain roommates until our lease here is up, but then we're going to see if we can find another roomie or two and get a house to share.<< I'm sorry, did I misunderstand this? So you're not going to be roommates down the line after your divorce?
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove {{{Labuda}}} {{{Eric}}} Wishing you both the very best that life has to offer in the future. xoxo
Originally Posted By JazzCat Dang girl! I thought I was the only person who ever considered divorce but wanted to remain roommates with my husband. (Note to everyone: We have not decided this so don't jump to conclusions! We're going to go to counseling.) While I love C.J. dearly, I think we make much better friends than spouses. I was actually going to start a topic on whether anyone had ever heard of divorced couples living together as friends and here you are! So now that I've rambled on about myself, I offer you my heartfelt congradulations on a difficult decision. Please let me know how your situation works out.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Ann, I wish you and Eric all the best. This is one of the most difficult decisions to make, but it sounds like you have a wonderful attitude and that positively you are doing the right thing. Hugs to both of you.
Originally Posted By Ursula All I can say is that I wish you both nothing but extreme happiness in your decision. I am thrilled that you are handling this with a good head on your shoulders.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Wow Labuda, this came as a surprise to me since I didn't realise you were having problems but I'm glad you're both happy and positive about the decision and you're still friends. Big hugs!
