3 lessons from divorce

[thomaspeters]

As a man and after two divorces with children I too thought I was ruined and as it turned out I was indeed ruined.

[USSResolute]

I lost $250, 000 in my divorce, my house, and my job, and lived in a tent for a while at the KOA. It was not the "best time of my life".

[lreiff]

I'm a divorced man. I lost everything too but along with it went my toxic ex and after a few years I look back and see I am absolutely at a better place today.

[kazamistanmustang]

The fact that you went through a divorce makes your videos even more interesting because you know exactly what you talking about. Using your experience trying to help woman to more understand man is admirable. God bless you !

[cookieloverTM]

I divorced 23 years ago, courts favor the women no matter what. The court experience was enough to keep me from marriage again, best decision ever😂😂

[ChristcrossCrafts]

After 27 years of marriage, this has been the toughest transition ever. She walked out and within 3 months was with the very man she swore she wasn't interested in. I am learning find "me" again and realize she is the one who gave up on a man who cooked, cleaned, folded her laundry, and always made time for her needs above my own.

Lesson I've learned... I have a ton more free time to do what I want, when I want.

[HunterJen-cj]

The breakup of my five-year relationship has left me heartbroken. I've tried everything to rekindle things, but so far, nothing has worked, and I'm finding it hard to move on.

[thomasallen]

My ex left 5 years ago. I didn't realize then that was the best thing she ever did for me and her. She got her baby, grandpa's truck, and a new whipped husband. I got a house, a boat, two dogs, 10 guitars, and all the peace, quiet, and freedom I could ask for. I can work 50+ hours a week and not get yelled at. I can get the haircuts I want. I can wear the clothes I want. I can own and drive the cars and trucks I want to. I can drop $1k on truck parts and not get a guilt trip. I can spend hours, and even holidays with my family and not get screamed at. My time and my money are mine...and that will never change.

[johnclaybaugh]

The divorce didn't cost her everything. That's obvious.

[donz]

You're 100% right. I commend you for how fast you recovered. When my wife cheated on me and we split, that day, it took me about 10 years to recover.
And I still have some serious trust issues.

[iamjfrankwhite]

Emily I appreciate your transparency and honesty in sharing what you went thru on the divorce and how your life has been sweeter for it. It's His loss. You really are an Amazing and Magnificent Woman with the wisdom of a Queen beyond your years😊

[originalsuki]

After my divorce I agonized over the time I thought I had WASTED (Ten years!). A friend snapped me out of it by simply saying "...and how much more time are you going to waste feeling sorry for yourself".
NONE! Instantly better.

[NewVegasBadger]

The irony of having my wife walk out on me was that there came the realization, she did me a huge favor by leaving me. I am far better off without her in my life. It was the catalyst I needed to make changes in my life. A turning point.

[michaelholt]

As a guy I learned from marriage that a man should never get married.

[supremeakuma]

Did SHE FILE ? Thats the REAL QUESTION

[martoking]

Divorce is an incentive for women. They get to ruin their own home and then get rewarded for it. I hope that her ex is ok.

[scottjohnson]

Women don't apologize. that is what I learned to live with.

[daveshore]

Imagine forgetting it in 3 years. Wow. Women live in another world and move on like the wind.

[wethepeople]

You are winning, by having realistic expectations from relationships. This makes you more attractive than 90% of the dating population.

Knowing that you are in a committed relationship.

[thisdyingsoul]

I thought my life was over when my ex left. But 3 weeks later, I met the woman that would become my current wife. 5 years later I am still happier than I have ever been.

Sometimes things happen for a reason, and while I often wish I could have met my current wife without the going through the previous 18 year relationship, the experiences we both had over that time shaped us and prepared us to see and appreciate what we found in each other.