Today, my husband was diagnosed with cancer, but that's not the worst part. He immediately told me he wanted a divorce afterwards. He insists that he's doing it for me. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my husband announced he’s no longer attracted to me and wants a divorce because I got a needed double mastectomy. When I reminded him of his wedding vows, “In sickness and in health” he said that he thought that meant “the flu or something, not this shit.” FML
Today, I told my husband I wanted a divorce. He told me he didn't. End of discussion. FML
Today, I had to break the news to my husband that I had miscarried our first child, to which he replied, "Thank God!" and told me he wanted a divorce. FML
Today, my husband of 12 years announced that he wants a divorce and that he hadn't liked me in YEARS. FML
Today, I was given the best news of my life. I am cancer free and am not, at the ripe age of 23 going to bite the dust. My husband left his journal on the nightstand in our bedroom. He wrote, "I feel like a bad person, but if she dies, I don't have to get divorced." FML
Today, my husband just told me that he no longer loves me but keeps me around to handle his finances. FML
Today, I found out my husband has been flirting with and dating behind my back the nurse who treats my cancer. He admitted that he needs someone healthy and not someone who’s “gonna be sick all the time.” He also attempted to justify it by saying, “You’re gonna die anyway and then what am I gonna do?” FML
Today, my wife filed for divorce. Last month, she was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal, inoperable cancer. We got a second (confirmed) opinion. She has maybe six months left. She told me she doesn't want to spend her last remaining days on this earth with me. Our 33rd anniversary was in May. FML
Today, I found out I'm pregnant. My husband and I are divorcing because HE had an affair. He now wants a paternity test. FML
Today, my doctor inadvertently let the cat out of the bag that I don’t have cancer in front of my husband. I’d told him I had cancer to stop him from leaving me for his colleague who he’s absolutely moonstruck over. When we got home, he gave me the silent treatment. He went out and never came back. FML
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DLBL 23
I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but he may be divorcing you so you can keep half the assets and the hospital can't come after you for to pay his bills. Otherwise, his care might deplete ALL the assets you have together. You could still act like you're married. Hear him out.
Vesi 30
This was my first thought, too. My SO and I are not legally married because we both have more benefits that way. Instead we formed a trust and both have medical and legal POA's for each other. Welcome to our crappy health care system. 'Merica! fu©k yeah! /s
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DLBL 23
I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but he may be divorcing you so you can keep half the assets and the hospital can't come after you for to pay his bills. Otherwise, his care might deplete ALL the assets you have together. You could still act like you're married. Hear him out.
Vesi 30
This was my first thought, too. My SO and I are not legally married because we both have more benefits that way. Instead we formed a trust and both have medical and legal POA's for each other. Welcome to our crappy health care system. 'Merica! fu©k yeah! /s
Mooglefox 24
I have heard of married couples doing this. But they only do it if they know the cancer is terminal.
Mad Jack 3
Perhaps he just wants to spend his final days in peace and freedom.
Vexillum 5
Cancer isn't always a death sentence. Depending on his prognosis, this could be a misguided decision at best or a suspect one at worst.