I knew it was over when she admitted that she left me off her work health benefits (these benefits are of no cost to her) ... what does that say? I am 53 with a disability and no benefits? My first impression when I found was "that's spiteful and mean". That's also when I realized she could not have much feeling for me anymore ... I asked her about my needs, her reply " keep the receipts and she'll reimburse me" ... why not just add me ... let the insurance pay.
Where I feel like a real fool ... 5 years ago was she handling our finances into bankruptcy. I took over the finances after that and rebuilt the finances ... she racked me over the coals about my frugal ways. For one, I am not cheap ... I don't waste money. In the last 25 years we've been to Costa Rica, Mexico, Bahamas, Panama Canal Cruise, the Canadian Rockies, Florida (often), California, Arizona, Guatemala, Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Everglades and many more places, been to many sporting events and concerts...these things were possible because I was frugal. Many of these trips happened when I was handling the money. Since we have separated I have handed her close to 10 000 from my savings so she could take a 3 week UK vacation (I was totally supportive), 2 weeks after she gets back she ends the marriage. I've also spent close to 10 000 on house and vehicle repairs.
It turns out that me doing all will benefit me in the divorce and she may have to re-pay some of the money. I do know this. I doubt she has much money, even after bankruptcy she is still terrible with money.
And after-all this I still have feelings for her. I made a commitment to myself that July 1st I am moving on from her. My lawyer will get everything sorted out quickly. I worked hard the last 25 years, developed a disability ... this divorce will not derail my plans to take it easy in my 50's.
Also I foolishly gave her 2 weeks to get her own insurance for her car. I should just cancel it.