I'm 17, but one of my biggest fears in life is being divorced. Call me crazy, but perfect marrages are so rare now adays...I can genuinely say that I don't know one couple over the age of 40 who are still in love with each other, and that frightens me.
I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through Katie. Your kids are still young, but ask yourself something before you do something drastic...how will the kids react? How will it affect their lives?
I know thats incredibly unselfish...but isn't that sort of what parenting is? I don't know, I'm young, but I live in a very unhappy household. My father constantly verbally abuses my mother, and I can't stand it. I have stuck up for her since I was a little girl, resulting in my father shifting the abuse on to me.
I don't mind, we're sorting out our problems now. But seriously, if my parents got divorced, my world would fall apart. I do love both my parents, and when we are all happy, its wonderful. But when we're not..ugh.
It's getting better, and I do suggest counseling. It's working wonders. Ask your kids how they're feeling about "mommy and daddy" at home. Chances are, they've picked up on the problems in the relationship. See if they're affecting them.
I'm going to stop babbling now...I just think that divorce is something that is needed in some situations, but often abused as an easy way out. Every situation is different, hopefully your heart will tell you what is right. Deep down inside, you'll prob. know what the right solution is.
hugs, hope everything works out...
Amy