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I 'divorced' my in-laws ...
When my 30 year marriage ended in April 2007, I had to make many choices. One of those choices, was to distance myself from relatives that for years, had to be tolerated BECAUSE of their 'connection' to my wife. Why did I choose to cut them off and 'divorce' them? They were always the ones to ridicule or condemn what I was trying to achieve on the Internet. They NEVER had one good thing to say, not ANY sort of positive comment, and that used to peeve me to great lengths. Yet, when they wanted a website created to promote their Caravan Park, guess who they came to. You got it - ME! Well, I did it, mainly because I felt obliged to. When it was made public that my wife and I had split, there was NO contact from them regarding my feelings or their feelings. I had helped BOTH my brother-in-law and sister-in-law out in their times of marital needs and I got nothing in return. Was I bitter because of their apparent ignorance to my situation? No - I took it as a sign - a release from the mental torment they were always willing and able to inflict. When my sister-in-law came to visit at the end of last year, I told her straight up that I would not be their webmaster any longer. I also told her that she was not welcome anymore in my house. That extended to the rest of her family as well. She didn't take it too well and came back the next day in tears, wanting to apologize for her actions or non-actions. I told her it was too late, the horse had bolted. She has not contacted me since. My brother-in-law on the other hand, has emailed me a few times wanting an explanation. He could pick up the phone and ring me if he really wanted to know. I always courteously reply that what's done is done and that I won't be reversing the life-changing decision I have made. He just doesn't accept that their negativeness towards me was a factor in my decision. My answer to that - tough luck. I know many who read this will think my actions somewhat harsh. Others will relate and agree with how I handled matters, either because they are facing the same torment or have done so in the past. I have shared this story with only a few up until now, because I don't have any close friends or family of my own to share this with. Most are either dead or share the same character traits as my in-laws, hence I have cut off ties with them as well. I don't need or want people like this in my life. Am I lonely? Not at all. I am refreshed and liberated as a result of my actions and look forward to becoming hugely successful on the Internet in 2008. I am so looking forward to the roller coaster ride. Come along for the journey if you want to. There is ALWAYS room for one more. |
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