Q Although it’s been hard on our children, they have accepted it and I don’t regret the decision.
We used to moan about our husbands and confide in each other, although I never told her about the affair. She is furious that I left her brother, saying I should have worked on my marriage and that I’ve betrayed him. I was so fond of her and I miss her.A It is hard to remain friends with an ex’s family so, sadly, this friendship might not survive.
However, it’s not that simple. Ideally, if the marriage had to end it would be solely because it was not right for you, and no one else would be involved. In reality, leaving a relationship is a huge step and finding someone new often provides the catalyst and courage to leave. A lot will depend on how things are with your ex, who must for now feel angry and devastated. In time, hopefully, he’ll meet someone new, and perhaps understand that he was not happy in the marriage either.