So, its ALMOST official; After almost 50 years of marriage, my parents are splitting. I say ALMOST because my Mom wrote a contract on a condo, but it hasn't been finalized yet. The seller's have until tonight to let her know if they accepted her offer or if they are going to counter.
I've seen my parents relationship fall apart over the last 20 years. Part of me is almost relieved. I mean, no more fighting and no more hating each other. But another part of me, the child part, is crushed. Even at 42 I find myself saddened over the fact my parents are splitting.
They will not get a divorce though - they have just become one of those couples that can't live together any longer. In fact, my mom believes that they will get along better if they live separate.
I'm already seeing signs of that, as my Dad told her that he is buying her a big screen TV out of his money.
There's nothing more that I'd like to see than to have my parents fall in love again, and maybe, hopefully, absence WILL make the heart grow fonder - this time.
The perpetual dilema
14 years ago
Oh, sweetie. I am so very, very sorry. I know your heart must hurting so much. I admire the support you have given your mom and your strength in this. And I would completely feel like a child as well. And I'd cry and complain and whine. And then I'd be all adult about it and drink. :)
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