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Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by SWburbchgo, Jan 5, 2015.

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    A very chilly good morning to all. I am new and joined as I found the site while trying to search on advice on how to come out. As a 52yo man who has been married for 25 years with 2 sons (21 and 24) I am struggling about how to tell my wife and what to expect as far as repercussions. I married my best friend and still love her but I need to live. My goal is to admit that the marriage is over and allow her to be free as well as my own freedom of living a double life for so long the anxiety is causing health problems. So to that end, I am looking for any tips or advice or at least to get a conversation going with someone who has been in my shoes before.
     
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    Welcome to EmptyClosets.

    I'm sure you feel quite alone with everything, but we have lots of members who are going through (or have been through) what you are experiencing now. Have you checked out the later in life area on the EC support forum? If not, I'd recommend you take a look at some of the postings and speak to other members who post there regularly. It may help you a lot.
     
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    Hello and welcome to EC! :smilewave :welcome: It's a pleasure to meet you :slight_smile:


    Good luck to you Chicagoans as you guys deal with this snow and ridiculously cold weather.