[murphy'smom]

I agree with Colleen. Life is too short to not have love. Real love, not just 'best friends' love. You owe it to yourself and your children to live life to the fullest. I am going through a divorce, and I stayed for years for my daughter. She loves her dad very much, and I wanted her to grow up with him. I went from not being in love with him, to detesting him and being lonely all the time. I am so much happier now, and my daughter is just fine. My kids are happier, because I am happier! I never want to teach my kids that it is ok to 'settle' for less than they deserve. People make mistakes, I made a mistake when I got married because I was pregnant again. (I have a son of my own that I brought). Forgive yourself, and do what is best for you. I often find the hardest things to do are often the right things. I wasted 9 years taking the 'easy way out' and staying with my husband (for me is was the easy way). Now, I am 33 years old and love being my own woman. I went back to school (I get my Cosmetology licence in September) and have lost 15 pounds and am so much healthier.
Good luck to you, do some honest soul searching and you will find your path.