Husband’s business has not been profitable for 5 years but he continues to believe it will be if he just puts more money into it and tries different ideas. He is now taking a portion of our investment accounts to support his business, without a word to me, as he feels it is “his” money since much came from his parents’ estate distribution. Since he will no longer speak with me about this matter, we are scheduled for Family Mediation in mid-September. I have no idea how long I am going to last like this. Apparently he took $50,000 out in July (I just found out since statement came) and plans to take at least that much over next 2 years ($50,000 a year) - this is more than I make annually at my job!
To me, the Family Mediation is a last ditch effort to save our relationship (44 years) but I feel as if he is doing very little to do the same. It is almost as if he is an addict who cannot stop himself from doing the same thing over and over. I feel as if the end is near and I just have to hold on and be authentic to myself, but it is not easy when you feel someone is taking full advantage of you. How does one take the high road when you are being treated so poorly?
