Did you leave your spouse to "Move up."?

Question

My friend's husband became a partner in a law firm and decided that he wanted someone who was a professional, not the wife who supported him and raised the three kids. His girlfriend left her husband after she became a partner in a different law firm. He husband was a contractor and she wanted to move in different circles wit her daughter and not have a blue collar husband. They have now split up and are both begging their spouses to take them back. Has anyone else ever been in this position. I told my friend to get a boyfriend and others are telling her to take him back. She is very confused. Of course, those who can't help themslves by saying it, she will have to make the decision. Just wondering whether anyone else has done something this. . . irrational.

Answer 1

I've seen it before. It never works out.

Answer 2

Nope and i never would... My marriage and spouse and children are way more important then me and my own selfish wants and desires. You lose alot of people who mean alot to you by being this way... Trust me it is not worth it at all. I would much rather be successful in my marriage and family and love and have that returned to me then to cove up in the world and have lots of money as money is empty and cannot return the love and give back to me what my husband and kids do. Remember you cannot take your money or things with you when you die all that goes with you is your soul and what you have done for others.

Answer 3

My brother did this when he became a partner at Anderson. She dumped him for a seniior partner.

Answer 4

just shows you that the grass is not always greener and those that are motivated by money and status generally end up badly......no I've never done this but certainly know people who have and it ended badly for them as well...shallow people

Answer 5

His wife needs to take him alright....take him to the cleaners.