Posted by:
happyfeet
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Date: July 27, 2014 01:50PM
I stayed in a marriage to a tbm for my kids. During that time he was lazy when it came to working--didn't feel a strong desire to provide. Instead, he would go out with missionaries or do other church service for hours on end. He would pay our tithing even though we were out of food or he wouldn't tell me and write out a huge tithing check. If I questioned him on it, he would say that I lacked faith. He was always self-employed because he couldn't keep a regular job. He got us into huge debt and was always looking for ways to get rich quick. I went back to school during this time to get a degree and get a decent job that would bring in money--which I did. After the kids were grown I left him--tired of him telling me I didn't have the spirit with me or that I wasn't righteous enough. Now he is collecting alimony from me--lying about his income (being self-employed he can hide it.) The Bishop knows that he collects alimony but doesn't want to get involved. I am just glad to be rid of him and glad to have my time back that I wasted in church for over 30 years. Does anyone else know of men like him who collect alimony and are in good church standing? He doesn't have to support anyone else --just himself. I think it's crazy!!!