My spouse cannot make a living and has never made a living– she calls herself an “artist”–always wants wants wants expensive things- cars, travel, cameras, but never has dime one. I bought a nice car for her , expensive things, have for years, but when I need something, she is never any help. I hate what a financial failure she is. She thinks that being emotionally supportive is enough–I recently lost a house to foreclosure and of course, all she could do was feel badly for me–but help me financially??? of course Never!! I have so much bottled up rage at her, such resentment at what a financial burden she has always been. and what a fucking ingrate she is. I have left a few times, but was lonely and came back–her situation never changes and then I hate myself for coming back–I guess I feel that being with her is better than being alone-my career is very isolating (im a writer) so I do not know many people and have no opportunities to meet people–Im just so angry.
No you have it all wrong. You created this entire situation. In the beginning you should have laid down some serious ground rules concerning working and bills.
But you didn’t and you actually enjoy being an enabler which is why you keep coming back after you leave.
No matter what now you have to live with it unless you outright divorce her and get together with another woman. And even then she will continue to pull your strings.
I have to agree with you on this one.