So here’s the bombshell: My mum rings me up last night and tells me that my dad is moving out. A bit of swearing but on the whole she was quite calm and matter-of-fact. 36 years of marriage out the window because my dad feels that they have nothing in common anymore. Just to rub a bit of seasoning in he’s even admitted to a number of affairs and one-night-stands.
Deep down I’m not surprised but it’s still a shock. They weren’t the best suited couple and had their arguments like most people but they had stuck it out for this long.
I have no sympathy for my dad but I can’t blame him either. Even though I think he’s suffering from a midlife crisis and he’ll probably regret it after enjoying the single life for a while he can look after himself. Everyone deserves a shot at being happy in this world and if this is what he needs to do to get it then so be it.
I’m more worried about my mum. She’s not in the best of health and certainly can’t work full time so can’t afford to continue living in the flat on her own. My dad has said he’ll pay another months rent then that’s it. I’ve told her to get herself down the council and find out what her options are but I think she’d be better off moving to somewhere fresh with less memories.
