I can’t emphasize enough to young girls to never allow yourself to be financially dependent on a man. Not being able to leave because one can’t support themselves is a dangerous place to be. It opens doors to abuse and mistreatment of women.

My daughter lost her husband a year and a half ago and although it was devastating emotionally she didn’t have to move, downsize, go live with someone else etc Her life went just the same in that regard.

Dependence is scary.

But in your situation if you start working, any kind of job and add spousal support to it, you can make it.

Your friend is full of it. So you must stay for money? Being with men for money..really?

I also think it’s terrible for your son watching you living in miserable marriage. It’s a bad example for a kid.