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I gave my ex our house and half my savings, but now I feel resentful | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Published 25 October 2026 · general

Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move on I was with my e partner for more than 20 years. We

Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move on I was with my e partner for more than 20 years. We were mostly happy and I expected us to be together for life. For well over half the relationship, I was the sole breadwinner and, at my ex’s request, managed our finances.

We were reasonably well off, with savings and without a mortgage. We even had a holiday home, albeit a static caravan. I retired early, and the problems we had in our relationship grew. We had both loved travel, but I was repeatedly told we couldn’t afford it, which I knew was nonsense.

I went back to work in a demanding new field, but my ex showed no interest. I spent more time away from home and began therapy (my suggestion of couples’ therapy was rejected). After a year of therapy, I said I was leaving.

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