Asking Eric: Cheating ex-husband plays the ‘victim'
Dear Eric: I left my 32-year marriage more than 20 years ago, due to my ex-husband's extramarital affairs. We have four adult children who I virtually raised alone as he was never available to them physically or emotionally.
I wanted the children to have a good relationship with their father as I treasured my relationship with my parents. I tried to protect the children from what was happening leading up to our divorce. I had counseling leading up to leaving him and after, and it's taken me a long time to be at peace.
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