Love Stinks. Yeah, Yeah.
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| 'Til divorce do us part. |
Editor's note: This item was removed, edited and now re-posted in interest of protecting the privacy of the parties involved. -- Mark Donald, editor, Dallas Observer
... and then one day you wake up and discover that up is down, yes is
no and the one person that for nine years you've unconditionally
loved is suddenly the same one that's now impossible not to hate.
If you're looking for a warm-'n-fuzzy Thanksgiving yarn to soothe
your soul as you share a Snuggie with family for some feel-good
holiday cheer, sorry. Move along, nothing to see here. That comes
tomorrow. Promise.
Today, however, it's the tale of my divorce. Continue at your own peril.
I'm not afraid to get personal on this blog. (My name, after all, is out front on the marquee.) Whether it's what's in my closet or what's not in my stomach or what rolls down my cheeks, I share, you read and, more times than not, you react. You like. You dismiss. You judge. Mostly, you pay attention.
Some of you have astutely pointed out lately that I've been a tad distracted. Good on ya. Always need an extra editor peering over my shoulder. In recent weeks I've spelled tambourine without the "u," confused ugly wins with ugly losses, written "want" instead of "wont" and admittedly snapped at callers to 105.3 The Fan.
My excuse?
Okay, here goes ...
Wow. Mr. Whitt, I applaud your disclosure and action. I'm stunned yet appreciative of this post.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 7:19AMSomething tells me your not gonna be single very long. (Wink). Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 7:32AMRichie, it takes a man to do what u just did. Keep ur head up, we love u on the radio-its gonna b all good-just take it out on stumble dufus!
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 7:39AMWow. It is a funny combo mix of feelings after it all goes down. Been five years for me.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 7:57AMThat's a tough one pal. At least you got to expose her sorry actions for all to see. Got any pics you want to share?
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:16AMI totally feel for you, Richie. I've been married for almost 18 years now with two kids, but the past few weeks have probably been more difficult, trying and potentially catastrophic than any time during the previous (nearly) two decades.
Stormy waters seem to be subsiding, at least for now, but believe me when I say I share your pain, brother. Hang in there, and don't let the knuckle draggers get you down.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:22AMUhhhm That's a tough thing you know. Props to the sportatorium reader who pulled back the curtain for you. Otherwise you might have been paying for a baby that wasnt even yours.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:23AMRichie,
You are 100% right, life is too short to live it with someone that treats you like shit. I'm glad you have a shot to find someone that make your life better not worst. Thanks for sharing.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:32AMWow, takes real courage to pull the curtain back like this. I wish you nothing but the best.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:38AMRichie
Last year I discovered my wife had not one secret credit card but 3 that totaled to $20,000 in debt. I know how that made me feel, so I can only imagine what you're going through.
It's a helluva thing you've gone through and I admire your effort to keep the marriage going. I don't think I would have gone to counseling.
Like John Lennon once said, "Life is what happens when you're making plans."
Hang in there.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:40AMSo is that why last week's "Hot" was all jacked up? It was your attempt to share your emotional distress with the rest of us? But seriously, sorry to hear about the divorce. Now is the perfect time to see if being the IN-famous Richie Witt will get you free lap dances at The Lodge...
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:41AMStrip club?
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:44AMIs it too early to tell RW it was because he's gay and she figured it out a while back? Yeah probably, sorry RW..keep your chin up and stay hard..screw that bitch, your next "friend" with a BMW will take care of you plenty good..(totally kidding RW, lifes a bitch then you marry one. 2 1/2 yr married, 3 kiddoes for me..(twins at 39)..that's why I'm so pissy all the time)
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:44AMI feel mostly for your son and the kid your ex is going to have. Having been a reader of this blog since its inception and squirmed at some of its content (like the sports talk... the rest, not so much), I can't say I'm surprised at the news of a divorce, but the manner in which it came to fruition did surprise me.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:51AMvery sorry for what you have gone through and what you are still going through.
Just a thought, with absolutely no ill will intended in any way-- just some experience with this. She has a kid who likely reads your blog, do you think the details were necessary?
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:54AMDon't know your ex, but kids get screwed in divorces...and no matter where the blames lies, it does not lie with the kid.
RW, was it Salisbury? cause he's gone now and so is she...and he's a douche and this wouldn't be too far beneath him..or was it Greggo and his broken ankles are some how involved? Inquiring minds want to know..oh yeah, where in the hell was that picture taken...Joe Pool or Lake Como..? and could your legs be any skinnier?
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:56AMshut up CBS, kids don't get on the internet...too busy huffing household cleaners and playing video games..
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 8:58AMDamn Richie that sucks. Can't imagine going through that. I dealt with some crazy women in the past but nothing like that. Keep your chin up.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:11AMWhat's with the wedding dress-kini? did she have a whitesnake video to go to after the wedding?
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:14AMMarried 31 years, divorced 1 1/2 years after dicovering his affair. I think I know a little of what you're going through and it blows. People do the cruelest things to people they claim to love.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:15AMHang in there pal. Where's the divorce party? The Tequila is on me.
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:17AMSo that's why The Fan's ratings have been down lately...
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:28AMRich,
Congratulations! Mine was final on Friday November 20th! Moved from Frisco to Plano and now you have no excuse not come over and watch a little MMA more specifically UFC.
Sincerely,
Welcome to the club bro!
Posted On: Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 9:34AM