Ask Amy: Not-yet-divorced dad wants to put a ring on it
Dear Amy: My marriage of almost 16 years ended three years ago.
My estranged wife is mentally ill, mentally abusive, and an alcoholic.
Since separation, she has been to rehab twice and spent a month in a mental institution.
I filed for divorce. My ex has been completely non-compliant to any sort of agreement.
I'm on my second lawyer and we are on our way to take it to trial.
After we separated, I met a wonderful woman, and we have been dating for two years (around the time I filed for divorce).
My new love is a single/working mom. I have custody of two children, so it's sometimes a challenge to spend time together, but we find a way to make it work.
I purchased an engagement ring nine months ago.
I really wasn't expecting my divorce to take this long.
I obviously cannot get married until my divorce goes through.
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