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

Why This Matters

Key context: <p>Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move on</p><p><strong>I was with my ex-partner for </strong><strong>more than 20 years. </strong><strong>We were mostly happy and I expected us to be together for life. </strong><strong>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</strong><strong>. We even had a holiday home, albeit a static caravan.</strong></p><p><strong>I retired early, and the problems we had in our relationship grew</strong><strong>.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>We had both loved travel, but I was repeatedly told we couldn’t afford it</strong><strong>, which I knew was nonsense</strong><strong>. </strong><strong>I </strong><strong>went back to work </strong><strong>in a </strong><strong>demanding new field, but my ex showed no interest. </strong><strong>I spent more time away from home and began therapy (my suggestion of couples’ therapy was rejected). After a year of therapy, I said </strong><strong>I was leaving. </strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/25/gave-ex-house-half-savings-now-resentful">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.