I don’t understand the concept of modern alimony. In this day and age why does a woman deserve to be “kept” Women are 100% equal.
Go get a job sweetheart.
A few years ago, my wife and I had a nasty argument, and she mentioned the "d" word. I calmly replied, I'm not going to force you to stay if that's the way you feel. However, I will get half of your pension.
Texas is a community property state. While she was working for the feds, I was job-hopping for better opportunities, and thus little in the way of 401K/pension.
The "d" word hasn't been spoken since. I shrugged it off, you're bound to have a healthy disagreement when you've been married/together for over 30 years.
In fairness, some women do forego a career to make a home and raise a family. I know one couple where the husband dumped her for a much younger woman after 20+ years of marriage. She was pleasant and at least as attractive as his new wife and a good mother. She was humiliated and went back to Kansas. I hope things worked out for her. And I hope he rots in Hell.