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I married a fellow engineer but we are getting a divorce - Confession #C27905 | Corporate Confessions

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Gender: MaleSubmitted on 9 August 2026 at 11:09 am

I married a fellow engineer but we are getting a divorce

I would like to share an experience of mine. I am an engineer myself, and I married an engineer too. From what I saw, her father’s financial condition was not very good; so I thought if I married her, she would truly understand what struggling means. Being from a middle-class background myself, I assumed she would adapt and adjust to everything. I never had an issue with women’s clothing, but my opinion was that everyone should dress according to their own comfort and body type—whatever they can carry off with confidence and whatever looks good on them. I support feminism, but feminism does not mean that if something is said to the daughter-in-law of the house, the same must be said to the son as well. That is basically foolishness; if such a situation arises, we could even move and live elsewhere. Rambling or talking excessively is not good. Nowadays, it feels as though women are using feminism to compete with men, rather than living together in harmony. Anyway, we are getting a divorce. I cannot tell her these things directly, but at the very least, I hope she stays happy, stays well, and lets go of this sense of competition. A man and a woman can never be identical. Working in the same place does not mean they become equal in every single aspect. Our physical structures are different—nature made them that way—and even our hormones are different. How can everything be the same?

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Understanding This Situation

This confession highlights the complex interplay of socioeconomic expectations, gender roles, and individual philosophies within a modern marriage. The author entered the union with specific assumptions, believing that his spouse's working-class background would translate into adaptability and a shared understanding of financial struggle. This initial framing suggests a desire for compatibility based on perceived resilience, yet it also exposes the challenge of projecting expectations onto a partner based solely on their background.

The core tension escalates around differing interpretations of feminism, equality, and marital roles. The author expresses a belief that biological differences and traditional dynamics preclude absolute identical treatment within a household, viewing the push for identical expectations as a form of competition rather than harmony. From his perspective, modern feminism is sometimes misapplied to compete with men rather than foster cooperation. Meanwhile, the impending divorce suggests that these unvoiced philosophical differences—which the author notes he cannot communicate directly—created an insurmountable divide. The narrative illustrates how unspoken beliefs about gender, equality, and mutual respect can silently erode a partnership when spouses hold fundamentally different views on what constitutes balance and fairness in a relationship.

Things Worth Thinking About

  • How do pre-existing assumptions about a partner's background and financial upbringing shape the expectations we place on them in a marriage?
  • In what ways can unexpressed philosophical differences regarding gender roles and equality impact the longevity of a partnership?
  • How does the perception of "competition" versus "harmony" influence how couples navigate disagreements and personal growth?

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:56 am

A marriage ending is painful, but this confession seems to frame the problem too much as “men vs women.” Marriage is not about expecting a spouse to adjust simply because they come from a similar financial background, nor is feminism about making men and women identical. Equality means equal dignity, respect, freedom and responsibility, not pretending that biological differences don't exist. At the same time, expectations placed on a daughter in law should be examined on their own merits, rather than justified simply because they are traditional. Two educated people can have completely different values, communication styles and expectations. If those differences cannot be resolved through mutual respect and honest communication, divorce may ultimately be healthier than staying in an unhappy marriage. Hopefully, both of them can move forward without turning their personal experience into a judgement about an entire gender. There are always two sides to a marriage, and we are hearing only one here.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:51 am

Marriage as an institution will collapse in India in the next 20-30 years. Learn to live alone and be happy.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:17 am

You are thinking divorce is like a betel leaves 🍃. Without patience you or she cannot stay in marriage life ..

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:51 am

जरूर से ज्यादा एक दूसरे से एक्सपेक्टेशन और जरूरत से ज्यादा एक दूसरे को इग्नोर करना किसी भी शादी को success full नही बनने देता आप चाहते है कि वो आपकी पसंद जाने और वो चाहती है कि वो सिर्फ अपनी पसंद से मतलब रखे ....रिश्ता तो टूटना ही था पर याद रखिये अगर आप दोनों ने खुद को नही बदला तो दूसरी शादी में भी प्रॉब्लम आएगी

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:08 am

Good that you are taking a divorce. Just imagine not having a decent conversation without getting the other party defensive. But what was the issue to be precise, we are interested.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 9:52 pm

So if the lady is asked to wear a saree and she asks the man to wear dhoti it becomes a problem. Just because someone saw their family struggle does it mean they should also struggle. Good that the girl is getting divorced

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 3:28 pm

You do not need a partner who understands struggle....You need one who understands you....feminism is not the problem here....mismatched expectations are....I hope both of u find peace without turning gender into the villain !!!

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 3:56 pm

Marry someone(irrespective of gender) from an unsuccessful family, and you will find out why they are unsuccessful. It is often the mindset. Always better to marry within reasonable range of your own socio-economic status. I learnt that the hard way.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 6:37 pm

Not gender or feminism it's the compatability missing here.next ego on both sides may be.

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:19 am

Very happy for her, she will end up in a good place soon.

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Anonymous15 August 2026 at 9:08 am

pointing out feminism and women working as the reason for divorce is a deflection technic. you are misplacing both of your individual responsibilities to a bigger genaralized gender war. you and your wife need to introspect what specific behaviour led to this divorce on both your sides. this will help you identify the issues and may be your next marriage you can avoid those and live a better life. gender equality and feminism aside, each individual whether male or female has some individual needs to be treated with respect, love and understanding. did yours or your wife's or either of your family members ignored these needs. just self introspect.

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 2:51 pm

Might be a fake confession to dump his personal grudges or opinions and to incite gender war. And why should a daughter in law be treated differently than a son? Just because you have the family blood and she's an outsider? So you have the full freedom to do whatever you like but your wife must face questions at each and every step?

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 5:43 pm

The way you worded it makes it sound like you’re more of the issue than her. You’re giving me narcissistic energy. I think she’s happy, and you’re more pressed about the divorce, which is why you’re rambling here. 🥴

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:14 am

Looks like discussion in a defensive mode with out discussion and mind set issues better getting divorce

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 6:27 pm

It seems you are worried about your wife's opinion and her competition for equality. Educated women nowadays want equality since both men and women do hard work. Expectations from in-laws are okay but excessive is not. It is very difficult for a woman to adjust to a new home. We can't even stay for 4 days in a relative's house so sometimes they too want freedom and pampering. That's nothing like competition or something.

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Anonymous15 August 2026 at 1:17 am

As a husband it was ur responsibility to be a shield of her..in ur family..She went to ur family ....She changed her habits..she has to listen to whole set of examples of others...which u wont be able to hear for 1 sec if u go and stay in her house...She looses her identity..And she is earning..Men wants earning wife..accountability but when taunts come..she will listen as daughter in law is supposed to and will put a finger on her mouth..Wow Gender Equality..

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 4:12 pm

A man and woman can never be equal. For that, women will have to pee on roadside to begin with

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Anonymous15 August 2026 at 8:31 am

Sorry that your marriage didn't work out. From your confession, it seems like there's so much you're holding inside. Take some time out for yourself and talk openly with someone whom you trust. Processing things, instead of keeping them bottled up inside will help.

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 1:30 pm

Why cannot women live like men???? What lead you to think like that?

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 4:39 pm

It seems u r much bothered about women trying to live a bindaas life.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 4:01 pm

You are lucky bro. Stay blessed & work hard & live .

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 4:55 pm

So you are staying in parents house and wanted a wife to wear 'modest' clothes, talk less. Clearly state these expectations BEFORE getting married next time. Don't ASSUME she will 'understand' these things if she is from poor family.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 10:34 pm

You support feminism—but only until it asks you to be held to the same standard as her. The moment equality knocks on your door, you call it 'competition' and 'foolishness.' That's not feminism you support. That's a get-out-of-accountability-free card you want to keep for yourself. You married her out of pity, not love. You saw her father's poverty and thought, 'Perfect—she'll know how to struggle, she'll know how to adjust, she'll never expect too much from me.' You didn't want a wife. You wanted a grateful tenant who'd never complain about the landlord. And when she did complain—when she dared to want the same respect, the same voice, the same space you gave yourself—you blamed feminism. You blamed her hormones. You blamed nature itself. Anything but the mirror. She didn't leave you because she wanted to be a man. She left you because you couldn't handle her being a full woman. Different biology doesn't mean different worth. Different hormones don't mean different dignity. But you needed that excuse, didn't you? Because the truth is unbearable: she outgrew you, and you stayed small. You say you hope she stays happy. Don't worry. She will. The moment your signature leaves those papers, she'll breathe deeper than she has in years. The competition you're so afraid of? It never existed. She wasn't competing with you. She was just finally done carrying you. That's not feminism. That's consequences. And you earned every single one.

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 6:43 pm

Good you are getting divorced n kindly don’t get married again because you don’t deserve

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 2:28 pm

Sabko jaake fod de

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 2:24 pm

A correction: Women are using feminism to destroy men. Feminism is nothing but disguised misandry.

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 12:58 pm

Evidently you aren’t very good at expressing/ explaining your thoughts.

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Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:21 am

Women are not intelligent to understand that constitutionally men are different...One shouldnot treat women as slave..they need not be equal to men..not necessary....

Anonymous14 August 2026 at 11:19 am

Divorce her for her peace

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