My wife handed me an unfair ultimatum that could end in divorce
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been hosting a live podcast for several years. It’s my creative outlet and honestly, a form of therapy for me. Recently, my wife issued an ultimatum: I must stop doing the podcast entirely, or she will file for divorce. She insists this isn’t about her personally, but about “us.”
Her main issue is that I openly discuss atheism, along with a variety of other topics. She’s a Christian, and while I used to share her faith when we met and married, I no longer do. I want to honor her beliefs, but this demand feels extreme. The show is an important part of who I am and what I want to express. It only takes a few hours out of my week, and I don’t really have other hobbies. I’m employed, responsible, and I meet all my obligations as a husband.
I’m terrified of losing either my marriage or my show. I’ve stopped podcasting for now, but it’s making me miserable. I wish I had her support so I could continue doing something that means so much to me. Is her request reasonable? And what would you advise?
— HOST IN EXILE
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