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I talked to my wife (who has been in germany for the last 5 weeks) today, and she told me she was going for a job interview.
She didn't come right out and say it, but to me she was saying she was staying there (why else would she be interviewing)
She is supposed to come back next week. She was mad at me for not supporting her in this decision, and told me should would never have a career in the USA. (we are still going through paperwork for her citizenship).
What am I supposed to do? Long term relationships where you can't see eventually being together don't last. I know women get lonely, and she'll find someone else, thats just the way people are.
She is the nice girl, I always looked for.
What should I do, i am heartbroken?

Oh my goodness...I am so sorry! What did you discuss before you were married? Did you both agree to live in the US, or was she wanting to live elsewhere from the get-go? Was something like this not an issue, and why the sudden about-face?

I'm a believer in marriage being forever. Period. It sounds like you should both do some counseling (if she's willing) to discover what is making you both dig your heels in. There's going to have to be some compromise. The first priority should be to save the marriage, and to each put aside your selfish expectations in favor of loving and respecting the other person. It's tough!

You can only control you. Talk to her, and ask her what has prompted this decision. If she wants to make the marriage work, ask her to be a part of the solution. Get some help. But if she's determined to walk, she will do so regardless. Again, it seems like you need to evaluate what the root issues are here, and go from there.

All the best. :(

Married people should not be unilaterally making the decision to live and work overseas without consulting their spouse. This is a hugely important FAMILY decision. Anyone who doesn't consult with their spouse is conducting themselves as though they were single.

IMO, that's a clear dealbreaker. I'm sorry you're heartbroken. But in her heart and actions, she's still single. She's either left you, or expecting you to pick up your whole life and follow her there. Neither is fair to you. I would initiate divorce proceedings.

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