My girlfriend and I want to leave each other

[cavin8r]

I'm married to a girl I used to love. Our relationship has gone out the window. We got married because if we didn't, she would have to leave, because she isn't a US citizen. It was something impulsive, something we were immature about... And she fully relies on me for money, transportation... since she can't work or earn her own money. I have to pay the rent and pay for our food... I can't leave her and put her on the streets like that. but being with her is making me depressed, and it's making her depressed... our interactions are horrible for both of us... I'm always depressed, she's always crying... but we can't leave each other because we don't want to let either of our families down.

[Frame]

Hello Cavin8r;
Is your girlfriend barred from getting citizenship? I would think that, if she wanted out as much as you, she would be working on naturalization and there would be progress and hope. Is this not an option?

[4EverMe]

Hi CavinBr,
Yeah, I was pondering over the same that Frame mentioned. I don't know where your girlfriend's citizenship is naturally.
But I was always under the impression that once you marry an "illegal immigrant," that they become natural citizens here; They obtain citizenship because of the marriage. When I lived in Texas, I was approached by a couple of people who knew a couple hispanic friends who needed to marry some U.S women to obtain 'citizenship.' Each person would pay someone $2000 dollars to marry them. I'm sure your situation is totally different. Anyway, many women weren't too keen to this idea, because in too many cases where a woman married a man- "no strings attatched," they'd find themselves in situations where the man would become possessive/controlling. (and wouldn't leave them alone)--PUKE!
I don't know where your girlfriend is from, but I'd definately look into all avenues of naturalization! As you already know, you two can't go on this way! What your families think is a bit...secondary?