Hi Mini Ahuja,
Who cares what other people think. It is your life, not theirs, your business, not theirs, your marriage, not theirs. You are old enough to make your own decisions, and if you are in an unhappy marriage, only you can decide if you want to continue to be in one or not. Personally, I would rather be alone, than in an unhappy marriage, and if friends and family disapprove, it’s their problem, they don’t have to fight your battles.
If they start verbally abusing or emotionally abusing you, you do not have to take it. Simply tell them them you will not tolerate belittling, yelling, critism, negativity. And leave. If they can’t be supportive of you, have as little contact with them as possible. The last thing you need is more misery and unhappiness. They should be supportive of you, and if they can’t, let them know you will not tolerate their abuse and walk away or leave.
Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine. 