^Agree. As the father he has financial obligations toward his son.
I vaguely remember you had created a thread ages ago…but I don’t remember what the issues in your marriage were and you haven’t mentioned them in this thread either. And that can make it harder to give advice.
Nobody is perfect. If you were to get married again to another man…he’ll have his shortcomings as well. You have to decide if his flaws can be overlooked…if he has more positive qualities than negative ones…if the issues can be resolved through compromise…or the situation can be improved with some adjustments. Think about whether or not you’ve truly/sincerely tried everything to make it work…or if you’re rushing to consider ending it.
As far as your fear about what “rishtaydar” think…no offense…but it’s a stupid fear and it should be the least of your worries. It’s the people who will be DIRECTLY affected by the divorce (such as you, your husband, and your child) that matter more than some qareebi or door ke rishtedaar. Those relatives don’t live under the same roof as you…they don’t know the details of your marriage…they don’t pay your bills…they won’t help you raise your child. As far as them “talking” is concerned…people will “talk” till the crack of doom. Their “judging” will never cease…just as your life won’t cease on their account.