Hi... Everything you shared is a typical patriarchal set-up, where man is the earning member and head of the family and he makes all the important decisions and his authority is absolute, no one can question it. There are no ideal set-ups/social structures in human societies. Every set-up has its positives and negatives, but it sustains till the time it fulfils the larger objectives of that particular social subgroup. In all setups you will find someone in power and others following them but each member of the society feels that this is how it is and this is how it should be. There will be sections of the population who will feel exploited but the system sustains because it is fulfilling the objectives of the larger subgroups. What I find bit strange in your description is why after 33 years of being in such a marriage now he is talking of separation and why you are feeling so exploited now. I believe there are ample details that are missing in your above description. You can seek professional help for your concerns but it takes time. There are no one thing fit all kind of readymade solutions available. Every situation is unique which require unique solutions.
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Consult a Psychologist.
Marital Counselling is required.
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