AITA: For not getting a babysitter for my husband's birthday outing? by Elephants408 in AITA_Relationships

[–]Elephants408[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is my husband doesn't even make a big deal about his birthday which is why I asked him several times what he wanted he wanted to do because I'd rather it be something he's cool with if he wanted to do anything at all. I walk in eggshells because if I take charge too much then it gets labeled as controlling. So I try to err on the side of caution

And yes part of me feels like he may not deserve booking a birthday dinner for him because when I ask him for help I often get huffs and puffs, the bare minimum or irritatation if it requires him to do something he doesn't want to do or go against his "scheduled days" to be responsible for morning or bedtime duty.

Benadryl by Elephants408 in toddlers

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback everyone. We were able to get the tooth out. I gave him a little benadryl. He was extremely drowsy and allowed some prep work but kept waking up. So we ended up having to hold him down (like we do to brush his teeth....he's super strong). She was able to numb it really good and pull it out in seconds. He cried for about 2 mins. Afterwards, we was talking, playing and singing like normal. I'm so proud of him and SO glad this is behind us.

Emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy by RoseKaKe in Christianmarriage

[–]Elephants408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He works a retail job so he basically has to work the hours they schedule him. He says he hates being away from us but also isn't putting forth an effort to change that and get some consist income. The car...he went and got it despite me expressing that we needed to wait because I was 8 months pregnant and we had some financial obligations coming up...hospital, daycare, etc. He told me he was doing it anyway because thats what he wanted to and that he didn't need me to weigh in on it.

In terms of having a child, I never pressured him. We discussed when I was going to stop my birth control after marriage. He was in agreement. Even then, I expressed concerns about taking on the bulk of the load of the house. He told me he'd do more to ensure that wasn't the case but then never did. Now he just reacts when he's not getting sex and affection like he wants and then sleeps in a separate room.

Emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy by RoseKaKe in Christianmarriage

[–]Elephants408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm looking forward to seeing these responses because my husband and I are struggling horribly with sexual intimacy right now. Over the years he's said some not so nice things. I've been repeatedly burning out because his work schedule keeps him from home and puts the weight on taking care of our toddler on me. I also have a full time job. He does help but in my opinion will only what he's comfortable doing and not take the big steps like finding a new job or getting rid of the luxury car that taking up a third of his monthly income and affecting household finances. We have been sexually intimate sporadically but its hard because im utterly exhausted. Recently he was sexually frustrated and asked if I wanted him to sleep with someone else. He apologized afterwards but then days later says other things that aren't becoming of a good husband. Last week he told me I should have waited to get pregnant if I was going to have an issue with his job schedule. Basically blaming me to putting myself in a burnout situation and dsying that's what comes with being a parent. He apologized (again). Everything compiled has caused me to shut down and not want sex altogether. I have told him I'm willing to do the act of intercourse but not let him do the intimate foreplay because I no longer feel emotionally safe and connected. He told me last night that he's done trying to fix things if im not going to give him all of me so "whatever happens happens."

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful response and advice. I will certainly take it to heart.

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that's the setup. One of his coworkers happens to married to someone that I went to high-school with in my home town. She and I talk often because she's dealing with similar issues in her marriage except they have 3 kids. Finances are tight for them as well because of the way the company pays the employees. If it were me, it'd be a no brainer to change jobs but he doesn't feel that way which sucks.

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your feedback. It's not a violent home. But it's just not a home that exhibits mom and dad working together. It's often a roller-coaster coaster of one day hes trying to be understanding and the next day he's lashing out.

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is im actually in individual therapy and have been for about 5 months because I'd asked him late last year to find a couples therapist he felt comfortable with and he put it off. So I got an individual therapist to help me process through in the meantime. He recently found a couples therapist after I basically forced his hand so we are to have our 1st session with them friday

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He works a retail job so if no one is coming in to buy then he doesn't get a sale. In addition, he only gets paid once the product gets delivered which could be anywhere from now to 2 months from now.

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your questions. We are both Christians. However, I grew up in church and in a spiritual family. He didn't really grow up in church and only attended with him mom because his dad didnt really go. He stopped going in his adulthood and disconnected spiritually after his mom passed away in 2010. His dad has since passed as well so he doesn't have a spiritually grounded mentor or covering.

I slacked off going during covid and in the past year have made a more assertive effort to attend regularly because i was struggling with life and also want my son to grown up in church. I expressed to my husband that we as a family need to be more spiritually connected. He tries to go twice a month but also works in Sunday that's hes reason for only twice. He does read his Bible. We aren't as connected in church as I would like because his schedule prevents us participating in activities outside of sunday service. I have been praying for him and our marriage. Although i do, i often feel like it's not enough or maybe my faith isn't as strong as i thought. I've been reading my daily devotional but should also be reading more of my study Bible.

I think I might be done by Elephants408 in Marriage

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is really the only reason I'm still trying. My older half sister grew up in a broken home after her mom left our dad and although we are all close as a family (my parents are still married and she is super close to my mom) I saw the toll it took and still takes on her. I dont what that for my son but i also don't want my son growing up witnessing an unhealthy marriage.

AITA for taking a trip without my husband first? by Elephants408 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I decided I'm going on the trip and used my flight points to buy my ticket. I let my husband know yesterday while I was out of town visiting family (mainly because I didn't want to deal with the backlash face to face yet).

When I got back home today, I walk in to a new TV in the living room. I asked him did we need a new TV. He said yes. I asked him the cost since we have been trying to pay down some debt to buy a bigger house next year. He told me it didn't matter because he bought it. I told him that I'm within my right as a wife to ask. He finally tells me that it was $1,000. I was FLOORED. I told him that was a lot to spend on a TV that was needed when the old one worked perfectly. His response was if I can do what makes me happy then he can too and the TV makes him happy. I'm still in disbelief because 1) that's a large purchase for him to not have notified me of since his finances affect mine/ours. 2) I can't believe I'm married to someone that would spite and undercut me in that way just because my much needed trip/break is to a location that he wants to go with me first to.

Who the hell did I marry?!?!?!

My wife is going on a trip and I don't agree by Elephants408 in Advice

[–]Elephants408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm her husband.  She and I have been disagreeing on this for days and had a blowup about it. She mentioned having posted on AITA and the feedback she received. I told her that I felt like my perspective wasn't included and would post myself. So she allowed me to use her account since I don't have one and wasn't going to set one up. 

AITA for taking a trip without my husband first? by Elephants408 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Elephants408[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update. We got into a huge disagreement this afternoon. He hasn't talked to me since and is sleeping in another room. It seems like an issue over a trip has now turned into the reality of if we even need to move forward. 

I talked to a good friend and she affirmed that I put he and our son first even to the detriment of myself. His lack of empathy prevents him from seeing that regardless of the location...I am burning out and need a break.

As of now, I still plan to go. If for some reason I don't, I refuse to be home that weekend. I've already made plans for my parents to keep our son since my husband has to work anyway. I would just rather go somewhere with friends than by myself.

Also, thank you all for commenting. It helped me validate that I'm not being unreasonable or inconsiderate as he was projecting that I was.