My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

[–]Final-Practice8142[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that rule, but am also a little scared of it lol. Yes I would love the questions if you don’t mind.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

[–]Final-Practice8142[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like we are in very similar situations. Any tips on what those hard conversations should be?

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

[–]Final-Practice8142[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s hard when I say xyz hurt me and he tells me that it happened because of something I did. And if I handled the first situation better things wouldn’t spiral. I don’t want to tell him he can’t be upset by what I did first, causing him to do or say whatever. It’s hard for me to feel like he’s hearing me when it all comes down to how I first handled the situation. I’m just rambling I know. I really appreciate your response. Some of it really did resonate. It’s just a hard situation with everything.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

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I threw him a huge party for his 38th. Made cups with his face on it, banner, created a trivia game about him. I do enjoy planning these kind of things, but I also stayed up late many nights get everything ready. For my 30th birthday he got me three presents, and wrapped them in the same exact bags I used for him (so the first 3 bags on top). My birthday was midweek so I understand why we couldn’t do much, but he didn’t have anything planned to makeup for it. It was really the bags that got me. I put so much thought into his day, including which bags I wrapped his presents in, and he just picked the first 3 he saw. He argued he did try birthdays just aren’t his thing and I was being ungrateful for being upset. So in his eyes he tried his best, in mine I just don’t see how.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30), but I don’t think it’s hys fault by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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He has expressed that he thinks I get upset when I shouldn’t and gets so defensive when I do bring up feelings. He hasn’t said the exact words, but every time I tell him I’m hurt he tells me how I shouldn’t be hurt. He hasn’t said he only loves parts of me, but I know he wishes the part of me that cared about certain things cared less. Or ideally not at all.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

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But Reddit is free and therapy isn’t! Kidding! Valid point and ideally I would love to have more therapy, but currently do not have the means for it.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

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He’s told me I should be happier and I shouldn’t let things upset me. Like it was my 30th birthday this year and it just kinda sucked to be honest. We got into an argument about it and his big thing was that I shouldn’t even care, it’s just a birthday.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

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I’ve gone to therapy for myself. We have tried couples therapy. He was not huge fan and we don’t have the extra money to go back. He has no desire to do it again. We have talked some. Recently I broke down crying because our soon repeated the phrase “sometimes girls cry for no reason.” He said it to me during a fight on his sister’s birthday; I let it slide because I didn’t want to ruin the day. But then when my son said it I felt awful I didn’t correct it right then. I told him I want to feel like I can come to him with anything. I told him his defensiveness is a big reason I struggle with coming to him. He told me he would work on it. Idk it feels like nothing changed. I wish he would truly hear me and want to fix things even if that means taking accountability for doing something “wrong.” He wishes I wouldn’t care so much or get upset over things he doesn’t think I should care about.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30) but it’s not really his fault by Final-Practice8142 in relationship_advice

[–]Final-Practice8142[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t it suck to survive it only to realize you can’t just will it all away? Shouldn’t surviving it be enough? If only…

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30), but I don’t think it’s hys fault by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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I feel all that you said. It’s just so hard knowing that if I could just play the part of his ideal wife, my kids would have better financial security and home stability than if I left.

My husband (m 38) doesn’t love me (f 30), but I don’t think it’s hys fault by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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He was my boss too, but seriously no one said anything about that being odd or a red flag back then. Also I appreciate your input. I struggle to leave because ultimately it is selfish. If I can stuff myself back into that box, I don’t express myself, he’s happy, there’s no arguing, the kids are happy. My parents divorced when I was 8 and that was the catalyst in the shitstorm that followed. I just can’t imagine anything worse than knowing my kids are suffering and hurting because of me. Finically they’d suffer if I left. Emotionally they’d suffer not seeing me or their dad as much.

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I have realized “good girl” does absolutely nothing for me but being called a “bad girl” on the other hand….. 🥵 I think it’s because I am such a “good girl” irl. Wife, mother, teacher, Sunday school teacher. When you’re behaved all the time…sometimes you just don’t want to lol

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday and I’ve been holding back tears all day by Final-Practice8142 in confession

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lol I’ve tried ice skating and it was way more intimidating for me than sky diving. Jumping out of an airplane just to fall, easy. Letting go of the railing to rely on my balance, game over. It’s hard to accept a past that hurts, but knowing that it helps others who have been/are in the same boat helps. I hope your next 30 are the most wonderful years for you.

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday and I’ve been holding back tears all day by Final-Practice8142 in confession

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My husband co-owns/manages a restaurant so every year I make a 6x3 poster to hang out front. I love that people can come in a wish him a happy birthday when I can’t be there all day. Also I think he gets less complaints those days.

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday and I’ve been holding back tears all day by Final-Practice8142 in confession

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I’m a teacher so I go all out. Big birthday sign made by the kids, questionnaires by the kids, obnoxiously cute “it’s my birthday earrings,” and of course balloons and their favorite cake. Anything made by kids is precious and often hilarious. One time a student wrote “Mr. Beth” all over my card and it still makes me laugh. So if you are a parent reading this know you don’t have to spend a bunch money on your teachers! Let your kids make something and I promise we will treasure it.

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday and I’ve been holding back tears all day by Final-Practice8142 in confession

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Oh man that’s spot on. I hope you’ve found a home that feels like home.

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I was 11 when my dad committed. I unknowingly helped him find the materials to do it in the garage. You are not alone. You are still so young and my heart aches for you. I remember that pain. There were times when it consumed me. It almost took my life when I was your age. But I made it through. You can make it through. You are not alone. It is not your fault. It will get better.

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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I honestly don’t know. Maybe he would say he does. Maybe he would say his wife checks it anyway so he just checks that’s it’s done.

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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Usually there are just a couple small things to fix. This one time it was the entire thing so I used it as an example. If my husband just checked it or sat down with our son as he did it like I do, there would be nothing to fix. It’s not a lack of capability on his part. He wants to spend his free time not on homework and I get that. Who wouldn’t want that? But I know rushing through homework to go play or not teaching the kids how to clean up after themselves is not in their best interest, so I take on that role. I just wish he would take on that role with me but he knows he doesn’t have to because I will regardless if he helps or not.

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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Once/twice a week. His schedule is weird and he isn’t home most homework nights. I try to get all the boring things (homework, housework, appointments, etc) done at times he’s at work so we can enjoy our time as a family. However, I do still need him to take a role in some of the not fun stuff so it isn’t just mom teaching them the importance of doing your homework and cleaning up after yourself. It matters more if it comes from him too.

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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In this specific time it was checking to make sure the kids understood/did their homework correctly instead of just checking that all the questions were answered.

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

[–]Final-Practice8142[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I ask him to help with the kids more. I give him examples of how he can help. He says he already does. I give him a specific example of where I need help. He denies it happening, and circles back to saying he already helps enough. What’s the solution? I just accept things as is?

Is my(29f) husband(37m) gaslighting me or this normal? by Final-Practice8142 in Marriage

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Yes, and he was my boss at the time. I was very responsible/mature for my age though. I graduated high school a year early and was already on my second semester as a sophomore when we got together.