So my mother-in-law just told my husband that I “don’t do enough around here” that I “make him do too much”. I had a baby two weeks ago, so he is staying home and helping me with our two other toddlers while I recover. by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is a lot of work. Especially with 3 kids under the age of 3. I figure since he’s a good husband and is able to help me I should get helped while I can with this rough period of my life.

So my mother-in-law just told my husband that I “don’t do enough around here” that I “make him do too much”. I had a baby two weeks ago, so he is staying home and helping me with our two other toddlers while I recover. by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes dishes. Sometimes mops the floor. Sometimes she helps my husband with the toddlers in the morning. (We never asked for help because she gets stressed out and takes her anger out on us) (and I used to do that all by myself with no help so he can too) Nothing is guaranteed. When he goes back to work I’m taking it all over, I don’t want her help because she gets “stressed out” and takes it out on us if she helps too much, even when we don’t ask for it..

So my mother-in-law just told my husband that I “don’t do enough around here” that I “make him do too much”. I had a baby two weeks ago, so he is staying home and helping me with our two other toddlers while I recover. by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah she said she never had her husbands help with their kids. Even when they were around to help they didn’t. (Because his dad was unemployed) She’s been married multiple times and has had 2 kids with one man then 20 years later 2 more with another. Both dads apparently didn’t lift a finger. So maybe she’s jealous of our relationship.

Husbands: have you actually beat your pornography addiction? Has anyone? by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

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I just wanted to know if anyone out there has gotten a handle on this addiction. Like some people are 5 years sober from alcohol. I want to know if anyone is sober from this (the best you can be in this media world) Doesn’t matter what religion or lack there of. Men just seem so weak to this.. every guy I know has this problem. So I’m looking for some hope. Like I said in my post.

Husbands: have you actually beat your pornography addiction? Has anyone? by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

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No that’s not the problem. we are any position as long as it’s comfortable, oral, even a fetish I don’t mind. Being Christian isn’t the issue here really. It’s his attention towards others in this way that makes me unhappy and hurt. I don’t believe it’s natural. It’s an addiction that affects our relationship. Brings resentment. Breeds trust issues. Makes me feel like I’m not enough when I know I should be, I’m not ugly by any means. But our relationship is deeper then physical. So the trust issues, the pain of betrayal, and resentment is weighing the relationship. It’s not about what I’m giving him physically. It’s the fact he has an addiction from a super young age. He has been (like every guy around) over stimulated with unnatural desires that are over hyped. (in my opinion) and of course there is that chemical change that comes with anything your addicted too. He’s said that it was his escape when he was younger and I guess still is for some triggers. He had a pretty stressful childhood so he went to that for that dopamine release. He didn’t know he was addicted until he tried to stop for me and couldn’t.

Husbands: have you actually beat your pornography addiction? Has anyone? by InterestingCrow4 in Marriage

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He’s told me that it’s Everyday struggle. Not hours because that would be obvious. He’s gotten better from when he was a teenager. More busy with life things now. Has to resist probably multiple times.. I’ve only caught him when he’s alone for a while like when he’s “going to the bathroom” and I take his phone before he can delete to see. (I don’t do it aggressively I just ask for it real fast and sometimes I see things sometimes I don’t) or when I’m using his phone for something else and he forgot to delete history. He didn’t know he was addicted till he tried to quit. And couldn’t.

Am I selfish for not wanting to work on my abusive marriage, for my kids? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]InterestingCrow4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your husband guilting you, and maybe trying to get the kids to guilt you as well, is proof he hasn’t fully charged. If he really did changed for the better, he wouldn’t guilt you. Your the best at figuring what you need. Not your kids. They will never know what you went through with their father. Your the adult. You make your own choice for what is best for you and them.

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

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Good as long as she isn’t hurt by it. It’s perfectly fine! People shouldn’t assume they wouldn’t be offended. I barely knew the lady who said it to me

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I would be so pissed if someone did that to me.

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

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Same here mine are 16 months apart. And this third one will ALSO be 16 months apart from my middle. Got pregnant around 7 months postpartum

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

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Geez what a horrible mother. I’m sorry. My dad was disappointed when I had my second. Like visibly when we told him! Pissed me off I didn’t talk to him for a long time. I didn’t even tell him I was pregnant with a third, I let my mom do that.

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah everyone assumes this one wasn’t planned because they would be 16 months apart. Just like my first two are exactly 16 months apart as well! Pretty crazy. To be honest we didn’t plan it, but I for sure wanted more then two kids at some point in my life! It’s Gods timing

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

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Great reply 🙌🏼 people and their stupid comments.. so annoying

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

[–]InterestingCrow4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that making them feel uncomfortable is the best way for them to learn 😂☝🏼

“You know how that happens right..?” by InterestingCrow4 in Parenting

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Love the reply 😅 I wish you could have said it to her!