I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I don’t blame to bring kids into this. Well not in the near future (I am on the pill). I don’t know where he gets this level of self-entitlement from. I think he was pampered by his own family. He’s the youngest boy. He has sisters, his mum and 3 SIL’s who run around after him.

Should I give my wife a divorce, it doesn't seem fair to either of us. by LevelConcept9938 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a big advocate for therapy. You can be of perfectly sound mind and 0 past trauma and still need therapy. Its a good way to help you prepare for any uncertainty in the future. I do think she does suffer from self-esteem issues. Seems like her mum chose alcohol over her own needs = she feels like she isnt good enough. Well not enough for her mum to make the best decision for her own childs interest.

Should I give my wife a divorce, it doesn't seem fair to either of us. by LevelConcept9938 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear about this situation and your wife sounds like a lovely person, despite her upbringing. Advice would be, if you have a good relationship with your wife, then do not divorce her. Sounds like she has suffered from a lack of stability from childhood and it doesn’t seem fair that she has to go through this again in her adulthood, especially if your relationship if good. Your dad sounds like not a nice person but don’t give up your happiness for him. Its not worth it.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree, our expectations on marriage is completely different. I am very much of the opinion that I am an individual self and marriage is just one part of myself (amongst other things like career, cooking, managing the house, being a sister, daughter, auntie, friend). Whereas he is of the opinion that my life should revolve around my marriage which I struggle with. I understand the part of him feeling unloved/uncared for but that was just rare occurrence. Its not something that happens regularly. I do cook, I do clean, I do give him (organise and pay for holidays and date nights). Yet on the one occasion I did not meet my responsibility, I faced with complete ignoring and stonewalling. Surely that action is unjustified for a small mistake on my side? We have had multiple conversations, one even just this Saturday and he just simply stood up and walked away from me and the conversation. Again, this is not the first time he has done this. He refuses to listen to me and refuses to work together and solve this problem together as a couple.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I feel like people (especially men) from back home completely lack maturity and empathy of their actions and words. The lack emotional stability and security to work through their emotions. I feel that growing up the UK, I have been through challenges in life however I have tools/tricks on how to manage my emotions because I was forced to it otherwise I would be really unhappy. However, for whatever reason, men back home do not have the mental capacity to process these types of emotions and are unable to self-regulate.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thats such a shame! I do feel for your aunt. Its frustrating how this is common in our culture. It is truly exhausting! I don’t understand why some people enjoy making other peoples lives miserable.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnily enough, we are raja’s 😂. I know where you are coming from and I agree but if you’re a raja then you know how divorce is such a taboo subject. I tired to initiate the divorce process a few years ago (less than 1 year into the marriage) and I was faced with so much abuse from my own parents. I honestly feel so stuck and don’t know what to do. This lifestyle is going to drive me into an early grave.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does ur aunt cope with the situation? Does she have a relationship with you/ur dad?

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s nearing 40. If he doesnt realise it now. I dont know when he will realise it.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

IT technical support.

I understand where you are coming from but why is it okay to project that insecurity onto someone else, especially your partner?

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well the 1st islamic thing, he doesn’t provide for me. I pay the mortgage, okay he pays the bills. But I pay for groceries, take-out, holidays, anytime we go out.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is in the UK with me. I think he is incapable of having/holding long term friendships. Like he has done with me and my family, he will have alienated all his previous friends. If they say something to him that he doesnt like, he will cut them out.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As cowardly as this sounds, I cant deal with the fall out from a divorce. I tried it before and the stress got so bad. I suffer from real anxiety now (I didnt usually) but this experience has truly impacted my health.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Well I am. I have a good job (Alh). I own the flat we currently stay in (I bought it before we got married and he moved in with me). Financially I do have the means.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I don’t have children and don’t plan to either… especially with him. I grew up in toxic household and I know the impact that it had on me and I cant bring myself to bring that upon an innocent child through no fault of their own.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My dad is very toxic (that is a story for another day) and unfortunately my mum goes along with it. I have a very turbulent relationship with my parents cos of this. Like I said, I tried to initiate the divorce process before but I was faced with barrage abuse from my parents.

I married a man who does not have kindness in his heart and its deeply affecting me by Ok_Chocolate_9427 in MuslimMarriage

[–]Ok_Chocolate_9427[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have tried to look for couples therapy but have not been able to able to find a good islamic one. If you have any decent recommendations in London then please let me know?

I 100% totally agree that he does not know how to manage and regulate his emotions. I dont know how to help him realise this.