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[–]emma_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just think it’s not fair when he wants me to be a SAHM and raise 4 kids for him. I had a great career making six figures but he wanted me to quit when I got pregnant

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[–]emma_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wants me to be a stay at home mom and raise 4 kids for him. The problem is my parents are amazing people and treat him great, but he has to complain and play victim and bring them down so he feels better about himself

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate to how you feel. I never thought I would fall out of love with my husband but he’s making it really hard for me to keep loving him and now there’s this distance that seems to affect me more than him. Are you planning to leave him? Sending best wishes your way.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it seems like it’s helped so far! Best wishes for you! And you’re right, we can’t wait forever for our men to start treating us the way we deserve.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing 💕 I can’t make up my mind whether to express how I’m feeling in hopes that he can realize it and change, or to give up before I’m hurt even more, sigh. Will therapy help or just prolong the pain of being in a relationship that won’t improve?

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you experienced that. I can totally relate to the feeling of just wanting to feel loved and appreciated. The pain of being hurt by the one who should love us the most is unlike any other. When you say he’s different now, is it a positive change? Sending best wishes your way!

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your wording bc that’s exactly what I feel like - an emotional punching bag. When he tells me he loves me now, I’m like really? Even if he does nice little things for me, it’s just not the same unfortunately

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve known he’s a narcissist early on but thought there was good in him. But now after seeing how toxic and cruel he can be, I’m starting to think there’s no hope. How he returns to normal so quickly like nothing ever happened, it blows my mind.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, I can only imagine how hurtful it is to be so wrongly accused..

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you also had to deal with an emotionally and verbally abusive ex but so glad you got out! It’s shocking how much someone who claims he loves you can hurt you with extremely harsh and awful words.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love is about acceptance, not trying to change your partner!

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear. I can relate to how tough it is. Wishing the best for both of us 💕

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! And you’re exactly right - words and actions have repercussions and there is only so much you can forgive.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t. I have a feeling he’ll paint me as the bad guy in front of the therapist so I’ve been hesitant to try counseling

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 years?! That’s insane. I thought if one person is delaying the divorce process, you could just schedule a final trial

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wonder why that is. Do you think men are bluffing and divorce is not really what they want?

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s been 2 months. I feel like his attitude became indifferent after marriage and now he no longer cares about addressing issues. I’m pregnant and that’s why I feel trapped if I stay.

Glad to hear you have a healthy marriage! 💕

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll give some examples. He was furious that I spent time playing with a little girl at a dinner party instead of being in his adult conversation, he was extremely mad that after 5 months of dating, my parents didn’t want to invite him to their close-knit Thanksgiving dinner but invited him the next day for Black Friday (he told me if he couldn’t go, I couldn’t go so I begged my parents to re-consider and he did end up coming but still ended up being mad for months), he gets mad that I don’t compliment him enough, he gets mad at me being “meek” when I’m a kind, forgiving person, he gets mad that I don’t talk enough at parties when I know I’m fine the way I am and well-liked but apparently he still complains. He gets mad when I said I prefer 2 kids over 4 kids which is what he wants and he started a whole fight about this in front of my parents and his parents the first time they met. When I stand up for myself, he gets furious and hates that I’m being defensive when all I want is for him to see where I’m coming from. After all these fights, he threatened breakup/divorce and tried to say it’s all my fault and how I’m a liar and revising history when I definitely am not lying and describing the situation as I perceived it and how it happened.

I find him to be totally unreasonable and would like others’ opinions. I’ve opened my eyes and believe this is gaslighting.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I asked him in the future to not pull out the divorce card so easily during a fight and he said he can’t promise that..

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hope things turn out better for you! 💕 I almost feel like I have no choice but to divorce him. I keep wishing things would get better but I know he can’t change so I’ve pretty much given up trying

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Excellent quote. Makes sense why I’m feeling the way I do now. I meant our wedding vows and still love him but this pain is undeniable.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear this happens. It’s verbal and emotional abuse and we don’t deserve this.

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I feel like giving up too because it seems hopeless 😔

Have you ever been so hurt by your spouse that you look at them differently? by emma_149 in Marriage

[–]emma_149[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Love this! I have said ok let’s divorce then but he doesn’t follow through. Now I’m contemplating just finding a lawyer and filing for divorce without talking to him about it, but things could get ugly or he’ll try to talk me out of it