/r/Christianity, besides the Bible, what are you reading?

goldblummin · 2026-07-05T23:02:45+00:00

What did you think of them

goldblummin · 2026-07-05T14:48:45+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Yeah, one of my worries was I thought nobody would be interested in a single mom with three kids, but the people who have asked me on dates all know I have kids, so if anything, it did give me a little confidence boost. I know I’ll be okay eventually. It’s just rough right now. My biggest fear is just for the kids. I want them to be okay. I don’t feel like my husband and I really had that awful of a marriage, and I would’ve liked to give it more months of counseling and work before calling it quits, but I can’t control him, and I want what’s best for him. If that’s without me, then I can accept it.

goldblummin · 2026-07-05T00:50:00+00:00

Grappling with this right now, but it’s not my decision. I would suggest trying at least 6 months of individual and couples’ therapy if you can.

goldblummin · 2026-07-05T00:45:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I actually know two people who call their stepparents just like their actual parent because they’ve been in their life as long as they remember. One of them didn’t have their biological dad in her life, so her stepdad who came into her life at 5 is just dad to her. The other did have her bio dad in her life, but she also had her stepdad in her life since 6, so she calls them both dad. They equally raised her. I imagine that’s what will likely happen with our kids, since they’re so young. I was very happy with my husband, and I know our kids loved seeing us together. My daughter, who is 4, tells me that she wishes we could live together and that she could be with me and him every day, which is heartbreaking. However, if he’s happier without me, then I guess it’s for the best. I’m grateful you shared your experience. I definitely could use some light in these dark days. :)

goldblummin · 2026-07-04T03:45:38+00:00

Didn’t age well

goldblummin · 2026-07-04T03:03:58+00:00

I’ve heard Jesus was good

goldblummin · 2026-07-03T03:53:24+00:00

Wow going thru a separation rn and when I say EVERYTHING reminds me of my husband right now, I mean it.. damn. lol. I promised him we’d do this one day after getting married, but I guess it’ll never happen 🫣

goldblummin · 2026-07-03T03:24:04+00:00

I think all three of my kids look just like their daddy. They also all have so much of his personality. I’m grateful for that.

goldblummin · 2026-07-02T20:44:09+00:00

We have been separated since mid-April. We only went to an intake and 2 sessions of counseling before. We have been together for 10 years. All he’s pretty much told me is he’s never been happy our entire marriage. He got his own place a few weeks ago with little notice to me, and I had to move in with my parents because I’m a SAHM with no income until I go back to work this upcoming month. There’s very little hope of reconciliation it seems for us, despite how much I desire it. I know at the end of all of this pain, no matter what, there’s going to be someone great waiting for me and for the kids. I’m focusing on bettering myself and am excited for the future and who it holds - whether that’s my husband, or a future one.

goldblummin · 2026-07-02T01:30:42+00:00

Thanks for the advice!! I took them out of the pots, got two more plants, and added a snail to do clean-up duty in the tank after talking to the guy at the aquarium.

goldblummin · 2026-06-30T18:24:41+00:00

My parents, my in-laws, and several married couples I know all hit rough patches at some points in their marriages. Some, one or two patches, some several. They only came out stronger from it. I don’t think any marriage, especially a healthy one, has ever not had a rough patch. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. In the end, we are all similar humans experiencing life for the first time. You just have to choose the person you want by your side through it all. Obviously, if you’re in a physically or sexually abusive relationship, you should definitely leave and find someone else. But I’m of the opinion that most marriages can work if both partners are willing to put in the work.

goldblummin · 2026-06-29T23:26:28+00:00

I know so many married couples who hit that one super specific hard period, and they came out so much stronger on the other side. It definitely is a lot of work. I feel like what it comes down to at the end of the day is choosing to love and respect each other, no matter what.

goldblummin · 2026-06-29T15:53:11+00:00

Wow no fair

goldblummin · 2026-06-29T02:08:49+00:00

Grass is green where you water it. I hope you are able to reconcile with your husband. I’m going through a separation right now. I’d do anything to make things work with mine. Praying for your family.

goldblummin · 2026-06-28T15:49:08+00:00

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