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I sympathize
Submitted by attheendofmyrope on
My SO exhibits many of the same behaviors and it is the number one stress for me. When I moved out for a few years my health dramatically improved, once I moved back in it all went downhill again. He also refuses to take positive action and always has a reason that his failures are my fault. What your SO is doing is emotionally abusive. Your children would be better off in a happier and less stressed household, I am sure.
What made you go back?
Submitted by cant-talk-to-fr... on
My partner is mostly financially dependent on me so that makes it hard to leave. He is just so sensitive around anything remotely critical. He constantly says: 'I'm trying'
He is willing to do treatment but is unable to seek it out on his own and its hard to find treatment for ADHD adults that is covered.
I came back for a couple of
Submitted by attheendofmyrope on
I came back for a couple of reasons:
1- while I was moved out he seemed to have made progress. He kept the house cleaner, for example. This was a big deal. He was also behaving in a more considerate way toward me and being very positive in his actions (stopped binging on fast food, stopped lying in bed at all times when he wasn't working.) He listened to the concerns I raised and he was responsive in a respectful way. He also claimed to be seeing a counselor.
2- he acted more loving and respectful toward me than he had in a long time. Every time he saw me he was thrilled.
3- I was moving back to our home state from another one. I needed a place to land, and I made it clear to him that I was moving back in on a probationary basis.
That was two years ago and things started going downhill a few months after I moved back in. They have steadily gone downhill ever since. I just had a sneaking suspicion, so I checked our insurance records and he has not even filled his ADD meds since late 2014. He hasn't seen his psychiatrist since last summer.
He is not financially dependent n me, but he is emotionally dependent on me. He expects me to parent, cheerlead, and coach him in order for him to accomplish ANYTHING. He also expects me to be his shield, socially, and prioritize his needs and desires at all times. I made a post about it last night if you care to read the whole story.
Hello can't talk....To many words; not enough acceptance:(
Submitted by c ur self on
I can see both sides....He is right, he is not your child for you do give him directions in life and finance. He is your husband to love and respect....What makes this so very difficult for you to do is all the facts you have listed out here. As long as he shows no desire or places no energy into to fulfilling his obligations to his wife and family you must accept that. You are no different than many of the wives that post here who are in the same boat.
It is very difficult if not impossible to respect a man (or woman) who is living as a freeloader. Your pain has negatively impacted your family relationships just like many of us who reach out, but, it's not the parents or adult children's place to direct you, take sides, or bale you out....It is very unfair for any of us to drag them into it....
You need to set down with a counselor or someone responsible (not family) and get a plan for your life, not his! ,but your's....(You are being forced to live like he doesn't exist, because for many practical purposes he doesn't) Your outbursts are the same as mine, its frustration and hopelessness sponsored...Your choice to love him and show him care isn't being returned, and you are angry and hurt ( thus the lashing out, believe me when I tell you I know)....Until you accept his refusal to do any different than he is doing, and get you a plan for separate finances (if he abuses them) and a way through this life like a single person would, you will continue to be drug down this painful road of empty expectations.
Do not feel guilty for doing the right things for you and the babies....Do feel guilty for your own refusal to accept his irresponsibility and allowing it to create instability anger and bitterness in you.. The babies need a loving peaceful mommy, not a loud anger one who has decided it's her job to instruct a an irresponsible man....
I'm not advocating leaving or staying...I'm just advocating getting your life in order based on reality, then you can find peace again, you can be the happy mommy again....The bible say's a man who refuses to work, shouldn't eat...Thessalonians 3:10...It also says' a man who claims to be a believer who doesn't provide for his family is worse than a non-believer....Don't judge your husband, we are all judge by our creator based on our won actions....I can tell you this for a surety...The more I just accept her actions as who she is, the more I can focus on what is important for my own life each day...In my experience's the very worst thing for both parties is using words to try to open eyes....If it's not in the heart, it's not coming forth....
I will pray for you....
C
Telling someone they should
Submitted by attheendofmyrope on
Telling someone they should feel guilty is not helpful and it's a really mean way to kick someone while they are down.
Hi attheendofmyrope....
Submitted by c ur self on
I apologize for my poor choice of words to her (you should feel guilty) since it offended you....What I was trying to convey is the only way our lives improve is when we become willing to own our own mistakes, instead of being the blaming victim.
C
Get rid of him. Period.
Submitted by tfarmer on
The title says it all. He is using you.