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Trust in fate 

Are you resisting the possibility of the end of your relationship because you're afraid of what will happen? Hanging on to something that you really need to let go of? Being worried about something that might happen is a waste of energy. The more you resist the end of the relationship, the greater your fear can become. The more your fear increases, so does the chance of your fear coming true (or so they say). It's almost like willing it to come true because of your state of mind. Does that make sense? You become threatened and hang on even more. This in turn can push your partner further away. The fear that is holding on to you needs to be fed in order to create more power and control in your life so you need to do the opposite of resisting. You don't want to be perceived as needy. "What will be, will be" as my mother always said, along with "This too shall pass". You don't have to like it, and you don't have to sit around and do nothing. You just have to be willing to accept it. Letting go is strictly a state of mind. I know your heart is involved but you need to listen to your head too. The right state of mind can remove the anxiety and fear so that you can see what is happening and what needs to be done. Sometimes diversion thru hobbies, work, sports (whatever makes you happy), will keep your mind busy and help you to separate yourself enough to deal with what's happening a little at a time and to sort things out. Take it one day at a time but be real with yourself. What is the worst thing that could happen? Why have you become so dependent on someone else that the fear of being alone is controlling your life?

 

In your heart, be willing to lose your spouse. However, in your actions, do everything you can to create an environment where he or she would never want to leave, if that's what you really want. The moment you accept the situation and are willing to lose your partner, fear loses its power. The tunnel vision disappears and you become able to interact in a way that creates a loving and livable environment. To let go of your resistance and to restore your peace of mind, be willing for your life to be however it is and however it may become. Let go of your demands and expectations for how your life should be and make peace with the way your life is. Set yourself free inside. Then take whatever action you need to make yourself happy. If you and your partner want to work things out, that's great, if it doesn't work out that way, know that you will survive.

by Lori-Woodall  923 Posts 

Posted on 1/24/2009 1:34 PM
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Gregory....just say no.

Heartbroke....I wouldnt watch the kids at her house. You have to decide whats really going on and then make a decision about your life. Dont let her call the shots or dictate what you need and want. If she wants to work it out and so do you, go for it....if not, walk away and lets the kids get comfortable in your house. It isnt fair to you.
by Lori-Woodall   923 Posts
Posted on 2/4/2009 9:18 PM
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How do you let go of someone that keeps you hanging on? I watch my kids at our old house where I no longer live. I watch them on Tuesdays nights and on Friday nights as well as pick them up from school and bring them back to our house on Mon, Tues and Wednesays until their mom gets home from work. On nights when she comes home late, she will wake me on the couch and many times give me a hug and a kiss. I usually go home after that but the other night because it was so late, I stayed onthe couch cause I had to watch the kids in the morning.

Neither one of us has started the divorce proceedings but she has already told the kids that we are divorced. I'm thinking about not watching the kids at the house anymore and having them stay with me on those nights
by Heartbrokepicker   418 Posts
Posted on 2/2/2009 7:47 AM
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I have fear of the what in the crap is she going to cost me next.  I have fear if she comes back and tries to come home.  I don't want nothing bad to happen to her and the homeless shelters are full.  I don't want to be lied to anymore, disrespected and stabbed in the back with my throat slit.  She left she cheated she got pregnant she abandoned one child and took the other. My fear is she is going to come home and try to work her marriage so she can have somewhat of a relationship with our oldest child, get a roof over her new born baby that ain't mine. Thank God she hasn't tried to but I fear it is coming.  How do I handle that fear??
by gregory1969   225 Posts
Posted on 2/1/2009 1:06 PM
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2much42long....you cant worry about her. She will live and life will move on. You have to worry about yourself. I stayed in a relationship for 8 years that was very toxic. The reason I stayed in the end was because of guilt. You just have to move past it. You cant be responsible for everyone in the world. Your happiness matters.

 

Shagg...sometimes the unknown can be alot better than the here and now. Once you decide its over, you need to move on and close the door. The majority of us leave the door open just a little and they always come back. If a relationship is dysfunctional, its a waste of time that you can never get back. How I wish I could turn back the clock on one of the relationships in my life. 8 years wasted...I wish I never would have met the guy. All I learned is that you cant fix a drug addict or an alcoholic and that they will look you straight in the face and lie. Other than that, I lost years that could have been wonderful with the right person.

by Lori-Woodall   923 Posts
Posted on 1/30/2009 7:58 PM
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Lori
Thanks i'm trying to hold on, I told her today i wanted to work on things. my post says it all. but that is a good way of looking at things. i'm afraid of letting go,the fear of the unknown. I wont be happy, she wanted this so i'm trying to hang on. maybe I should just let go and stop resisting so much. I just got off phone with one of my friends we made a pact to ride this summer if i'm single and to just have fun. maybe setting some long term goals might be good? A different perspective. I like.
by shagg   71 Posts
Posted on 1/25/2009 6:48 PM
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Lori, this blog touches my heart.  I've lived in fear for so long.  But it is a different kind of fear.  It is a fear of hurting her.  I've never been able to hurt others.  Heck, that's even the reason I married her.  How do you deal with that?

Don't get me wrong.  I hate her.  She's emotionally abusive.  She hurts me.  I can't stand being in the same room with her.  Our marriage has been a disaster from the start.  I spent years trying to make it work, but I've been miserable all that time.  It's killing me.

I'm not afraid of losing my partner.  I long for it.  I'm afraid for her.

How do I deal with that kind of fear?
by 2much42long   3031 Posts
Posted on 1/24/2009 11:13 PM
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