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6/20/2008 4:17:40 PM

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Is he just manipulating, not getting it, or am i over reacting?

My husband and I have been together for 15 years, we have children.  For the past 5 years or so, we have contemplated divorcing several times.  We are on our 4th counselor, the first 3 we didn't stick with because husband felt it was a waste of time and money. After approximately 3 1/2 months of me scheduling the appointments with the 4th counselor I have now left husband with responsibility of making appts, because again he feels like it is going no where.  I feel like everything has to be his way or no way.  He often asks my opinion but regardless of what I say, he continues on with what he had planned.  He has become very short tempered with me, and with the kids.  He has never physically hurt me, but I am uncomfortable with leaving the kids with him.  He often tells me if I would just act happy and affectionate, everything would be fine.  I have asked him 5 times over the past 2 weeks to make a list of the things he feels I could change about my self or do differently to improve our relationship, he still hasn't done it, and has not scheduled the counselor for three weeks now.  He informed me a few days ago that the counselor was a waste of time, and made fun of the way the counsellor talks.  I told him if he did not like the counselor, maybe he should find another one.  Over the years I have asked him to help more with the kids, and to be more understanding that they are kids, he gets angry alot with them.  He has subtly mentioned that he won't live without his kids, and tells me I am selfish to consider divorce.  On one hand I think I should try harder, and maybe it is just me and my attitude, but on the other hand I feel like at this point he hasn't made any changes, and I should at least seperate.  I am feeling very drained and confused.  I don't know what the best choice is.  He seems to be continuing on like usual as if nothing is wrong.  We barely talk, because it starts a fight.  We talked a few days ago, he cried and said he has no one to talk to, and feels alone, and like there is nothing left between us, and doesn't know what to do, his words were he hates his life right now.  Now I am feeling guilty that maybe I should just shut up and let it all go.(Maybe this situation isn't as big a deal as I think)  


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Posted on 6/13/2008 4:17 PM

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I have a similar situation, except it is my wife who doesn't want the divorce, won't see the counselors, won't talk about it, and pretends nothing is wrong.  This has been going on for 9 years, and believe me it is exhausting.  If it keeps going on like this, it'll just get worse, and you'll end up wasting years before you finally decide it's time to end it.  But at this stage, if you still want to salvage the marriage, it sounds like the only thing that will break the stalemate is if you force his hand and separate.  If he really wants to stay together, he'll have to get serious, stop the pretense, and work at it.  Just don't let him give in a little just to get you back, and then slack off again.
by 2much42long   333 Posts
Posted on 6/17/2008 10:22 PM
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Thank you all for your input.  It is hard sometimes when things get so messy, to know if I am over reacting, or not.  So whether you agree with me or not, it is helpful to get others point of view.  Thank You
by roundtree   6 Posts
Posted on 6/15/2008 5:39 PM
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Separate and see how things go, you can't make a marriage work by yourself.
by blee   96 Posts
Posted on 6/14/2008 10:04 PM
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After having gone through something very similar in my marriage, the root cause wasn't what I thought it was.  There is more going on beneath the surface here.  It is hard to see when you are emotionally attached. My advice, separate and see how you really feel about the situation. I was married 23 years when my husband moved out .  He used the "excuse" he was tired of the fighting.  What was really going on was another relationship.  He didn't have the courage to tell me, I had to find out through our son, who he confessed to.  It's been tough for me but I do feel better having gone through the experience.  My life is not easy today, but it's better than being berated day after day.  My mistakes are my own and my daughter is in a better place emotionally now.  Stay strong and trust yourself.
by Leaho   10 Posts
Posted on 6/14/2008 6:57 PM
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I owuld try separating. Sometimes it is enough to "jerk" them into a reality that changes need to be made. You will have a year from separation for him to prove he wants to work on things.
You seem to have tried to bend over backwards to do whatever it takes to make this marriage work. If he is not willing to do the same then you will keep hitting the brick wall and it will only hurt you and the kids more. Marriage takes 150/150 from each party. It does not sound like he is giving at all. He is manipulating you . Playing on your emotions. Been there , done that. Believe me, the longer it takes for you to work on it, the longer you will have to work on it when you start.
by mtnvly   789 Posts
Posted on 6/13/2008 7:43 PM
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