I told him several years ago that he needs to organise a night out sometimes, that I can't always the organiser of everything (nights out, holidays, cinema, having friends for dinner etc). I told him I wanted there to be sometimes the odd surprise for me. A bit of romance maybe. On our wedding anniversary he didn't even wish me happy anniversary, let alone mark it with a gift or a meal. Apart from on Valentine's day, we haven't been out together in the last 12 months.
I could deal with it if it was just thoughtlessness -but having spoken up several times and told him how his neglect makes me feel, he can't hide behind the "I'm useless but you know I love you dearly" excuse forever more. His neglect is determined and intentional isn't it? I have to face the fact that if he loved me he would have been devastated to realise the effect of his neglect. It makes me feel taken entirely for granted. He should have moved heaven and earth to change but not a bit of it: he has answered with total intransigence.
I suppose I just need a shoulder. I can't change him. I have to accept that this isn't the relationship I want.
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StiffenedPleat · 15/05/2017 21:18
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