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Would you be happy with this relationship!

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Lucy041 · 07/09/2024 20:05

I’m honestly not sure how my life has got to this point but I’m married just over a year and honestly feel we would be better calling it quits.

We have two young children (toddlers), never go on dates, never have sex and I feel we rarely have proper time together. My husband plays golf, goes running, gym, 5 a side football and anything else he can find to fill his time. He’s not a big drinker, which I have no problem with, but this means he never wants to go out. The cinema every few months is the extent of it. He also isn’t interested in going on weekends away or holidays, we had countless arguments earlier in the year because I wanted to go on a family holiday over Easter. He’s a teacher so we can only go at certain times; he would prefer to just stay home and chill (play golf!), which I understand too but I don’t think it’s crazy for someone to want to go on holidays. Money isn’t an issue so this is not the reason.

When we’re getting on, things are ok but I feel like I’m resenting him so much lately. I feel like I’m giving up so much, no social life, nothing to look forward to. We had a night away planned for next weekend (my best friends partners birthday, it’s about 2 hours away so plan was to stay the night). Last night he realised there’s a golf competition he wants to play in so he’ll be gone all day Saturday and then play his usual Sunday morning golf the next day. Basically I’ll be alone all weekend with two toddlers. My mam helps me out a lot but her health isn’t great, it also annoys her so much that he takes so much time for himself so I tend to make light of it to her.

Sorry I feel like this is such a long post but is it dramatic of me to think I should end our relationship over this? I’m not even 40 yet, and in a relationship that just seems pointless. He’s a nice person, I really love him, he loves me but he’s just more interested in doing his own thing.

OP posts:
StormingNorman · 07/09/2024 20:16

You want different things from your marriage and your life. Can you see a way of coming back together?

Kitkatcatflap · 07/09/2024 20:16

Why does his golf competition Trump your friend's birthday? How does he love you when he chooses to spend so little time with you. Knowing how hard your life is with two toddlers, if he loved you why would he begrudge you one night out. Tell him you are going to the birthday and tell him your Mother is busy and he has to look after his own children or arrange his own childcare.

Maria1979 · 07/09/2024 20:12

There are children involved so I would try to work on the relationship. Not OK for him to take time Saturday AND Sunday for his hobbies. If he gets one day off then you get one as well to pursue your hobbies/meet friends etc. He's selfish because you let him be. Talk to him and tell him what you expect of him.

GoldOnyx · 07/09/2024 20:12

FuzzyDiva · 07/09/2024 20:07

You’re too young to be unhappy in a relationship.

I was going to say this in my post, but then I thought actually - however old we are, life is too bloody short and precious to be in an unhappy relationship. I do understand that people are in - and stay in - unhappy relationships for lots of different and complex reasons. I still think life is too short for that though.

yeesh · 07/09/2024 20:12

He is a selfish fucker. Don’t waste your life waiting for him to finish playing golf

GoldOnyx · 07/09/2024 20:10

So sorry to hear this, OP 🌺 it sounds like a very frustrating and lonely situation to be in. Have you spoken to your husband about how it makes you feel? Would you consider having some counselling - and then perhaps do couples counselling with your husband? You might find it helpful as a way to decide what you’d like to do and it may improve things for you. Wishing you all the best.

GoldenLyonel · 07/09/2024 20:09

I struggle to think of what either of you are getting out of this marriage?

Harvestfestivalknickers · 07/09/2024 20:09

Do you think he's happy with the way things are? How is he with the kids? Toddlers are hard work and some men just don't want to engage with them. Is he using his golf as a way of escaping doing 'family' time?

Spirallingdownwards · 07/09/2024 20:08

I think I might pop out to the shops on Friday evening for some milk and actually go away for the weekend to the birthday party booking an additional night too. He can have the kids and he will have to miss golf. Message him when you are well on your way and turn your phone off. Drastic measures are needed. Who made him king and the one who gets to make all decisions?!

FuzzyDiva · 07/09/2024 20:07

You’re too young to be unhappy in a relationship.

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