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DH wont do counselling

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Cheeeeislifenow · 20/11/2018 21:39

What do you do if your message is in serious trouble. Due to a truck load of issues. But basically in essence, he blames me for practical things he feels I should have done in the marriage, mostly financial. he feels I have wasted five years doing nothing when I left my job, (agreed mutually at the time) . He feels I should have minded children to raise income.
Yes I have been at home, we have three DC, 2 with additional needs, one of whom is violent and is prone to violent out bursts and ferocious language. I have explained several times, I don't think we can mind another child in those circumstances, (it's bad enough our others are subjected to this) I don't think it's fair. He thinks I am lazy.
Now dc are older I am looking for part time work .. I am applying for all I can that suits hours wise. I am desperate to work outside the home because I am so lonely, I can go days with speaking to no other adults (DH works long hours) he still thinks I should mind children.
I understand the financial pressure is hard on him. And I am trying to help by getting a PT job. Fwiw.. we are not broke at all. We live very comfortable, but I am aware there is always a pressure to provide

My issue is that he cannot ever see my p.o.v. I feel he sees me as a drain on resources. He is unable to have a conversation on his feelings, simply incapable. Any time I am upset about our issues he cannot understand why I am upset even though our marriage is in pieces!!

I have asked for him to please please come to counselling with me, he can choose the counsellor. He point blank refuses to see one...
I have explained we are talking different languages and we need a mediator

Aibu to think there is no chance for our marriage to work if he refuses to seek outside help for us.
Sorry for the essay

I just have no where else to turn

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ShinyPinkLipgloss · 20/11/2018 21:53

Perhaps.he doesn't want to see a councillor because, ultimately, he knows he is being completely unreasonable and doesn't want to hear that?

Your marriage is in shreds and he's not prepared to do anything about it.

I'd say it's time to sort out a divorce.

Stompythedinosaur · 20/11/2018 21:59

You can't make him put effort into improving your relationship, but you can act to stop him treating you in such an unlocking and disrespectful way. I am certain you don't deserve it.

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