Hi,
I really need some advice. I've been with my partner for 17 years and we have 2 children. He doesn't really like my family and constantly has issues with them, causing me great anxiety and stress. No matter what they do, it's always wrong or not good enough. They are always to blame and it's never him! On many occasions/gatherings I've had to choose between him or them & it's got to the point where I feel guilty even seeing them or phoning them.
Looking back, there's been a lot of emotional abuse the past few years, and it's really taken its toll on me.
Even though it's been better lately, I resent him due to the horrible things he's said. In fact, there's deep resentment there. I don't like being around him anymore and I feel the love has completely gone.
He still loves me (or so he says) and I still do care for me, but im scared of ending it. He's my first serious bf and he's been nice lately. On many occasions I could and should have ended it, but through fear I haven't. I just don't know how to go about it.