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Is it better to go it alone

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steadders21 · 26/05/2021 15:37

I have just taken my daughter to live at my parents while I get my head straight - my partner has been drinking since she was born in a way best described as problematic, and the last time he got wasted I told him I would leave if it happened again and at the end of a lovely week spent catching up with family he felt the need to get wasted and woke up the whole house at 1am pissed up. Since leaving I'm feeling sad and conflicted. Is it better to live together but separated for the sake of my 1 year or to start fresh? So hard to k ow what to do for the best? Anyone else going through this

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Mydarlingmyhamburger · 26/05/2021 15:39

He’s let you down at a time when you needed him most. He obviously can’t be trusted to put you and his baby daughter above getting pissed. How many happy memories has he ruined this last year?

Worldwide2 · 27/05/2021 07:09

You both will be much happier in the long run trust me. You can do this

steadders21 · 28/05/2021 00:12

Thanks I'm giving my self space to think it through but I think your both right

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DioneTheDiabolist · 28/05/2021 00:35

Yes @steadders21, it is better to go it alone.

Imagine being able to make plans and carrying them out, without him spoiling it. Imagine coming home to safe, predictable, boringGrin space where you and your daughter can relax. It won't always be easy, but it will be definitely be better.❤

GettingItOutThere · 29/05/2021 21:53

go it alone 1000000%

get a routine, its hard but get that routine, get a circle of support and you will be fine! not even a support to babysit always just a shoulder to cry on

Singlemama21 · 15/07/2021 19:20

The biggest mistake I made was not leaving my ex sooner. Sometimes kids are better off without a parent unfortunately. It's not always better to stay together.

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