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Work travel issues

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Harridanshandbag · 07/09/2015 19:53

Anyone have any? We have other things we are trying to resolve (or split if we can't it seems- we are at breaking point) however work travel plans are todays massive problem which seem the most likely issue to lead to the demise any sort of relationship that's left.

We have very young children and I've no support while he is away and I feel lonely, isolated, unappreciated and insecure that he's travelling a lot amongst other things like ignoring and telling me I'm horrible to him all the time. Yes there are other female coworkers he always travels with mostly one (who he never talks about ever) and if he wasn't treating me like utter crap at the moment I may have a few less reservations about these trips. And the dinners and the drinking and everythinh that goes with that for which I've been told I'm being completely unfair and unreasonable. I know this isn't AIBU, but am I?

Ive been called unhinged and insane for suggesting anything could happen as it's morally reprehensible to behave in such away and I'm jealous and possessive on top of being insane. This has been going on for about a year now however there is absolutely no connection or communication between us these days so who knows what's going on with him. Or me. We had certain agreements in place when he took this job even though I wasn't happy with his decision as I knew the impact and disruption it would have. He wanted to do it so he did. Fine. We moved on from that. He's gone back on these agreements and during a row told me he only made them to keep me quiet. I'm upset, sad and angry at all of it. I also have anxiety so understand this plays a part.

Can anyone help? Please.

OP posts:
Fromparistoberlin73 · 08/09/2015 10:20

I don't think its work travel that's the issue here (although its tough) as even when he is back sounds like its shit. It sounds like relationship has broken down.

the problem with partners that travel a lot is that it leaves the other one almost stuck re getting a job.

my advice? start thinking about getting a job and being financially independent again OP HE cant run 2 households, you separately you can

Skiptonlass · 08/09/2015 10:35

Getting rid of such a man is not failing! It is caring enough about yourself and your children to say, ' no more - we deserve more than this.'

By leaving you're showing your children a fantastic positive example, that relationships must be healthy for both parties. It's not failure, it's the absolute opposite!

Good luck. I'd get some legal advice and I'd also get back in touch with old friends. I'd be more than happy to help an old friend out if I hadn't heard from them in several years, if I heard a back story like this.

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