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staying together for kids?

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Hellojoe · 27/01/2016 21:38

Have previously posted under a different name.

Dh treated me badly for a couple of months, basically not speaking, being grumpy and snappy. Not wanting sex.
It all came to a head before Christmas when he said he was unhappy with me, I asked him to leave for a bit while he decided what he wants.

Well it's now nearly two months later and he refuses to talk about what has happened, how he is feeling and how we could move forward. He has just said the only way he'd come back now is for the kids. (We have three young dc's)

What would you do?

Honestly I am bereft, we have been together since we were young. I miss him so much and I really love him. I think I am still in shock as I didn't see any of this coming, we have always been a solid unit.

I'm finding it hard to come to terms with the situation, the children miss him so much and ask why he won't come back. It breaks my heart.
Every time the door goes, they run to it shouting daddy. I feel so bad for them that this is happening.

OP posts:
Hellojoe · 02/02/2016 05:49

He's living with his parents now, until he can afford to get somewhere of his own. He has a large wage going into the joint account this month. I feel like emptying it out as soon as it goes in.

I've had two months off work, he's been dragging this out since then only telling me yesterday it was 100% over. I'm back this week, I'm just going to get on with it and see how I go, try and get some normality back.

I haven't slept at all, I kept dreaming of him with someone else.
Thanks all for your support, I only have one rl friend so it helps to talk. Biscuit

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bb888 · 02/02/2016 08:13

Hopefully the structure of work will take your mind off things a bit Flowers

hellsbellsmelons · 02/02/2016 08:59

The sleep thing is awful.
I went months on very little sleep.
I had to visit my GP and get some sleeping pills to get my body clock back in sync with sleep.
It is a truly horrible time. No-one is going to tell you otherwise.
It takes time, a lot of time to get over this.
But.... you will get over it eventually.

As a PP has said. Baby steps. Take it one hour at a time and get through the day. That will turn into taking it one day at time and so on.
Keep your sugar levels up and keep yourself hydrated.
I couldn't keep anything solid down for a good while.
I lived on sugary tea, soup and orange juice ice lollies. Weird but it worked for me.
Smoothies are also good.
Cuddle your kids often and get all the real life support around you that you can.
Your friends and family will help you through this.

tma1968 · 02/02/2016 09:48

im so sorry that you feel so bad. it really is the worst feeling in the world. you cant sleep eat function breathe or think straight. its vile. he 100% is seeing someone. i would bet my life on it. what an arsehole for not admitting it and taking the "blame". you cant make him stay and why would you want to? he doesnt want to be there so why try to force him? the kids will come to terms with it in time especially if you remain calm and allow them free access to their dad. his issue isnt with them after all they are just victims in a war they dont want. try not to make it harder on them. the pain does go eventually. it takes everyone a different amount of time. ur grieving the death of your marriage. its like any other grieving period. you really will get better unfortunately there is no quick fix, it will just take time. i am so genuinely sorry for you and i hope you are feeling better soon. xxx

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