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Finding the strength to say 'go'

31 replies

Joto369 · 24/01/2017 07:25

Hi all. I married my husband in March last year. For reasons I look back on now and don't understand I chose to forgive him when he firstly kissed a work colleague and then two weeks after I found out, slept with her. I have had issues in the past with compromising myself like this for fear of what I dont know. I chose to go ahead with the marriage. He has since said my lack of trust last year was unbearable and I also make him feel small yet I have no idea why as he can't give specifics. This led to him telling an old friend he wasn't married (reason he didn't want his ex wife to find out or she would start hassling him) and then going on dating websites. His reason - I wouldn't talk. My perception - I don't recall him trying to talk or once telling me he was miserable and our marriage was making him so unhappy either way it's no reason to do what he did. Least of all the second time was three days after promising he wouldnt do it again. We went to our first therapy session last night and he opened up a lot about his previous hurts but I'm not sure I can go through anymore. I'm suffering with anxiety and low mood and though I'm fighting it it's tiring and I am so angry with him. I'm sorry I've rambled a bit but I'm not sure if these feelings are because subconsciously I want him out. He's now suffering with depression and anxiety which doesn't help my feelings. Any thoughts or advice?

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Joto369 · 27/01/2017 05:05

So day one back at work was difficult due to lack of slerp but after a good chat with my friend, a good tea and an amazing sleep I felt much better yesterday. She thinks all the anxiety is down to husband and I agree. I tried to ask him why he had done what he had done last night and he didn't even answer. I left it then but did feel more anxious. And though I ate a good tea and slept til 4 I could get back off again and am now more anxious. He's got up obviously not in a good way but of course I just get I'm ok. I'm fine and a sad face. I do care that he's struggling but he caused it all after all.

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Naicehamshop · 27/01/2017 06:51

You will honestly feel so much better without him op. It really does sound as if he is the cause of all the anxiety in your life. Your marriage is all about him, and your wants and needs are just being ignored - no wonder you feel stressed and can't sleep!

Take a step back and try to look at this clearly - you will see that this can't go on; he is totally disregarding your feelings.

Joto369 · 27/01/2017 15:16

I agree totally. He's picking me up from work and my anxiety levels which were bearable are raised. He came to this country alone and has no friends but I feel I can't be responsible for that. He says he did all these things because I wouldn't listen and he didn't push to be heard but that to me is still no excuse for going on dating sites.

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Adora10 · 27/01/2017 15:36

Disgusting blaming you for his infidelities, not the words or actions of a repentant man at all.

I also think your anxiety will lift once he goes.

Joto369 · 27/01/2017 16:08

Oh but he'll do anything possible to make it work. Said that before. What's different this time other than sweet F A x

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tipsytrifle · 29/01/2017 01:13

The only thing that can ever be different is your Choice, Intention and your Decision. You are not responsible for him, you're responsible for YOU, accountable to YOU.

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