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flowersg · 02/06/2023 19:47

Just like some honest opinions (and I know MN is the place for that). Been with DP for 4.5 years, both have children with previous relationships. I work part time and live with my DC and DP lives with his parents (has never left home). No talk of moving in together even though I've brought this up many times in the past. He is fantastic with my DS, helps out lots with childcare if needed and treats my son like his own- he is fantastic in this way.

On the other hand, I cannot remember the last time we did anything as a couple. He has hobbies, spends a lot of time with friends/family. Work drinks, lunches, dinners ect. I never see my friends as they have all moved away since having families and spend the majority of time either with my DS or at work. This is pretty much all I do. He doesn't seem interested in doing anything with me, tonight I suggested with go to the pub or out for dinner as DS is staying with my parents and he had absolutely no interest in doing either of these things.

Is this normal in a relationship? Am I expecting too much?! I'm just so bloody bored! I am so grateful for everything he does but also feel like there must be more to life than this!

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Shoutatthewind · 02/06/2023 20:27

It seems he is content with this setup so why change it?

But this leaves you out. His relationship is great with DS but as he has all his hobbies, his DP see to his needs? washing and that or?

How do you cater for him? Because this setup works for him, he has no reason to change anything

Shoutatthewind · 02/06/2023 20:28

Sorry pressed too early. You deserve more than this surely?

He sounds great on paper, but is that enough?

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