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Me and dh are talking about splitting - how do you know when its time to give up?

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mosschops30 · 25/05/2008 15:54

Try and keep it short, me and dh been married for 6 years and have two dc's.

In 2006 we went to relate because we just werent getting along, cant pinpoint what it was that was wrong, but we argued all the time and it got us down.
Two years on and weve moved no further forward. This year has been a constant roundabout of arguing then being nice for a week, then arguing etc.
I feel like ive changed massively throughout my nursing degree, I want to do so much, to have options, and to live life to the full. dh is content to stay in the same house, in the same place forever and see the same people.
He thinks Im unreasonable because I go on holiday with my mother ('hasnt she got any friends to go with') even though we are still having our family holiday, plus one alone with friends to Italy. He doesnt want me to visit my friend in China which is something I'd love to do. All we do is fight and Im exhausted with it all and so is he.

We've talked about splitting but neither of us are willing to say the words, I think we're both scared of making the wrong decision.

So how do you know when to call it a day. I would much prefer for us to split as friends rather than descend into some nasty bitterness where we hate each other. I would like to keep it more than amicable for the children.

And yes I do love him, and eseentially hes a good husband and father, we just seem to be going in different directions

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mosschops30 · 26/05/2008 15:10

yes I would definately consider relate again. But dont think dh would, he refused to go after 5 sessions last time (even though you are supposed to commit to 6). Also at £40 a week we found it a bit of a stretch

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