As others said, it's not about these specific chores, it's about your personality and his verdict had been long time in making.
What you struggle with is possibly abruptness of it, your husband went from zero to straight packing you. You'd think he'd try to communicate? But: 1. He may resent the idea of you faking/forcing care for marriage, when that not who you are. He may need a person who's authentically not selfish or lazy, rather a woman who's make such effort for relationship. 2. There may be a change in this life. Could there be a new person?
I still think he still owed you an effort, communicating and giving you a chance for a genuine change.
Yup diagnosed depressed and definitely lost. I had what I thought was a great 9 year relationship yesterday and then that collapsed this morning before I’d even had a cup of tea. Going to get me some counselling I think, I don’t really have deep discussions with anyone else but my wife so there’s never been anyone to point it out.
the UK system really isn't the same as our though. It defines things differently. They don't use reasonability as a legal concept in the same way if I remember correctly.
Yes, she does have a few of those signs (mainly she gets sad if she's left alone for a weekend, for exemple). In the first 3 years we were together, I was not noticing any signs of that. Now, we live 3 hours apart from my parents. Turns out the move was essentially beneficial for us. I've been more optimistic in life in general because my mother is not on our back all the time anymore. It does look like my GF is isolating me though, from an external point of view. The thing is, removing the constant exposition to guilt and negativism from my parents was necessary (they are a bit toxic and I think my mother could have BPD) and I don't feel that constant pressure to please them anymore and to prioritize their needs.
I believe she has indeed an abandonment fear. At the same time, it's not constant because she encourages me to go see my friends from time to time, even when I'm not thinking about it.
Wold half the mortgage be market rate for a house in the area? If it is, then there's nothing to complain about (assuming you can afford it of course). Would “paying half the bills” be legal or acceptable if you were his tenant? I know in some places (like California), tenants do not pay for garbage for example. If it is, then pay it.
Good luck on the interview. TBH it sounds like she wants it to be over with a response like that. I feel like it would have been more reasonable to be supportive and then have the Convo of how you will make the relationship work
Sure but he specifically talked about not being able to fit in and make friends in the new environment so I assume social skills and presentation on his part. His wife's aesthetics could have something to do with it too.
He never has said he doesn’t want the relationship and in fact when I asked him to state it to me, he couldn’t. I told him it would make it much easier for me if he told me “I don’t want to be with you, I don’t want this relationship” and he couldn’t say it, and said the opposite actually with a little “but I don’t think I can” at the end.
I promise, I would absolutely not be this torn about moving on if he would straight up day he didn’t want to be with me and then cut contact. But he’s saying two different things at once and acting different. During all these talks he’s also initiated coming over and hugging/cuddling/kissing me. So I’m getting some really mixed signals that are pushing me to want to fight for this.
I think the biggest signifier to me is that you said “I want to mention his great qualities”, mentioned one thing (that he shows up to things), and then listed some really really bad things afterwards!
I think you know where your head and your heart's at. I'm sure he's sweet and a good lad, but you won't be breaking things off 'unnecessarily' – this sounds VERY necessary, you're blatantly bad fits for each other.
I mean at the end of the day, you can invest years in trying to crowbar this relationship into one that you'll be happier in, or you can break it off and find a partner you're more compatible with.
Bcz i love him a lot no matter this relationship is good or bad i love him n i want to make it work
As others said, it's not about these specific chores, it's about your personality and his verdict had been long time in making.
What you struggle with is possibly abruptness of it, your husband went from zero to straight packing you. You'd think he'd try to communicate? But: 1. He may resent the idea of you faking/forcing care for marriage, when that not who you are. He may need a person who's authentically not selfish or lazy, rather a woman who's make such effort for relationship. 2. There may be a change in this life. Could there be a new person?
I still think he still owed you an effort, communicating and giving you a chance for a genuine change.
Yup diagnosed depressed and definitely lost. I had what I thought was a great 9 year relationship yesterday and then that collapsed this morning before I’d even had a cup of tea. Going to get me some counselling I think, I don’t really have deep discussions with anyone else but my wife so there’s never been anyone to point it out.
the UK system really isn't the same as our though. It defines things differently. They don't use reasonability as a legal concept in the same way if I remember correctly.
Hi Up-Town,
Yes, she does have a few of those signs (mainly she gets sad if she's left alone for a weekend, for exemple). In the first 3 years we were together, I was not noticing any signs of that. Now, we live 3 hours apart from my parents. Turns out the move was essentially beneficial for us. I've been more optimistic in life in general because my mother is not on our back all the time anymore. It does look like my GF is isolating me though, from an external point of view. The thing is, removing the constant exposition to guilt and negativism from my parents was necessary (they are a bit toxic and I think my mother could have BPD) and I don't feel that constant pressure to please them anymore and to prioritize their needs.
I believe she has indeed an abandonment fear. At the same time, it's not constant because she encourages me to go see my friends from time to time, even when I'm not thinking about it.
Wold half the mortgage be market rate for a house in the area? If it is, then there's nothing to complain about (assuming you can afford it of course). Would “paying half the bills” be legal or acceptable if you were his tenant? I know in some places (like California), tenants do not pay for garbage for example. If it is, then pay it.
Good luck on the interview. TBH it sounds like she wants it to be over with a response like that. I feel like it would have been more reasonable to be supportive and then have the Convo of how you will make the relationship work
He is not going to change
Sure but he specifically talked about not being able to fit in and make friends in the new environment so I assume social skills and presentation on his part. His wife's aesthetics could have something to do with it too.
He never has said he doesn’t want the relationship and in fact when I asked him to state it to me, he couldn’t. I told him it would make it much easier for me if he told me “I don’t want to be with you, I don’t want this relationship” and he couldn’t say it, and said the opposite actually with a little “but I don’t think I can” at the end.
I promise, I would absolutely not be this torn about moving on if he would straight up day he didn’t want to be with me and then cut contact. But he’s saying two different things at once and acting different. During all these talks he’s also initiated coming over and hugging/cuddling/kissing me. So I’m getting some really mixed signals that are pushing me to want to fight for this.
I think the biggest signifier to me is that you said “I want to mention his great qualities”, mentioned one thing (that he shows up to things), and then listed some really really bad things afterwards!
I think you know where your head and your heart's at. I'm sure he's sweet and a good lad, but you won't be breaking things off 'unnecessarily' – this sounds VERY necessary, you're blatantly bad fits for each other.
I mean at the end of the day, you can invest years in trying to crowbar this relationship into one that you'll be happier in, or you can break it off and find a partner you're more compatible with.
Wait, the husband fell in love with his friend?
I'd love to read that post if you or anyone can link it.