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  • samanthatallon
    Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 70

    At the end?

    Hey there,
    i want to kick myself in the shin for saying here a week or two ago that myself and OH have the perfect set up, bla bla. Because it has backfired in my face.
    I posted a message on the mens boards to see if any male perhaps was giving insight maybe int OH mind but oh well ladies, help please.

    Myself and OH have been together for about two and a half to three years, i lost count, i cant even remember when we hooked up, anyhoo.

    We are pretty ok, he bounced back from losing a son in a previous relationship at six months from spina bifida, which is heartbreaking, he hasnt really dealt that well with it, but he is ok until he drinks too much, he doesnt talk about it, not even to me, he refuses and the baby died about ten years ago, well before US, when he lost his son he began gambling, and when he met me, it became quite a problem, great man in every way, but was never home, and always playing the poker machines, so he is battling a gambling addiciton, and we have gone from seven days down to two with the help of counselling and family. So we are at two days for about five weeks now, and he works for pittance from tues to sat. I get sunday with him, and so do the kids, one of those children is his. But he has bonded with all of them. And sits and chats away not a bother.

    Now im gonna sound like a right moody moo here.

    First of all the last week or so we have been under stress as OH, was wrongfully accused of domestic abuse, this has been dealt with. And no furthur problems should arise. He was mad at my son for a few days but has since sat and talked through their differences, great right?

    So he is moody alllll the time, and i am one of those women that when she is in love, will do nearly anything to please her loved on, I am a honest one hundred percent dreamy romancer lol. Meave binchy romantic.

    He is not a morning person, but on a sunday he sleeps in till like, 1pm in the afternoon, and i am frightened of waking him as he wakes in a foul mood if woken. And he can stay like this for a whole day, he has always been like this, but the fact i and the kids get no quality time, between football and sleep. I only get late evenings, as his work is from 9am to 10pm. Cash in hand under the table job. I never question his whereabouts and cheating isnt an option, i dont think he would.

    Its almost like he lives a bachelor life here, and i simply pamper him, so i have stopped of late, as i am miffed and we argue nealy all the time the last few days which really isnt like us. Sure clear the air. but every five mins?

    Lack of sex is a problem, i cant give it as i have been bleeding for a month or so. We cant even fool around as he gets mad if he cant errhem DO IT lol.

    I have tried reasoning, but lately he is moody, uncooperative and i miss the man i knew. I have tried talking to him, but he is a mans man.

    Where do i go from here, i cant bear the atmosphere, i was thinking of kicking him out for a month or so, for space. But i am worried it could make things worse.

    help ladies xxx
    thanksx
    Last edited by WildChild; 07-22-2010, 06:54 PM. Reason: removed a personal identifier
    Take it easy! One step at a time x
  • PandaPaws
    Veteran Member
    • May 2010
    • 216

    It sounds to me like you are putting in ALL of the effort here, for the both of you. He needs to put some effort in too!

    Sleeping in until 1pm on the only day he has with you is unacceptable. He should want to spend as much time with you, and the kids, as he can. I'm not saying he has to get up at 6am, but come on, at least 9?

    And maybe you should question his whereabouts sometimes... I mean, I feel like you shouldn't have to question, because you just know for the most part, because people in serious relationships usually pretty much just know what the other person is doing most of the time.

    It is also unacceptable for him to be moody all the time. Well, unless that makes you happy, but it seems that it doesn't. Yes there has been a lot of stress in his life, and of course things need to be dealt with. However, some of that is from long ago, and if he is still unhappy about it, he needs to seek professional help and get a therapist. It just sounds like HE may not be happy with himself, his life (independent of you), and he needs to be happy with himself before your relationship together can be happy.

    As far as the bedroom problems go - while yes, it sounds like there are currently some physical limitations, that doesn't mean that you can't do other things. You can please him using your hands, feet, mouth, etc. He can please you by caressing and kissing you all over your body.

    I don't know. If it were me, I would definitely have a talk with him about all of your concerns. If you want to stay with him, tell him what you need from him in order to be happy in this relationship.

    Good luck!

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    • samanthatallon
      Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 70

      Thanks a lot for your post, i feel so alone right now as i sit here beside him while he yells at the footy on the Tv, he is home early from work. And i feel like he is still there. i have spoken to him about how i am feeling, many times. and meh, i love the guy but what can i say. I am bored and feel isolated. I dont have many friends, and the few i have are in his family which make it difficult to talk. I have kind of had enough of myself and the kids being ignored. We bicker and yell but to no avail. We both agree we have lost that spark and need to get it back. money is tight, and he says we cannot afford anything. What he doesnt realise that a nice evening walk with all of us would be a wonderful start. Thanks again for replying. I will keep everyone posted. But i think in my heart i know the effort for a while will work and he may return to the state he was in. I refuse to give up easily, but i know that I am tried of doing everything, housework child rearing and our realtionship.

      One day he will see, but perhaps it will be too little too late. I am going back to night school in September. And i feel maybe i am seeing these problems and simply outgrowing our relationship. We have kids which make it complicated. I am plagued by lack of sleep and feeling irratable lol.

      I hope we can make this work, i really do.
      Take it easy! One step at a time x

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      • CHANDLERS WISH
        • Mar 2008
        • 22440

        Hun, you need to re-read everything you just wrote.

        He's a gambler.

        He's moody.

        You see him basically Sundays but even then, he doesn't get up until 1pm.

        Your son accused him of hurting you and him... Because he never sees this man, ever, and he hears the verbal abuse, so he expects him to get physical like his Daddy did with you...

        Your a giver, so you give and give, including sexually but your having difficulties down there and can't and he complains...

        Both you and your children are ignored by him.

        You bicker in front of your children, 1 is his.

        You are financially in trouble but he still gambles twice a week..


        You say you won't give up on him... that's because your a giver.

        But sweet, your children are not happy, your not happy, he is not treating you right and appreciating that you have stood by him, and are standing by him, he's moody, he gets mad at not having sex, he sees you all as a family 1 day but sleeps till 1pm and it's your children that your not seeing, how they are seeing what's going on and how it's affecting them.

        If you truly want the man that you think you met, OR LOVE, that you really want, then let him go and let him get to NIL gambling, and being a happy man and being a man that is supportive of you AND your children.
        PUT A LITTLE 'LIKE' IN MY SOUL!

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        • samanthatallon
          Member
          • Jun 2010
          • 70

          thanks for your post, i have actually asked him to move out. He is unhappy and the kids are a bit sad, but i have said to them simply, that myself and himself need time to sort out our problems a bit like time out so he knows what he needs to do now, it came to a head yesterday, he left about 20mins ago, the strange thing is, i dont feel anything... a slight relief perhaps? dont get me wrong, this guy is the love of my life, but i cannot bear the burden of the effecs this relationship is having on my happiness and the childrens, cw was absolutely right.

          It is temporary though, unless he cannot sort his problems then it could be more permanent, i dont know what i will say to the kids if this happens. I have plans with ym life, i want to learn and grow, and also watch my children grow. I am super calm and wondering, how this is possible for someone you love?

          anyway, thanks for you help, will post next time i have news. But he knows the score now, i will not accept this bevahiour any more, we as a family unit do not deserve it.
          Take it easy! One step at a time x

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          • PandaPaws
            Veteran Member
            • May 2010
            • 216

            Originally posted by samanthatallon
            thanks for your post, i have actually asked him to move out. He is unhappy and the kids are a bit sad, but i have said to them simply, that myself and himself need time to sort out our problems a bit like time out so he knows what he needs to do now, it came to a head yesterday, he left about 20mins ago, the strange thing is, i dont feel anything... a slight relief perhaps? dont get me wrong, this guy is the love of my life, but i cannot bear the burden of the effecs this relationship is having on my happiness and the childrens, cw was absolutely right.

            It is temporary though, unless he cannot sort his problems then it could be more permanent, i dont know what i will say to the kids if this happens. I have plans with ym life, i want to learn and grow, and also watch my children grow. I am super calm and wondering, how this is possible for someone you love?

            anyway, thanks for you help, will post next time i have news. But he knows the score now, i will not accept this bevahiour any more, we as a family unit do not deserve it.
            How are you doing?

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