My ex was giving much less than what I was putting into it. 2) They’re putting you down and making you feel like sh*t This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Instead, you’re dealing with the same endless bullshit that you’ve been dealing with for months, maybe even years. The meek and mild may act anything but angry. My only advise to you would be to expect nothing. I don't know what to do. The judgment I guess is how happy do I feel I deserve to be. So you DON'T tell them you won't talk about their relationship. Remember, you’re unhappy in your relationship because you choose to remain unhappy. and I came up to the same conclusion as you advise , the subject is just off limits to me.. But if you did, it would be complete acceptance of the situation. It may be worth noting that my daughter is a physically strong, tall woman, a year her husband's senior. Don’t deliver the bad news just before your partner is due to go out, go to work, pick up the children, etc; Don’t walk out of the door to go to work (for example) having just hinted for the first time that you’re unhappy and don’t see a future for the two of you. Unhappy In My Relationship But Don't Want To Break Up. that you’re sad about it, that you’re mad about it, or … ~Linda Esposito. If not, I feel I have to end the relationship no matter how much she cries and begs me not to leave and no matter how much I don't want to let her go. Love means you respect one another. It hurts so bad. http://www.dadabhagwan.org/scientific-solutions/self-help/anger-management/. Mutual trust is necessary in any relationship. And with this, don’t let your partner to learn this fact from others first. Menopause or Aging? You say that you're in love with her, which means you love her. He holds back somewhat and has not made himself vulnerable to me, which is not a good sign. While you might be somewhat happy sometimes in your relationship, overall you are unhappy and you want to break up; you just don't know how, so you snoop, hoping to find something. I am now permanently disabled. If looking out for your own happiness is selfish, so be it. Linda Esposito, LCSW, is a psychotherapist helping adults and teens overcome stress and anxiety. If you can be bothered enough to invest being angry at someone, you must care to a degree. Might be better if you called your column "From Anxiety to Calmness", a little less catchy, I know, but maybe right now you're doing a disservice to truth? I'm sad and lonely.... thnks peeps. Simply thinking about someone else does not necessarily mean you need to break up with your partner. Where does this article mention that I see couples in my practice? You can't change other people but you can change yourself and the circumstances you live in. You still love them – even if you say you don’t, it’s very unlikely that your feelings for them are gone – and the last thing you want to do is hurt them, especially at the level of a breakup. A new theory aims to make sense of it all. Never tell your friends that you are planning to end your relationship. An Atheist Neuroscientist Finds Faith in Bipolar Mania, 10 Tips for Turning Procrastination into Precrastination. My suggestion would be this: Listen to those who ask for your ear. All Rights Reserved. Your wife did not force you to stay, as she did not force you to have an affair for the last two years. Right? If she breaks up with you, you don’t have to say anything if you don’t feel you want to. 9 times out of 10, when you have that gut feeling that you may the rebound, you probably are!! It sounds like you are saying that she does not give herself to you the extent that you give yourself to her. Your comment makes no sense. She has actually cried and begged me not to leave. Although our situations are much different, I can certainly relate to how you are feeling. We've been together almost a year and to top it off live together which further complicates things. I so understand your situation as I am just going through a very similar scenario. Think about what you are willing to sacrifice and the things you will not tolerate. Didn't mean to use the quote. So my suggestion, you don't need more effort, you need to tell her either choose to be in the relationship and have respect or break up with you so you can stop waiting around hoping she will change. There might be no everyday feeling more terrifying than knowing you want to break up with your partner. We both have fallen in love with each other and have become really good friends. I became mentally ill with this situation, an ex-husband stalking me, and a minor teenage daughter on drugs. Call me cynical, but I don't think she will change. What kind of friend refuses to discuss another friends concerns? I have tried talking to her about this, but nothing has changed. The reason you probably feel as you do, I would suggest, is that you are looking to blame others for your unhappiness - or happiness - rather than admitting that YOU are the master of your destiny. But I don’t want you in my life anymore. I rely on my boyfriend to do certain things for me, just as he relies on me for a handful of things as well. It's taxing on energy. This was realized by me when I went through this video: Like Samantha used to say on HBO's Sex and the City, sex is a … Best wishes to you in doing what's best for you. I think the only way to resolve the issues ( if the couple decides to or even wants to) is for each of the participants is to go to therapy and do some self-examination. I also believe (sorry to say) that there are some enablers here. Keep yourself busy and try not to be alone during this time. I like this article and think it's spot on. Her manipulations and her control remind me of the abuses of the narcissist. No part of this article may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the author. You are there to help them untangle their mess, not critize them, which is helping them stagnate and not help them to get out of it and grow. I'm unhappy with my relationship but don't want to break up. It’s because you choose to wipe your tears secretly and brush your misery under the carpet. Doing things because you don’t want to let down other people rarely works out in the long run, and can cause a lot of resentment over time. Unfortunately, some of these desperate people are rejected by friends, who could suggest that they do something they both enjoy. Just worry about taking care of yourself and doing the things you like to do. You say the friendships and affairs you had were non-sexual, but you immediately logged on to a dating site and got a girlfriend when she left which makes me think her suspicions might have been correct. This is going to sound really calloused, but I just stopped finding … I hate going home. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Unless your relationship is actively unhealthy, people often feel guilty for wanting to end a relationship. This narcissist has attacked me smearing my status among my peers and affectively having me ostracised from my sport and those in it I identified as friends. You can start by thinking about the reasons why you want to leave the relationship and listing them on a piece of paper. c o m} who hacked and gained me remote access to his phone activities,it drained my heart to realise that the strange business lady partner was my husband's Side-chick. I wish you luck and hope you make a decision that you can be happy about. Most people are not by nature masochists and, even though they might never have the courage to leave, they are deeply and genuinely unhappy and severely damaged by the abuse. You would never want such a thing to be on your conscience due to 'cutting off' your support. The last time was the final time. Good luck! When I moved in and things became very real - when she was pushed out of the 'no 1' spot - that's when things became tragic. Why did you lose your friends and peers in the sports group? Of course, I could see her responding with that she is going through a lot and you are demanding a lot from her and giving added pressure to her life and that you are being selfish. You have broken your vows rather than being honest and leaving your wife before intentionally looking for an extra-marital affair. I wish I had. I hate to break it to you but … YOU MAKE THE CHOICE. What you are describing is interdependence, where both people depend on each other, which (in most cases) is healthy. I agree with you. The first time the police were called was 10 years ago and since then her now husband has been arrested numerous times for domestic abuse. Largely due to this I was happy to have my wife home and my son who she also took away. Go out with your mates and have some fun. For "Holistic Healing for Anxiety" a 28-day online course, click here: Worry, Stress and Rage: Anger’s Toll on the Heart, The Enabling Romantic Relationship: An Unhealthy Alliance, 10 Strategies for Defusing Your Partner's Anger, 4 Types of Anger and Their Destructive Impact, Behaviors Commom to Spouses of Male Sex Addicts. -Bree. She has gone through a messy, hard situation and may feel uneasy about being vulnerable with you. If your boyfriend no longer tells you about his day, he could be planning to leave his relationship. Makes me really wish that I had someone who could talk with me about this as I find it kind of poisons all my thinking. If you have made the decision to leave your partner, commit to going through with it. But we also have to take care of our own mental health and other relationships can place a terrible strain on us. Something about your thinking is seriously wrong. She rarely makes plans to see me, even with our mutual friends. You are most certainly doomed if you allow things to continue like this, it will only get worse. If she says no, ask her why she left you, you might be surprised. You can’t stop snooping. Now, I'm with a new guy, and I wondered where I stood with him. I love my bf with all my heart and want to be with him, but something is missing on his part. I did see a reference to "Zen relaxation in 30 minutes" on your blog, but as far as I understand—with my imperfect understanding of Zen and the nature of mind—Zen has to do with accepting reality AS IT IS, and observing the mind at work. I can't settle in the long run. Learn about when it's time to say goodbye in a relationship involving a depressed person. You’re scared to ask for more from your partner. Best of luck to all of you. Any advice is appreciated. I have tried breaking up with her 4-5 times now but every time she calls me back begging me to reconsider. Stop playing the victim here. An unhappy friend may seek you out because she hasn't figured out how to deal with the situation and need comfort, and support. A pretty hard blow for ones self esteem and confidence. So my suggestion, you don't need more effort, you need to tell her either choose to be in the relationship and have respect or break up with you so you can stop waiting around hoping she will change. But like the other posters, I would urge you to remember that your daughter is a victim, as frustrating and heartbreaking her inability to leave her abusive husband must be for you. It’s natural to feel uncomfortable talking to your … If you came to this article looking for help please step out of denial and take the advice the author is offering, or at least consider it. It is so painful but I really don’t think things will be any better if you wait. This article touched a lot of these nerves. Every time my daughter refuses to testify against him and states that she was having emotional problems. Their … I now realize I just missed the comfort of being married; I knew what my ex expected and liked. She rarely expresses how she feels for me and she doesn't make me feel important to her. At least if you're experiencing as such. viewed from the outside, it may appear completely dysfunctional and not worth keeping. You might be talking from experience, but I also don't think you know how abusive relationships work, when one of the partners is constantly belittled until they are unable to find the courage to leave even though they know they are being badly treated. 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