I try to remember that when I want to complain about something and it quickly changes my perspective. She explained that she has been married and feeling miserable for quite some time now and needed somebody to talk her down from some of her worst fears, emotions, and feelings. You could have paid a high price, including catching or passing on Covid-19, but at least your husband was willing to deal with it and move on. I feel like a total a**hole sometimes because despite his patience and sense of humor toward my pregnancy craziness, sometimes I just can't stand him! So glad we dont live together , All men are the same . Can you get me a pillow? Intense. And partly because it is easier for a 21-year-old to impress a 17-year-old girl than it is a 41-year-old to impress a woman of 37. He sleeps on the sofa every night as his breathing makes me want to suffocate him! Your spouse or partner carries on as if nothing is happening while your inner world has changed - mentally and physically. I dont know if I think its nitpicking. After 20 years, I can't stand my husband. When he get mad he calls me names like bitch and yells and screams just dont know what to do. You are nostalgic for your 17-year-old self and your summer of love. I've come to the realization that I just flat out do not like my wife anymore. OP, look up mental load on wife and see if that resonates. Resist the judgement. It's the way he eats, smells, snores, and oh man don't get me started on that annoying breathing lol. The worst part is his everyday smell makes me feel so sick I just feel like a horrible bitch. I can't stand my wife. What was I thinking? It sucks. I feel so hollow still. I cant even talk to him about it because things usually end up in a fight and neither of us listen to the other. it eventually passed, but my hormones seemed to make me straight up homicidal most days. Marriages are hard work, and sometimes the effort brings about much-needed change. Also wants me to buy big thing like a 2700 dollar treadmill now he wants a different bike, he says the one we have is a piece of junk but I have no problem with it. It seems that men can quite happily enjoy sex with women they seem to enormously dislike in every category except physical attraction. It takes support and effort, but some marriages cant be rebuilt. We have been married for 14 years. You can talk about how important it is that the two of you have intense and gratifying sex. Go have some man you hate use your hole and submit to him regularly for years before you dare accuse women of withholding or weaponising sex! I don't hear that she's willfully cruel, manipulative, or . READ THE RULES. Felt like a real asshole, probably just hormones and sleep deprivation. I agree. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Now it feels like he is smothering me and I can stand it. Hes just pissed off because he has to go to work while you are at home taking care of yourself and baby - Hes the lazy pig and being childish - its not because you are at home that you are his slave and have to do everything - how dare he call you names ! Are you or your partner overwhelmed with something that interferes with affection and sex? Fast forward 20-plus years and two children later and I sit here looking at my life, yearning for that summer of love again. Maybe he even finds your irritation with him comical? I am tired of being picked on all the time. While many troubled marriages can be saved, some spouses decide its better to end the marriage instead of fighting one more battle. If you do, plan to run by saving money secretly. I would not put up with that. He buys all this fitness equipment that HAS NEVER BEEN USED. The word obey has been removed from the marriage service, but sometimes it takes more than omitting a word to overcome centuries of tradition. I know you probably think I am overreacting, but I am sure other women who have been in this situation would understand. I'm sorry to say this, but I think you need to leave him. No thanks! As miserable as I feel most of the time, I am also angry. I think her dh is capable of finishing what he started hes just choosing not to. All they know is that if they are not getting it, they are unhappy and will tend to hold it against you. He has a hot temper and he basically depends on me for EVERYTHING. Help me please! Not sure if my experience counts, because I had horrible hyperemesis gravidarum, but I can totally relate. Familial relations can be tumultuous to navigate and I wish that there was a magic solution to make everyone get along, but unfortunately there isn't. Wow, Crazy that it had to get to that point for you. He may not know hes doing it and its impact on you. Cut your husband some slack and be nice to him, haha! Its so frustrating when they try to help but then end up creating more work for us. It seemed he had become too reliant on the routines the two of them had created once they got married and as a result, the marriage was getting stale and suffering. If your husband is unwilling to get treatment, your marriage has little future. And when females no longer view their male partners as being positively emotionally connected we quite often lose all desire to have sex with them. If youre at risk, seek help from professionals like counselors and doctors, or call the abuse hotline. Whats often not taught to men are good listening skills. Lets not let the standard for men be so low that we leave it as well at least he gave kiddo a bath, like wow, he bathed his kid? Once you both build positive communication skills, all the other problems become easier to solve. He has zero communication skills, almost no life skills and a massive drinking problem that he refuses to address. One of the most beautiful aspects of a marriage is when a couple of practices the art of kindness. If you think seeing a therapist will help, then do it! Im ambitious and want to be free to do things. In nearly every case, the abuse survivor is better off walking away. He makes me feel I have to give him an accounting of everything I do when I leave the house. Following this, your following conversation with your husband could be different. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. This stuff isnt talked about! It doesnt get better. My husband has excellent hygiene but I just can't stand his smell. The woman I was consultingwith was unhappy and miserable. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. She explained that she has been married and feeling miserable for quite some time now and needed somebody to talk her down from some of her worst fears, emotions, and feelings. My husband feels like I am useless, he does nothing to help around the house and does nothing to help with our daughter. Now I dont care about what anyone thinks, I just want my freedom back. The question We married young and quickly after a whirlwind summer. I hope things get better. Our sex life was good and we did it often. You really don't deserve that type of treatment. I improved some what in the third trimester last time, I think it's the first two trimesters when we feel ill and it's all about growing a baby that matters X. I get really irritated with mine too. But now I can barely resist not running out the door, leaving him forever. Now that I'm further along I just can't stand him. Listen and find ways to fix the issue as a team. One of the guys hadn't been working with us for long but he came along too. Misery doesnt come close to describing what I feel everyday and I come to you asking for some help. Send an email to problems@deardeidre.org. I'm almost 17 weeks pregnant and seriously wondering if I should leave my husband. I was the exact same way for my first pregnancy. You may need to talk to a therapist. You havent seen eye-to-eye in a while, and its not improving. Glad there is a place where we can spill our problems without hurting our relationships, yup exact same thing happened to me, if he even looked at me wrong i wouldnt wanna talk to him for 3 days, god forbid he say no to a food i was craving or didnt jump up immediately to help me if i needed it. We tend to unthinkingly follow the examples of our parents, who are following their parents in turn. Speak clearly and directly. I hear this loud and clear! Due to their interest in sports and other competitive activities, this type of focus is continually emphasized. If he is coercing you to never change things or otherwise forcing you to live a life you dont wish to lead, then you need to get out or get him out and keep the children with you. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. With the right commitment and effort, you may be able to revive the energy and restore the connection with your husband. Hes 32, single and all the girls fancied him. Haha. For about 3 months we weren't even sleeping in the same bed. Create an account or log in to participate. "Only Daedalus" You said that this song is about the act of creation? Some husbands work a lot because their job is demanding. Fertility ; Ovulation Calculator ; Ovulation Symptoms ; Preparing for Pregnancy I think you can handle this gently by first acknowledging the good things he is doing and then explaining that it would be most helpful if he fully completed the job. The name calling is not cool. Those are magical words to a man. There is a very big difference between an annoyance and an actual problem. Here is part of her story that describes some of the miserable experiences with her husband who she swears must be the worst husband a woman could ever get hitched up to. Whatever your situation, be ready to listen and adjust your expectations. Finally, make an effort to resolve the current topic before ending the conversation. But when I told my husband, he seemed cool about it instead of going mad at me. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Like why is it helping to do half a task and make more messes? Untreated addiction problems can ruin your husbands life and destroy your marriage. Im hoping you have more agency over your life at 37 than you did at 17. We survived we've been together now 9 years and expecting baby number three! It felt like the greatest love affair. As I said, I use to like his attention and insistence we do everything together. Men sort of understand this, but not fully. Everytime he opened his mouth to speak I was either horrified by most everything he said or bored to tears. Married nearly 10 years, together 17. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Things have to be his way almost all the time. He only thinks of one thing these days (sex) and I guess that is all he believes I am good for. As soon as wed had sex I felt full of regrets, though hes a nice guy. Some women are single moms and they are alone. But he hasn't done anything wrong! I completely agree. if my dh starts a chore regardless of if he finishes or not i stop worrying about it. If he's gonna kiss me he better brush his teeth. 5 signs of an unsupportive husband during pregnancy. I dont care to have sex with him. Just say what's going on. 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