He's from England, and what worries me is that he doesn't agree on anything that he thinks is below him or that he doesn't love. I keep thinking that if you love someone, you could have found a way to find a job and make your gf move to you. I don't know, I love him but sometimes it hurts.. I can open a visa to his country, but then it can happen he will find a job in a different country. Plus, I don't think it's a good idea to move to someone who doesn't have a job, a place to live, etc. I wouldn't be able to support us two.
My daughter is going to be with divorced parents and I feel guilty.
Divorce isn't the end of the world for children, in fact, I strongly believe my life would've been worse had my parents stayed together. It's important to remember that all you owe your daughter is: parenting. It's that simple. Hopefully, you can both give her that.
He’s probably seeing the other women right now and I can’t help but feel broken. I have no energy.
I'm very very sorry you're going through this. At the end of the day though, you have the moral high ground, you can look back and know you didn't cheat, your husband cheated on you and the other women know that, there will always be doubt between him and them. You have an honest chance at a fresh start at just 25 years old.
But yes, this is going to be hard, again, I'm so sorry, but with time life will get better. You are fortunate that you can life with your mom, you had a way out. At the bare minimum right now your job is (A) caring for your daughter, and (B) quietly find a reputable, well-regarded lawyer in your area and letting them advise you on the next steps.
Other than that, be patient with yourself and face everything one step at a time and if you are able to find a therapist when you're ready.
Then have conversations about concrete actual things. Does he want kids? Does he want a farm? Does he want to move to Montreal (say yes!)? Does he want to start a business? If all he wants to do is talk, maybe your role is to jump start these family projects. Honestly ten years is a of time as a couple to not have plans. The thing that confuses me is getting a home and three dogs is actually quite the achievement. Are these dreams possible?
Alright, the most important thing here… is to work at a pace that is comfortable to you.
For example, him expressing love for you and if you're not ready to handle it… that needs to be managed and dealt with appropriately.
You could have a great connection / potential, but how things are executed can be a make or break.
I implore you to not rush anything. T
Take your time and ensure you're building a foundation instead of running on honey-moon emotions.
I met my gf 2 months after she got out of a 10 year. I, on the other hand was on the dating scene for 2 years. When we met, there was so much that fit. But… she wasn't genuinely ready for a relationship (chance you might not be either)… it took a lot of patience and work, and the end result was worth it.
I cannot stress this enough… the pace needs to be something you're comfortable with and everything needs to be done for the right reasons.
I can relate if you met a right person during bad timing, but if its going to work, you two will discover ways around it that would make it manageable.
That’s not an excuse … to get to know someone from the first place is to be real and tell the truth , otherwise one a lie can destroy a whole trust . You have to trust your guts , what your guts tells you because this is your life .
Glad you're here, Ebbie, I was looking for you. A big huge yes to creating a safety plan. I'm a DV Prevention Advocate since my daughter was murdered 17 years ago. I'm in the US but I'm happy to talk to you OP if you need an ear.
I find this odd
Sounds like you’re blaming the victim. It ain’t her fault; the guy’s a douche
He's from England, and what worries me is that he doesn't agree on anything that he thinks is below him or that he doesn't love. I keep thinking that if you love someone, you could have found a way to find a job and make your gf move to you. I don't know, I love him but sometimes it hurts.. I can open a visa to his country, but then it can happen he will find a job in a different country. Plus, I don't think it's a good idea to move to someone who doesn't have a job, a place to live, etc. I wouldn't be able to support us two.
My daughter is going to be with divorced parents and I feel guilty.
Divorce isn't the end of the world for children, in fact, I strongly believe my life would've been worse had my parents stayed together. It's important to remember that all you owe your daughter is: parenting. It's that simple. Hopefully, you can both give her that.
He’s probably seeing the other women right now and I can’t help but feel broken. I have no energy.
I'm very very sorry you're going through this. At the end of the day though, you have the moral high ground, you can look back and know you didn't cheat, your husband cheated on you and the other women know that, there will always be doubt between him and them. You have an honest chance at a fresh start at just 25 years old.
But yes, this is going to be hard, again, I'm so sorry, but with time life will get better. You are fortunate that you can life with your mom, you had a way out. At the bare minimum right now your job is (A) caring for your daughter, and (B) quietly find a reputable, well-regarded lawyer in your area and letting them advise you on the next steps.
Other than that, be patient with yourself and face everything one step at a time and if you are able to find a therapist when you're ready.
Then have conversations about concrete actual things. Does he want kids? Does he want a farm? Does he want to move to Montreal (say yes!)? Does he want to start a business? If all he wants to do is talk, maybe your role is to jump start these family projects. Honestly ten years is a of time as a couple to not have plans. The thing that confuses me is getting a home and three dogs is actually quite the achievement. Are these dreams possible?
Alright, the most important thing here… is to work at a pace that is comfortable to you.
For example, him expressing love for you and if you're not ready to handle it… that needs to be managed and dealt with appropriately.
You could have a great connection / potential, but how things are executed can be a make or break.
I implore you to not rush anything. T
Take your time and ensure you're building a foundation instead of running on honey-moon emotions.
I met my gf 2 months after she got out of a 10 year. I, on the other hand was on the dating scene for 2 years. When we met, there was so much that fit. But… she wasn't genuinely ready for a relationship (chance you might not be either)… it took a lot of patience and work, and the end result was worth it.
I cannot stress this enough… the pace needs to be something you're comfortable with and everything needs to be done for the right reasons.
I can relate if you met a right person during bad timing, but if its going to work, you two will discover ways around it that would make it manageable.
That’s not an excuse … to get to know someone from the first place is to be real and tell the truth , otherwise one a lie can destroy a whole trust . You have to trust your guts , what your guts tells you because this is your life .
Glad you're here, Ebbie, I was looking for you. A big huge yes to creating a safety plan. I'm a DV Prevention Advocate since my daughter was murdered 17 years ago. I'm in the US but I'm happy to talk to you OP if you need an ear.
Stop giving him head. He is selfish. It also sounds like you're sexually incompatible and should break up, tbh.