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Story by Ramona
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I'm in need of some advice regarding the state of my marriage. I've been married for 16 years and we have two boys together. In the beginning things were really good but once our first son was born things changed and not for the better. We don't see eye to eye on most things, for example raising our kids. My husband spends very little time with them and it bothers me. He doesn't pay much attention to me either and I pick fights with him because I'm so annoyed and disappointed with the way things are.

 

One thing I can say for him is that he does work hard to provide for his family. I would also say he's a workaholic. When he is home, he's either watching TV or is busy on the computer. I guess my chief complaint would be the lack of time he devotes to his family. I don't think my husband fully appreciates all that I do for him and it makes me feel unfulfilled and unappreciated.

Unfulfilled_and_UnappreciatedWe argue in front of our kids and I hate it. Once he sets me off I can't control what comes out of my mouth. I know that's one thing I need to work on. The last thing I want is for my kids to think that it's okay to belittle your spouse. I really don't want to set a bad example like my parents did for me. I guess I should be thankful that he doesn't physically abuse me or cheat on me (as far as I know he hasn't cheated).

I have just about lost all desire to be intimate with him. It's hard to have romantic feelings for someone who only pays attention to you when they want sex. I need more than that. I tried explaining this to him but it has not sunk in and things are still the same. I imagined my marriage very different than what it has become. I know there are couples that are worse off than us but that truly doesn't make me feel any better about my situation.


 

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0 #3 peopledebbie 2011-05-23 06:26
Ya know, that is what's wrong with people today. Nobody seems to have the time for family anymore. Everybody is just too busy. I bet I couldn't find 5 families in or around my area that has family time anymore and I think it's crazy. I always made time for family time my children are all grown up now and they make time for family. A lot of people need counseling these days to figure out what family time means. It would be a better life if people did that.
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-1 #2 RE: Unfulfilled and Unappreciatedamnightus 2011-01-28 14:24
Quoting Charlie:
You two sound like y'all could use some marital counseling. Also, if you're dealing with problems that include belittling him then that would be a reason why he has pulled away from you. He doesn't sound any happier than you are.


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I know you can't help but think of yourself as the innocent victim, but I guarantee you that you bear some of the blame here. You guys need counseling. I don't know why counseling has such a negative connotation in this country. I mean, if you had a lump in your breast would you hesistate to get physical counseling in the way of a doctor?

But when we have mental/emotional problems we flat out REFUSE to see mental/emotional doctors. Lastly, don't kid yourself. If you've been fighting in front of your kids for 16 years, you've drawn them a blueprint for how relationships should go and they will perpetuate the cycle.

However, if you get counseling and do a complete 180 turn and treat each other with love and respect for the next few years before your kids leave the nest, you will have saved them from becoming as miserable as you are now. So if anything, get counseling so you don't screw your kids up any more than they are.

Sounds harsh, I know, but it is the truth.
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+1 #1 RE: Unfulfilled and UnappreciatedCharlie 2011-01-24 11:27
You two sound like y'all could use some marital counseling. Also, if you're dealing with problems that include belittling him then that would be a reason why he has pulled away from you. He doesn't sound any happier than you are.
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