You might not be granted full custody or even 50/50 but typically the courts want to see both parents involved. That is, as long as it provides the child with the most stability and there are no parenting or safety concerns on either side. Of course, if you can prove there’s manipulation or any neglect on her side, you could be more likely to get 50/50 if not primary custody. Is there anything she can use against you? She might use your work schedule against you, so you need to ensure you have a support system in place… day care, family help, etc… to demonstrate you can care for him.
However I’m guessing one thing turning you off the courts is potentially having to pay child and/or spousal support. Especially if you’ve been sole earner for a number of years. Lawyer up my friend. It’s better to ensure you have some access rather than her denying you any access. But ultimately do what’s best for your child.
Do you want to deal with this the rest of your life? What if her libido falls off a cliff after having kids, what then? Ask yourself the naked questions before you commit to a life together. Also, having a freak out like this every time someone watches porn is an overreacting. You should be able to discuss these things like an adult.
No as far as I know he's not diagnosed with anything, I meant he's more naive and doesn't think everything through very thoroughly despite being 20. Still growing up I suppose?
Does he think that he’s smarter than you? Do you agree? Because if you don’t think he’s smarter and he does, his belief that you are will affect your relationship dynamic going forward. This isn’t an inconsequential belief if he thinks that he’s superior to you.
It's best to breakup. Can you imagine continuing living like this, everytime you “fuck-up” and I mean that in her eyes, not that you actually fuck-up, she'll treat you like this and you'll feel shitty? You deserve respect and appreciation
Tbh it sounds like you got called out for being controlling and tried to temper it but it’s driving you nuts. You’re still controlling – you’ve just had boundaries set and don’t like it.
It sounds like either he tried to get with her and she didn’t reciprocate or he cheated (either emotionally, physically, or both) and now he is trying to make up for it.
I think you need to sit down with him and have a serious discussion about your feelings, boundaries, and why his sudden change in his mood towards you (and not his “she healed” me reasons). If I were in your shoes, I would probably also ask him if he has romantic feelings towards her. He did allude to thinking about being with her romantically and possibly talking to her about being together if he told you “they couldn’t be together because…”
I also think it’s time you determine what you want in your relationship and friendships. You stopped being friends with men because he felt uncomfortable, however he has, in my opinion, been disrespecting you for years with this coworker (his vocal attraction to her and now his closeness with her). Maybe it’s time you get your social life and friends back and not out of spite, but more to take back what you lost because of him. Also, do you want to be with a man who continuously disrespects you and dismisses your feelings?
I guess I felt the need to challenge her assumptions because I was planning to go into accounting at some point before I switched to something else. Considering I am not in that field, I should have just let it go and listened further because the conversation was definitely not about that at all to begin with. She was just worried about her friend getting influenced from the outside and being forced into a career path she never intended to take.
that is true, i have been in therapy for about 2 years and have been diagnosed with OCD and anxiety so that probably was not the best idea to get that reading lol
He hasn’t engaged with anyone yet since it is kind of a new dynamic but the idea to open the relationship was actually his. He was hurt not because I was with other people but more so because I was selfish and did it in a disrespectful way by not being with him and ignoring him. I understand this dynamic is not for everyone. But yea I am definitely quitting drinking from now on, I believe this was a wake up call to my relationship with alcohol
Thoughts of the future, goals, dreams, aspirations.
Philosophy, what drives them, what is important to them and why?
Politics, religion, sex- the list can go on forever. But just try and understand who this person is and who they want to be. If the goal is to be with this person long term then there have to be certain areas where you are both in agreement. Having children for example. What are your expectations for the relationship and how do those expectations align with theirs?
The dude can't handle married life and a family, probably because he loves the booze too much. If you stay I guarantee you his issues will become your issues and childhood issues for your kid. Kids who experience issues in childhood will have issues throughout their life.
This is not me simply telling you to 'throw the relationship away'. I do community work with people affected by trauma among them mental health issues and addictions. I run meetings in a local community centre for people just like you who want to get away from a shitty home life. It's naked to get out of a toxic environment if that's all you experience. Therefore I'm also not going to ask you why are you still with him.
Please keep in mind that there's the other option – and this is the only other option – and that is you confront your husband over his drinking and alcohol addiction and you take the initiative to push him into developing a support network and specialist addiction therapy and counselling – and I'm not referring to Al Anon or 12 step nonsense.
But see here I'm just an internet stranger, this is Reddit, we don't know each other, and i just don't see any connection between you and your husband to hold your marriage and family together. You've got everything on your plate, you also work and have all the childcare and you're getting close to burnout.
I also get the feeling that if you confront your husband then you're going to leave yourself open to more abuse.
Therefore what you've got to do is 'escape', pack enough stuff you you and your kid, and introduce some distance in the relationship with your husband. You got family and friends? You got someone who can give you and the kid a place to stay? If you haven't get yourself set up with a woman's shelter or something. There might not have been any DV (domestic violence) but you're clearly vulnerable and at risk as is your kid.
Once you're in another environment and are safe and stabilized, you can then figure out what you want to do. I get that your husband suffers from anxiety and depression but lots of people have anxiety and depression and online alone. The experience won't kill him. Maybe after five days of having his wife and kid leave him, eating shit food, and running out of clean underwear and socks might make him think “I need to sort my shit out”.
Then again it might not. But that's not your problem. I put good money on you at no point in your life saying to yourself “You know what? I think what my life needs is a marriage to a bullying abusive alcoholic.” I don't think he thought he'd become one either, but see here we all are.
Something needs to change, and if he won't change, then you're the one who has to force the change. Understand there's nothing good in staying where you are and I also your situation is too far gone for therapy. You need distance and space. I wish you well.
So, what I'm reading here is that your boyfriend didn't know to tell his parents that he'd be busy during your graduation, because it was a different month than his initial plans and he didn't know they were subject to change. It also sounds like he had committed to visiting even if it did change, and he really wanted to see his family (something that he couldn't do for 3 years and was likely not cheap to arrange). Is there a specific reason by him being present at your graduation is so important that it's worth holding a grudge like this? I'm sure he would've preferred to attend both, but it sounds like an unfortunate mixup in communication rather than him or his family not caring about you.
You need to tell her, but you also do still have options.
Unfortunately, it seems you're not able to have any biological kids yourself, but donors are always an option.
I'm sorry you've had to receive this news, it sucks and may well change plans. But it doesn't have to stop plans. Be open and honest with your wife, so you can decide the next step together
Thank you for responding. I don’t have an alcohol problem. I was drinking because my partner was drinking often. Since the accident I haven’t touched alcohol. For the past few years we’ve done this on and off thing, when he leave but this is the most serious situation. I need and will work on myself
Someone said it right: it’s a hostile environment so you want to get out with your kid while you still can. Sure, she may not have the life you had, but she won’t be in an unhealthy environment
I had “the other woman” tell me about my fiancés cheating ass and I’ll forever be grateful for her.
Please tell her, she deserves to know.
Then this guy isn't going to be able to date anyone.
Most girls change in front of each other.
He needs to be upfront that he's uncomfortable by absolutely normal activities for friends.
You might not be granted full custody or even 50/50 but typically the courts want to see both parents involved. That is, as long as it provides the child with the most stability and there are no parenting or safety concerns on either side. Of course, if you can prove there’s manipulation or any neglect on her side, you could be more likely to get 50/50 if not primary custody. Is there anything she can use against you? She might use your work schedule against you, so you need to ensure you have a support system in place… day care, family help, etc… to demonstrate you can care for him.
However I’m guessing one thing turning you off the courts is potentially having to pay child and/or spousal support. Especially if you’ve been sole earner for a number of years. Lawyer up my friend. It’s better to ensure you have some access rather than her denying you any access. But ultimately do what’s best for your child.
Do you want to deal with this the rest of your life? What if her libido falls off a cliff after having kids, what then? Ask yourself the naked questions before you commit to a life together. Also, having a freak out like this every time someone watches porn is an overreacting. You should be able to discuss these things like an adult.
Exactly
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No as far as I know he's not diagnosed with anything, I meant he's more naive and doesn't think everything through very thoroughly despite being 20. Still growing up I suppose?
Does he think that he’s smarter than you? Do you agree? Because if you don’t think he’s smarter and he does, his belief that you are will affect your relationship dynamic going forward. This isn’t an inconsequential belief if he thinks that he’s superior to you.
It's best to breakup. Can you imagine continuing living like this, everytime you “fuck-up” and I mean that in her eyes, not that you actually fuck-up, she'll treat you like this and you'll feel shitty? You deserve respect and appreciation
Tbh it sounds like you got called out for being controlling and tried to temper it but it’s driving you nuts. You’re still controlling – you’ve just had boundaries set and don’t like it.
Did he tell you he was turned away? Or were you there to witness it?
It sounds like either he tried to get with her and she didn’t reciprocate or he cheated (either emotionally, physically, or both) and now he is trying to make up for it.
I think you need to sit down with him and have a serious discussion about your feelings, boundaries, and why his sudden change in his mood towards you (and not his “she healed” me reasons). If I were in your shoes, I would probably also ask him if he has romantic feelings towards her. He did allude to thinking about being with her romantically and possibly talking to her about being together if he told you “they couldn’t be together because…”
I also think it’s time you determine what you want in your relationship and friendships. You stopped being friends with men because he felt uncomfortable, however he has, in my opinion, been disrespecting you for years with this coworker (his vocal attraction to her and now his closeness with her). Maybe it’s time you get your social life and friends back and not out of spite, but more to take back what you lost because of him. Also, do you want to be with a man who continuously disrespects you and dismisses your feelings?
Good luck!
I guess I felt the need to challenge her assumptions because I was planning to go into accounting at some point before I switched to something else. Considering I am not in that field, I should have just let it go and listened further because the conversation was definitely not about that at all to begin with. She was just worried about her friend getting influenced from the outside and being forced into a career path she never intended to take.
I just opened a fortune cookie that 100% confirmed your card reading…
Do with that what you will.
that is true, i have been in therapy for about 2 years and have been diagnosed with OCD and anxiety so that probably was not the best idea to get that reading lol
He hasn’t engaged with anyone yet since it is kind of a new dynamic but the idea to open the relationship was actually his. He was hurt not because I was with other people but more so because I was selfish and did it in a disrespectful way by not being with him and ignoring him. I understand this dynamic is not for everyone. But yea I am definitely quitting drinking from now on, I believe this was a wake up call to my relationship with alcohol
Thoughts of the future, goals, dreams, aspirations.
Philosophy, what drives them, what is important to them and why?
Politics, religion, sex- the list can go on forever. But just try and understand who this person is and who they want to be. If the goal is to be with this person long term then there have to be certain areas where you are both in agreement. Having children for example. What are your expectations for the relationship and how do those expectations align with theirs?
I’d argue that “many” implies a majority, which I don’t believe is the case
well obviously wtf.
What advice are you expecting here?
The dude can't handle married life and a family, probably because he loves the booze too much. If you stay I guarantee you his issues will become your issues and childhood issues for your kid. Kids who experience issues in childhood will have issues throughout their life.
This is not me simply telling you to 'throw the relationship away'. I do community work with people affected by trauma among them mental health issues and addictions. I run meetings in a local community centre for people just like you who want to get away from a shitty home life. It's naked to get out of a toxic environment if that's all you experience. Therefore I'm also not going to ask you why are you still with him.
Please keep in mind that there's the other option – and this is the only other option – and that is you confront your husband over his drinking and alcohol addiction and you take the initiative to push him into developing a support network and specialist addiction therapy and counselling – and I'm not referring to Al Anon or 12 step nonsense.
But see here I'm just an internet stranger, this is Reddit, we don't know each other, and i just don't see any connection between you and your husband to hold your marriage and family together. You've got everything on your plate, you also work and have all the childcare and you're getting close to burnout.
I also get the feeling that if you confront your husband then you're going to leave yourself open to more abuse.
Therefore what you've got to do is 'escape', pack enough stuff you you and your kid, and introduce some distance in the relationship with your husband. You got family and friends? You got someone who can give you and the kid a place to stay? If you haven't get yourself set up with a woman's shelter or something. There might not have been any DV (domestic violence) but you're clearly vulnerable and at risk as is your kid.
Once you're in another environment and are safe and stabilized, you can then figure out what you want to do. I get that your husband suffers from anxiety and depression but lots of people have anxiety and depression and online alone. The experience won't kill him. Maybe after five days of having his wife and kid leave him, eating shit food, and running out of clean underwear and socks might make him think “I need to sort my shit out”.
Then again it might not. But that's not your problem. I put good money on you at no point in your life saying to yourself “You know what? I think what my life needs is a marriage to a bullying abusive alcoholic.” I don't think he thought he'd become one either, but see here we all are.
Something needs to change, and if he won't change, then you're the one who has to force the change. Understand there's nothing good in staying where you are and I also your situation is too far gone for therapy. You need distance and space. I wish you well.
Don't shit where you eat.
Yes. If I didn't trust a partner to do that, then I wouldn't be with said partner.
So, what I'm reading here is that your boyfriend didn't know to tell his parents that he'd be busy during your graduation, because it was a different month than his initial plans and he didn't know they were subject to change. It also sounds like he had committed to visiting even if it did change, and he really wanted to see his family (something that he couldn't do for 3 years and was likely not cheap to arrange). Is there a specific reason by him being present at your graduation is so important that it's worth holding a grudge like this? I'm sure he would've preferred to attend both, but it sounds like an unfortunate mixup in communication rather than him or his family not caring about you.
You need to tell her, but you also do still have options.
Unfortunately, it seems you're not able to have any biological kids yourself, but donors are always an option.
I'm sorry you've had to receive this news, it sucks and may well change plans. But it doesn't have to stop plans. Be open and honest with your wife, so you can decide the next step together
Stop playing games like hiding your parents' illness, avoiding her at work, and drunk texting. Go back to that therapist and learn how to communicate.
Thank you for responding. I don’t have an alcohol problem. I was drinking because my partner was drinking often. Since the accident I haven’t touched alcohol. For the past few years we’ve done this on and off thing, when he leave but this is the most serious situation. I need and will work on myself
I've had three separate wisdom surgeries.
You need care for the ride home, and perhaps the rest of the initial day depending on the medication they used and how it affects you.
The next week or so is spent with over the counter painkillers and soup to avoid bite pressure pain. She does not need a weekend nurse maid
This will give her a chance to cover her tracks. The thing with liars is……they lie. And hide things. Asking a liar to be honest makes no sense.
Do not take him back after the trip. He wants to fuck other people.
Don't give him access. He's not paid off HIS bills and he wants to “help” you with yours? NO THANKS.
Someone said it right: it’s a hostile environment so you want to get out with your kid while you still can. Sure, she may not have the life you had, but she won’t be in an unhealthy environment
Why didn’t you give up your room for your sister if you were supporting her?
That’s what cis means you absolutely knob
ewwww
This is an advice sub, not a venting sub.
And it does not have to be this way. You are choosing a miserable life so you can have money later? Ok. Your choice.