What is the cause of my unhappiness?

[Har0]

I am seeking clarity for my unhappiness, short temper, loneliness as I've been through a few life changes.

Firstly, I moved to an area that is a long hour drive from work, children's school etc and have adapted to this change. I do like being here but tired all the time making sure children don't miss out on things.

Secondly, a long on going conversation with partner regarding affection. I'm affectionate but now feel like e an idiot when I approach partner as I het nothing back

 When we discuss this he says nothing, it occasionally gets too much and I get upset but he's over it and says nothing. 

Thirdly, my teenager 17, hates everything I say, too strick, never say anything right and I end up in a screaming conversation with then. 

A lot to take in but I'm over it all and don't know where to start. 

1. Never joined antlything like this before. Nervous

[smallwolf]

Hey there Har0! 

welcome to the forums. Start with the easy bit ... if you have not used a forum before I can understand the nervousness you mentioned. What I can say is that many here would have felt the same; and at the same time, we like to think our ourselves as non-judgemental and supportive.  

On the 17 year old - a couple of things to think out ... what are they like in public? better than at time? polite? Based on my own experience (2 children in early 20s) and when I was that age, we/they (we at there age) might think they know best, and mum and dad don't understand. 

On unhappiness - from what I did read it sounds like you  are going through such a challenging time, and carrying a heavy load and these changes and issues are taking a toll on your happiness and well-being. I could say that how you might have a conversation with partner and teen might be helpful (based on my own therapy journey) but will leave that for a later post.

I hope you had an OK day today?

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