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I had a fight with my partner and he has now left.
I have our 2 kids here and im just so upset he couldn't see I needed him and left.
He has gone to pick up his other kids. A decision he made on his own after I said not this weekend. I feel like I've been building up to this kind of breakdown for months! Since we got back from travelling. We had to return home due to the sudden death of my brother in law.
It hit me so hard! I feel angry, sad, lost all the time.
Questioning who I am, what I want, where am I going.
I'm often jealous of my partner who has a great job, good colleagues, friends, hes a great
dad and I just feel inferior. I dont have any friends. Im a stay at home mum and I feel like my partner and I are on totally different worlds sometimes. I dont know if I have a touch of depression but I'm pretty clueie and know something isn't right within me.
I dont know if I explained everything but I'm just exhausted.
Thanks for reading.
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Hi Harley, welcome
thankyou for posting in this safe place. There is a few things that stick out to me that need chatting about. I do believe I can help if you follow my ideas.
Feeling alienated from your partner because he had what you don’t is understandable especially as a stay at home mum that on the surface is less important but in reality is just as important as any other profession. If your partner shows appreciation for your role there shouldn’t be an issue. If you harbour envy for his role that you see as superior then there is an issue which needs sorting out.
You could have some mental disorder that needs a diagnosis so start with your GP - that is essential. Some people, upon making amends with their partner, fail to go through with their doctor, that is an error.
I have an important thread I’d like you to read even if it is the first post only. It is a method of dealing with arguments that WILL WORK if you both commit to it.
beyondblue topic relationship strife- the peace pipe
My wife and I have been using that system for many years with success.
When you can, spread your wings a little, seek out groups, clubs or a casual job. Your self esteem will grow.
Finally, telling a dad not to be with his children is like a red flag at a bull. In his mind he likely feels you are keeping them away from him. This is the major reason step parent relationships won’t work and I’ve been a step parent in two previous long term situations and had a partner as step parent to my kids. It is a delicate topic and one that needs for both adults to tread the fine line of empathy and encouragement to avoid hurt. I’m sorry if that upsets you but I do suggest not dividing him in any way from his children.
I hope I’ve helped. Repost anytime
TonyWK
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When we were travelling, I got a night job which I was really starting to love! Made a really good friend and just overall felt really good. Everything came crashing down with the news of my brother in laws death.
His children came and stayed at my sisters who was going through a tough time with it all. Their mother failed to pick them up the day of the funeral so my partner had to stay home with them. Writing this now I feel like I resent them a bit and I know how wrong that is. Its not their fault.
I feel though my partner has tunnel vision and anything to do with them takes precedence at the moment. He didnt see them for 3 years so I do understand.
I just wish he could see I'm really struggling at the moment...Im not trying to distance him from them I just tried to compromise and say how about next weekend when your back in the city and can pick them up.
I'm not handling things well and im scared its all going to come crashing down.
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I read the post you suggested! I will try again!
I always ask for space, time to calm down. I dont get it...He wants a solution right there and then which in turn makes me more angry.
If I do get time, I will often calm down and try and talk more rationally which seems to come back to bite me as Im told he is frustrated that I do that and thats not the way to do it, he thinks I can't bear to be wrong. I can't seem to find equal ground!
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And Thankyou for replying
I had s partner once that insisted I answer her questions - there and then. Eventually I told her that even clever people on “who wants to be a millionaire” quiz show get time to think.
There is a level of invasion by some partners. I had one partner that kept asking “what are you thinking” when asked a question. Eventually I had to point out that “what I’m thinking is personal... my answer to your question is public”.
So I do understand. I also think your issues can be overcome with relationship counseling
How are you feeling now?
TonyWK
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I really resonated with your experiences with relationship invasion....it feels he has no respect for me when he does that, it also made me realise I can do the same thing with him as at times as what he tells me and what he feels are two very different feelings and that is really hard because you never know where you stand.
Your comment about overcomming our issues with counselling made me happy that we are not doomed.....I dont want to be but I also dont want to continue like this!
I still feel quite flat within myself overall. We tried to have a talk yesterday but the kids were always interrupting and we found we didn't get to the bottom of anything.
Because if we dont I can feel myself closing up again!
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Thankyou for replying Harley
I have a thread to do with this topic
beyondblue topic forgiving and forgetting- the two f’s for love
I also think he needs to find what is reasonable eg why is he rushing to get an answer from you- is it dominance? Anger? Impatience ? Most people when asked a question take time to think and if you don’t have an answer they will say “have s think, no rush”
If you decide on relationships counseling and he doesn’t want to go then go alone. At least you’ll get clarity and support
Is that helpful?
TonyWK
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Things have to come to a stand still at the moment, we are moving so thats been really stressful trying to find a place so we are not living together at the moment as he had to go back to work in the city and im home until we move on Friday....then we will all be together.
I stress all the time about bringing things up because I hate his reactions! Either he doesn't give me anything or he reacts really negatively and jumps straight on the defensive! Its like dealing with a child sometimes!
I keep waiting for the right time to talk to him.... Im just sick of tthe'robot' answers, I need to know how he is really feeling.
I used to talk about everything and now I am watching myself change into someone who holds a lot in.
Not just with him either, will other relationships I have within my family.
I know this is an introduction thread so where else can I post?
Thanks again :)
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hey Harley81 I would like to welcome you to this wonderful online community and would also like to applaud you for incredible strength and bravery in asking for help and support its something that take courage and its something to be proud of and I'm inspired by it. I'm really sorry that you are currently going through such a hard time at the moment but everyone in the beyondblue community is here to support you. I would highly recommend that you go to your gp and talk about what your currently going through at the moment and them refer you to a qualified professional.
I would like to hear from you again to see how you are going on this journey and support you every step of the way,
regards josh.
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