Marry him...Or NOT....

Philippines
November 9, 2007 7:32pm CST
My love starting to vanished...What will you do? He's the father of my 2 years old baby girl...unfortunately until now he's not financially, emotionally, physically ready to marry me...I'm asking him to marry me as soon as possible..but he refused..i don't know what to do, i'm just an average employee whose salary is not enough to sustain the needs of my growing daughter.. If you were in my situation, are you still willing to marry the guy for the sake of your daughter, and also because he had good plan for you and for your daughter? eventhough you don't love him anymore?????please help
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@laurika (4532)
• United States
10 Nov 07
No and you please don't make this mistake. You don't love him, so for how long this marriage will work? For few years and then what? You will meet somebody else and have to go through the divorce? And also the father of your girl, didn't look enough responsible to me , although he doesn't want to married you, so why you should beg him? No girl hve your proud please. Is he helping you with your daughter? I hope he is paying you some monye to taking care of all expenses you have to make for your little girl.
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• Philippines
10 Nov 07
We've been almost 13 years as boyfriend and girlfriend. And I never experienced to have other guy in my life. My world goes round with him only. I'm only thinking about the future of my daughter. I don't want her to grow without having a family. We lived together for 6months after i gave birth, but we separated when his family is always meddling our relationship. As of now he's out of the country, he didn't give any money, aside from when his family borrowed my daughter for 5 days, when they returned my daughter they gave me 1 can of milk, 1 pack of diapers (20 pcs) and $15 only. that's all....
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@laurika (4532)
• United States
10 Nov 07
this is so wrong if you think you are gonna do this for your daughter. Your daughter will grow and when she will see her mummy not happy where is that sence to have complete family? The kids are not stupid, they know very well, what is going on around them. and why you want married him? It looks like he doesn't care if you have something to give eat to your daughter or if you two are starving. And his family. Than can of milk , box of diapers and $15, what they think for how long you will have that??
• Philippines
10 Nov 07
when i decided to separate him, i told him to provide a financial support for my daughter but he refused to give..since i'll be living with my family side, he told me he that i just used the money to sustain the needs of my family..that's why he don't to support my daughter...
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
10 Nov 07
Have him support you and commit to you in his own way. He should be there to support his daughter and be a father. I've seen some non married couples actually succeed with that type of relationship, even with children. But from the sound of it its more complicated on multiple ends. You have to discuss this properly with him, there is so much to cover. Should you marry? Should you even stay in a relationship? But most importantly you have to consider what it best for your daughter. You can ask around and find others for their opinion, but it seems like the person you should be talking to is almost being avoided from this perspective.
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• United States
10 Nov 07
Some of the most influentioal people and succseful people come up with no family....family or not that isnt ganna scar her for life...as long as she has you shes safe...and you never know u might fins a hottie somday who wants to be a real dad and provide for you and youe daughter.
• Philippines
12 Nov 07
Ohh how i wish i have time to look around and find another guy...i'm too busy in my work...I'm working 16 hours just to support my daughter
• Philippines
10 Nov 07
i am thinking what's the best for my daughter..and that is to have a complete family when she grow old..it just that maybe we just have lack of communication because he always said time will comes...time will tell..but i can't wait any longer..i want to get married soon..im not getting any younger.. thanks for your comment..
@Nykkee (2522)
• Canada
10 Nov 07
Marriage is about love. If you do not love him do not marry him. Get a child support order and get on with your life. Find a man that you do love. Your daughter will be happier in the long run with 2 parents that are happy but not together than she will with married parents who grow to resent one another because it wasn't meant to be.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
10 Nov 07
Well if you are worried about your daughter not having her father around please make sure you do not shut him out of her life, like I've seen in several cases. Some fathers want to be involved in their childrens lives even if they are not married or they are divorced. They can still be there, and they can parent! I will bring up the other side though, if you do let him in and you are open, there is still the possibility of him not wanting to be in his daughter's life. That happens too and its unfortunate. Even with that, he still has the obligation of child support. Again, I say this needs more communication and you should plead your case for your daughter to her father, not just your case.
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• Australia
10 Nov 07
well, i think you still let your daughter's father do his responsibility as her father..it doesn't mean that because he's not with you and your daughter that he can't be a good father...
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• Philippines
10 Nov 07
If i will not marry him, what will happen to my daughter? She will grow old without the presence of her father?
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@MagieL (266)
• China
10 Nov 07
i won't marry him.everyone have right to have the ture love,i think you will meet the man who ture love you and your daughter,and he will take a good care of you.^^
• Philippines
12 Nov 07
Thanks,,that's what I'm wishing for...but for now, i am happily and contented in my life..of course having my daughter around...
• United States
10 Nov 07
I don't think I could marry a man that I dont love for my daughter or myself. I think it would just cause more problem for you and your daughter. I know someone who had done this thinking they would be better off but when it all came down to it she was very unhappy.
• Philippines
13 Nov 07
We've been together for almost 13 years..he's my first bf ever since..never tried anyone..and now it's more complicated becoz i can't move on because of our daughter.
@Jasmine78 (135)
• United States
10 Nov 07
As I know, marriage life is really tough if the couple don't love each other. I think since he is the father of the baby girl, he should take his responsibility whether you marry him or not. At present, it's your own happiness that needs to be consider seriously.
• Philippines
13 Nov 07
I'm afraid i can't shoulder all the expenses of my daughter.. He want me to convert to his religion, make peace to his family, lived his family, forget my family and other conditions... But still I'm hurting everytime i think that he will be on the other woman hand..
@rakeshdas (427)
• India
10 Nov 07
When one is not ready to love you in return of your love ... It will be a sick thing to marry him !! No relation can be made without love !! and be positive !! believe on urself ... u play the role of father and mother both for ur child !! but just we can suggest you .. the dicision is yours!!
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
10 Nov 07
You say that you don't love him anymore, he does not want to get married, and he does not have any financial resources anyway? What makes you think that you can not do bad all by yourself. You don't need this man to help you struggle. You need someone to help you out of the struggle. Look to God and go from there.
• Philippines
12 Nov 07
thanks for the comments..
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@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
10 Nov 07
Never, don't force him just because of your daughter. As you said, he is NOT ready, so why force him? It's time to move on with your life, and invest instead for your daughter's future..who knows, one day you will find a man who is willing to secure a bright future for you and your daughter. But dump that man, quick...and be better off without him...
@MH4444 (2161)
• United States
10 Nov 07
Heaven's no. That would not make the child happy. Rake it from one who used to be that child. No..you have to be happy for the little one to be happy. Marry for love and whatever else you choose. Not for another person's happiness.
• Philippines
13 Nov 07
Why force yourself on him? And don't force him either. If he loves and cares for his daugther he will willingly support her even if you don't tell him. Did this guy signed in the birth certificate of your daugther? If he has, you can demand support from him. Seek legal advice regarding this matter. It's better that way - not marrying him because it will be a big problem later if he was forced to marry you just for the sake of the child. Besides, you said that you don't love him anymore. Who knows, someday you'll find the real, responsible and mature man who can love and care for you both. Wishing you the best.
@eden_shii (506)
• Australia
10 Nov 07
love is the foundation of a good marriage...if you don't love the guy anymore, then don't force yourself...there would be a domino effect in that decision...it is still for the sake of your daughter...if you are going to marry the person that you don't love and someday you can't stand him, you might leave him...so, you might hurt him and your daughter...