I got back with my husband!

United States
September 17, 2008 12:30pm CST
Everyone seems to be pissed at me for it but I did it. We have been hanging out the past couple weeks doing things with our child. He really seems changed. He said he had a lot of growing up to do. I kind of missed him being around too. He has stopped the pot smoking for good and has a great job. He will be a CNA here pretty soon. He kept asking me to give him another chance so I am. If it doesn't work out then it doesn't work. We are taking it slow though.
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@thea0322 (66)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
I applaud you for your decision to give your husband and marriage another chance. Even if it means pissing off the people around you. It's YOUR decision and it's YOUR life. It's nice to know that there are still some left who aren't so quick to divorce their spouses just because their marriage isn't turning out the way they pictured it to be. That's why couples made VOWS. It seems that people have forgotten that part. I hope it all works out well for you and your family. I will be praying for you.
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• United States
24 Sep 08
Hi Angelface, Good for you!You know it is so hard to please everyone around you.You have to live your life for yourself not someone else ,noone lives your dreams for you and noone else is the Daddy of your child!I always say things happen for a reason and if it is meant to be it will come back,maybe the two of you just needed some space sometimes that can really help a realationship.I hope everything works out for the two of you and the lil one will really get the benefits from this,let everyone be pissed it is not their life,and if these people really care about you then they will except the fact that you got back with the man that you love the man that you married!Good luck to you and your lil family!!~Samantha
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• United States
24 Sep 08
I'm not in love with him though. I love him like a person but not in love. I guess that will come in time. I was never in love in the first place.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
17 Sep 08
I admire you for giving your husband another chance. It's not easy to give a second chance. I hope that he really shows you that he is a changed man. Do seek support to help you both fix what was wrong in your marriage. Especially if you have kids together. I ll keep you in my prayers.
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• United States
18 Sep 08
I am hoping he is really changed too.
@MH4444 (2161)
• United States
17 Sep 08
that is so awesome. It takes a lot of social ability to be able to get back together with an ex. Kudos to you and your partner. I am so proud of you for working this out. Best wishes to you both. Remeber the good times, forgive and all will be far more simple.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
22 Sep 08
you have to go with your heart on these things as well as keep an open mind & eye. If in your heart, you feel there is a chance to work things out with the father of your child then go for it. That is the best solution. If it doesn't work, at least you'll know that you gave it your best shot. The ideal situation for any child is to be with 2 parents who truly love each other. Don't listen to others that are negative and in fact...avoid those people. If you two have any chance at all of making things work, you have to surround yourself only with people that are supportive of your relationship...and that includes family & friends who without meaning to, be the very most destructive.
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@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Hey, only you can know what is right for you. My ex and I split twice before or final time. I kept trying to make it work. Finally the third time was it. I was done trying.
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• United States
18 Sep 08
yeah my gram isn't too thrilled about it. I mean after all when we split he did call cys on me for no reason and he took my daughter from me for like a month. He lies all the time about little stupid stuff. He did quit smoking pot though and he's got a good job. I just figured why not one more time right?
@mansha (6298)
• India
24 Sep 08
DId he stopped by himself or has taken a rehab progrma, if he has not I suggest you make him go to one because there with counselling it will help him to stay clean and yes you are wise in taking things slow.
• Canada
17 Sep 08
You have the right to decide what is best for you no matter what others have to say . This is your life to live and if giving your husband another chance is what you want to do then I am glad you did this for YOU . Those other people don't have to live with your husband and they are not the one's trying to do it on their own , they are not the one's who share your feelings for you husband and feelings can't just be thrown away . You both have a child to consider , not that this would be a reason to get back with someone but another thing to think about as a parent . Like you said if it doesn't work out then it doesn't but at least you will have given your all and did what you felt was right . Those that judge you for making a choice are wrong in telling you not to do something that is making you happy because you wouldn't do this if you were not happy about the decision you made . It may take some time to be able to trust your husband again but that is for you to decide and not others . If this works out and you are very happy with your life you will be very glad you made this decision and if it doesn't work out then it will be just another bump in the road called life .
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@Mare73 (1335)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Well...Only and your husband know the TRUE ins and outs. At least you're giving him and each other another chance. If it doesn't work out for whatever reason, at least you tried. Just be sure to stay safe and keeps your eyes and mind open. Don't let the 'newness' sucker you blind.
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@sunkissed (4330)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Well, I hope that everything works out for you. I do know of some men that have changed and things did work out the second time around.There is nothing wrong with giving him a second chance.I wish you all the best. This happened to me before too, but it never worked out, he promised me the world, until I took him back, but it only got worse, I wish you better luck than I had.
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@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Only the two of you know what the problems that you had were and whether or not the marriage was worth trying to save. If he has made changes and continues to do so then maybe it will all work out for the best. I have given my own husband more than one chance to change and after 2 years he is still learning and growing. We are doing these things together now and it is better than ever. I wish you the best.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
17 Sep 08
hi angelface good for you,it takes guts to try and make things work but sometimes its really worth it. people can and do change so just take it slow, good luck and my best wishes.Its refreshing to see someone trying to make a second chance 'work, as so many people just give up on each other, and never know if their problems could have been worked out.
• United States
17 Sep 08
I thinks it's good that you are working it out if he has made the steps to change for the better. It doesn't matter what people say, in the end it's about your child and your family. As long as he's not abusive then I see no reason why you two shouldn't do whatever you have to in order to work things out. Good luck.
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@tazzybaby (115)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Everyone is worth a chance, it just depends on how far they go with it. I hope things work out with you. People can change, lord knows my relationship has had some pretty horific times to go through, including him marrying someone else and her living in my house, but now we are so much better together than we were 20 years ago as teens. It depends on what your willing to put up with and how much stress you can handle. It sounds like you're on the right track, just don't stay in it if it gets bad. Changes don't always last.
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@mflower2053 (3223)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Thats good that your giving him another chance he may have changed and that is good for you and your child. I hope everything works out and don't worry about everyone being pissed off at you they will get over it. As long as he is not abusing you or your child your doing the right thing. Your child needs a father.
@4ofmyown (1119)
• United States
20 Sep 08
I see that you said everyone seems pissed off but only what you feel really matters in a situation like this. If you feel comfortable and are willing to try and work things through the hard times then it doesn't matter what others feel. I hope things wok out for you both. Sometimes it does take someone seeing what they have from a distance to realize that they need to change. Kudos to your husband and too you as well. Good Luck!!!
• United States
18 Sep 08
I hope everything works out for you. My husband and I were old school sweethearts. Then some things happens as often happens in life. We both moved on, however stayed friends, he got married because well someone got pregnant. he should have kept it in his pants, if you ask me. LOL. Anyway life went on and they didn't work out. They ended up getting a divorce and then he asked me to give him another chance so I did and it worked out great. We did have 7 years inbetween though. So I hope everything works out for you, you can't help who you love.
• India
18 Sep 08
Sometimes there arise many differences between husband and wife. Many man many minds. Nobody's thoughts will match with another one's. Nobody's nature will match with another one's. This is also true for husband and wife. When there is problem in conjugal life, either husband or wife has to compromise. If both want to win, then nobody can win. Ultimately conjugal life is in danger. You should run by your own intuition. The conjugal life is the best life. Hope your husband will honor your decision and will refrain from creating any problem in future.
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
It's good for you atleast you are giving him another chance. People might not understand why you are doing it but a wife and mother understand you why. People deserve another chance because we commit mistakes and sometimes we know that someone is very important to us if we lose them. I hope everything will work out for the both of you.
• United States
20 Sep 08
This is the way that I see it. We all deserves a second chance. That is only if they're not putting you or your kids if they're any involved in any danger. And that he's not abusing you or the kids. So hopefully that he has changed for the better.