how do you decide ? and how do you choose?

United States
November 24, 2008 12:53am CST
What is important in your life? I've been married for 17 years. Most of it has been good. I would like to start out by saying I'm not one to tell my business. I'm a very private person, and I'm only sharing this for your advise. I don't need any sympathy or anything like that. I feel we make our lives what they are. If we want it better, then we have to make it better. Me and my husband have been having trouble in our marriage for some time now. About a year, maybe a little less. He yells and screams a lot. Mostly at me, but sometimes at our daughter if I want listen. He got to where he talked really bad to me. which in return my daughter talked to me the same way. For years he has been accusing me of cheating, and I never have. But lately he has gotten really bad about the accusations. He doesn't like my cloths, how I fix my hair, doesn't like that I wear make up, or that I wear jewelry, or that I wear toe nail polish. " He says " I'm just too pretty ". I ask if I change everything about me who would I be.? I left this weekend. Me and my daughter. I feel like I have to get my life back.
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7 responses
@annjilena (5618)
• United States
24 Nov 08
oh my friend i been through simliar problem this can be fixed if he is willing to fix the problem.facts has to be faced like accusing you of cheating most the time they are cheating and feel gulity.you have get to couseling to help talk this out why is he so mad at you whats the real reason have you asked him. when you get down to it walkthetalk,something is going on with your husband 9 times out 10 it,s not about you.get down to the bottom of the problem you may not like what he has to say but at least he will be telling you the truth.i hope you feel better soon
@annjilena (5618)
• United States
25 Nov 08
well iam happy you and your daughter are happy and you and her is safe iam so sorry you have been going through so much do what you have to do to be happy my prays are with you
• United States
28 Nov 08
Thank you so much.
• United States
24 Nov 08
I really don't think he is cheating. At this point in our relationship I don't even care. I have left. I am gone . And I'm not going back. Me and my daughter went to counseling for about four or five mouths. He swore it wouldn't help. said the Dr. was quack. Now me and my daughter have a good relationship again, she doesn't talk to me bad any more, or yell at me. She had all the anger issues he had. She is much better now.
26 Nov 08
You have chosen the good decision for you and your daughter. You're a brave person. If it would happen to me I would feel the same and would do it too. A partner in life or a good man to be with is easy to find, but your daughter and your life only comes once in a lifetime. So that's great that you are living your own way of life, and you have your freedom back as well. Blessings.
• United States
28 Nov 08
Thank you for you encouragement. I hope soon we will get use to all this and will be able to live a normal life. Thanks again.
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
25 Nov 08
You need to be the person you are for yourself, And what makes you happy. You do what you feel inside is right for you and your daughter.
• United States
25 Nov 08
That is exactly what I am gonna do. I am, and my daughter is gonna be number one in my life now. I am so tire of trying to make every one happy, and not worring about her, or me. That is so over. Thanks.
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
25 Nov 08
Missed you here and was wondering about you and now I know...well I have always called you pretty and who cares what he says..I think you have to do whats right for you and if you left then you felt that was it..Only you can decide whats best for you and your Daughter and I feel you have started in the right path.. Huggs and Love you
• United States
25 Nov 08
Well, I said you were the pretty one. Remember. But thanks for the confidence booster. You know I need It now. I think every thing will work out for the best in time. The key is just getting there. And learning how to do it.
• United States
24 Nov 08
I know the anguish you are going through at this point in your life. I went through this process some 28 years ago when I decided to leave my wife of 10 years and move on with my life. The sole question you need to ask yourself is: "Will my life (and children's) be better with your partner or without them?" It is always sad when the answer comes up that your life is going to be better off without your spouse. That is what I had came up with as an answer. I had three daughters, ages 8, 3, and 1. I love them and it was very hard to leave. But even their lives would ultimately be better (although I am not sure how they view it now). Some other considerations: Is your husband under a lot of stress at his work? That would be a cause of him talking really bad to you. Accusation of cheating? OK, I am a male, a husband, a father, and a grandfather. My life experience has taught me that usually it is the accuser that is actually guilty of the accusation. In your case, I really hope not. Good luck, milady. p.s. Visited your profile. Your husband has one thing right: you are quite attractive! I offer my best wishes.
• United States
24 Nov 08
I'm sorry you had to go through this as well. I wouldn't wish this on no one. I think the good part for me is, the hurt in my heart is gone. It was gone a long time ago. I still care about him, he is the father of my child. But he hurt me mentally for so long that I can't cry for him any longer. He was still in love with me. I think? He didn't see what he was doing to me. Even though I told him every day, He couldn't see. So, now he is heart broken. And I am truly sorry. I know how that feels. 17 years ago I was 17 years younger. And about 40 lbs. less than what I am now. And much prettier than I am now. Nothing has changed about me. Only I am 17 years older. Thanks for the comlament.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
25 Nov 08
Hey my bestest friend~ I'm so sorry. I knew that if you were gone that something was really wrong. I told you I kept checking your profile to see when and if you had signed in. I am going to send you an email. I just wanted to stop by here to let you know that I think you definitely did the right thing and I am glad that you did it! I'm glad that you and your daughter are together and things are better between you both. That helps alot! You can tell me more when we talk. I really did miss you and I am glad that you are back and ok! I have no doubt that you will be better off and I know how strong you are! You have proved that over and over again! I will talk to you later!
• United States
25 Nov 08
Thanks for the boost. I need that every now and then. We're doing okay. Making it through this day by day. We will always need our friends to lean on in hard times. You know that though.
@SukiSmiles (1991)
• United States
24 Nov 08
It sounds like you are making your life and your daughter's life better. I agree, you can't change yourself just to please someone else. I wish you lots of luck. Stay strong.
• United States
24 Nov 08
I have tried to be someone else for him for many years. I decided to be who I am. And he didn't like me. Which is quite sad, I must say. He has never wanted to see me happy really, only with him, or if it was about him. If i smiled or laughed about something else he'd get upset.