Please help! Shall I leave him?

@caliya (1170)
Philippines
April 27, 2010 3:37am CST
I really don't want to bother you with this question anymore but I just need to get this out of my chest. If you notice lately I have been ranting about my partner here. We just had a big fight because lately I feel that he always finds way to belittle and disrespect me. He chats for hours with her girlfriends on facebook right in front of me, he will not tell me his whereabouts specially when he is out drinking with his buddies he will not answer my call, he doesn't know how to say sorry and will not admit his mistakes. There are also times that he makes me feel unpretty like just a couple of minutes ago he was taking about his beautiful coworkers who always gets whatever they want and he is comparing them to me and makes me feel that I am a lesser person compared to them. I admit that I can be sensitive although I sometimes try to hide from him that I am hurt because I don't want him to think that I am insecure but this one really got me. I am really in pain right now. And without him even saying sorry for what he said to me we are back into each others arms again. There are already several times that I attempted to leave him but I always fail. A day without him is so miserable. I feel so incomplete without him. It's so hard to let him go. He also has his nice attributes like he is caring and he is very funny. He always finds ways to make me smile. But I really don't know how long I can take this or if I really can accept his bad ways. Please help me. Should I stay with him or should I just let go?
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I guess you should ask yourself if he really loves you. Basing on the way you describe him, it seems that he doesn't respect you or know your value. Maybe it is also because you are showing too much affection for him that he knows you will never be able to leave him. Even so if I were in his position, I wouldn't do those things if I really love a person. So my advice would be to let him fight for you. Let him go and if he really loves you then he will fight for you. But the risk is always there that he won't come back to you. The bright side of it is you will know the truth if he loves you or not. Its really up to you if you are willing to take the risk.
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Its ok caliya, I know exactly how you feel. Although we have a completely different situation. I too was in a predicament with my ex a few months before. I had to choose whether to stick with her and be disrespected and taken for granted over and over again or I could stop it and move on with my life. I decided to move on with my life and at first it really hurt me a lot but as of now I know I made the right decision. All I asked myself is one simple question to know the answer. Is she the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with? It took me a long time to answer this question but circumstances during that time made me decide that she was not the one for me. Even though I loved her so much she didn't deserve me. I realized my worth and I didn't want to be disrespected and taken for granted for the rest of my life. Just remember that you deserve the best and that you really don't need someone to make your life complete and happy. God has plans for all of us and I am sure that he has great plans for you, just be patient and ask for his guidance.
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I am actually teary-eyed while reading your response. It's nice to know that you are speaking from experience and you know where I'm coming from. Now I should ask myself the same question. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience Andyvil. I truly appreciate it.
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
You have a point there but the truth to the matter is I am scared that he will be more than willing to let me go and he will not ever come back but yes life is about taking risks and I think I am about to do just that.
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• China
27 Apr 10
maybe you can go to travel far away him.i think respection is basic.and there is nothing that you can't do. come on!good luck!
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
That's actually a good idea. I was really considering this a few days ago that maybe I should travel and maybe work abroad so I can escape him. That way I won't go back and fall for him again.
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
Hi Callum. You also have a point there but even if i'll miss him when I am abroad it will not be as easy and convenient for me to come back to him since we will be miles away and most often than not long distance relationship do not work so I might really consider going abroad and who knows I would be able to completely let go of him. Thanks for responding.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
28 Apr 10
Just in listening to how this reads, I'd say you two are not married. If not, then I'd suggest you leave him. Things will only get worse because he's simply not committed to you. He's not your husband. If you are married, it's way past time to get some marriage counseling.
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
You are right we are not married so it should be easier for me to ditch him but it's really difficult. I hope I will be able to gather all the strength that I need to make a firm decision on this. Thanks to you and to all mylotters for the support. I never thought that I would get this much response from you guys. Thank you.
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@Orea15 (281)
• United States
28 Apr 10
Why would you want to stay with someone who shows by every action how much he disrespects you? You will find happiness, wholeness, and joy without him. Someday you'll wonder why it took you so long. If you are having trouble leaving what has all the earmarks of an abusive relationship, please see a counselor and work it through. You deserve so much better.
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@Orea15 (281)
• United States
28 Apr 10
He says he loves you to keep you in line. Every other action shows he doesn't.
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@Genericbe (1376)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
hi caliya, I am saddened to know that your boyfriend is treating you that way. For you are so inloved with him regardless of the pain he is causing you to the point you always fail to leave him. What you have shown in your ways is basically a true love that speaks and understand his mistakes, a love that is sensitive to know how would he feel rather than to what you feel. I admire you for that. Seemingly, your partner is getting quite insensitive with regards to your feelings. Instead, he is more appreciative of other people by sharing all their thoughts, his good views. I just hope he will realize how great person you are, that you are still able to listen to him many times when he speaks, even you are deeply hurt by his doings..Maybe, there are things in his mind that he cannot tell you directly that is why he uses other people as an object for him to slightly relate what he feels..Unless, he had revealed everything to you emotionally about his thoughts for you and about your relationship. I understand that you cannot live a day without him. You think life is miserable. But, actually when true love comes first, we always see the good side of the person we love but not all are seen..There are things in a relationship that has downfall and this is the time for both of you to work things out by telling what you both really feel about those situations. So, as to make good clarifications and understanding of one's mistakes.. It is indeed, in this way you will know, all the questions in your mind that needed an answer. And, for these answers, you can have choices for every solutions or resolutions you will make. You know, even you love the person so much, and no matter how long your understanding will be for the sake of loving. It is still best, that both of you have that emotional security of love and affection, a respect and good treatment that both of you will give for each other, a love that only both of you can understand and a heart that both of you will always give no matter what irregularities of life may seems .. Still, at the end, both of you are contented with your relationship. It is hard to let go for a person you truly love, much very hard to start a new life alone again, but, it's in your decisions, would make you feel the freedom of being loved by accepting who you really are despite of your imperfections, then All I can say is that, no matter what your decisions may be, you deserve to be happy and experience the other great things in life has to offer.. Happy mylotting..
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
thank you so much for your uplifting words. i really appreciate it.
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
Hi caliya, the signs are pretty obvious; you are a female martyr. Sorry, I'm being cruel but come on. Don't put up with the "you're-the-one-I-love" crap. Hey girl, I don't think I need to tell you, because I'm sure you know the right thing to do. Wake up and love yourself. He would dump you in a flash. It doesn't take a genius to figure it out. You are in a relationship, so he should respect what you both have. Leave him now!
@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
Wow that really hurt but then again the truth hurts. Thanks for enlightening me and thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I really appreciate it. Thank you mylotters!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 Apr 10
This Guy sounds like my Ex Husband, I also used to get verbal and mental abuse from him I suffered for 21 Years, then decided it is enough, my confidence was destroyed, I was wreck, so Sweetie, think about it very carefully and it has to be your Choice, but I personally would leave him before he does to you what my Ex Husband did to me
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@rajaiv0810 (1012)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I know it wouldn't be easy to break up with someone that you love. However, the way I look at the situation it seems like your partner doesn't respect you or love you that much. The truth may hurt but that should be accepted. You deserve someone who give you more importance and would make you feel secure no matter what. Your partner does the other way around. Don't wait for the time that you will lose your self esteem. Don't make him feel that he is the only person in this world because he would be more complacent with the relationship. You have to move on and get over with. Goodluck!
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@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
28 Apr 10
I believe that you already know in your heart that the best thing to do is to get out of a relationship that makes you feel bad about yourself. If he really did love you he would not do all that you say he does to you. You deserve so much better for yourself than to have some low life disrespecting you. Im willing to bet that the drinking weith the guys he is really out with another girl. GET OUT OF THAT DESTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP!!!
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
27 Apr 10
Sweetie, i cannot tell you to leave him. That is your decision to make. But, if this was me, i would leave him so fast his head would spin. No women should ever take this crap from any man. He might be funny and make you feel good, but disrespect, no way. Say goodbye and get it over with. Good Luck. TATA.
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
thanks for your honest advice. as corny as it seems... my head is telling me to leave but my heart is still telling me to hold on. i wish i can just let go right now.
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@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I believe that if a relationship is no longer as smooth as it should be, when every thing is always on the rocks, when you can no longer have time to smile and be happy living with him, then it's time to let go. You will feel the pain of course, but that will only for a moment, and then you'll live. I guess, you're just punishing your self, he doesn't respect you anymore, though I must say that he doesn't love you anymore the way he loved you before. Just go and leave him. He doesn't deserve you. There could be somebody who is more fit to be loved. Good luck!
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@mikmoken (162)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Hi caliya, As I read your message, it seems you jealous or not.. Try to confront him and ask him in a nice way. Try to steal their time when they chat with anyone and talk to him heart to heart. Try to feel to him that your the man of yours and try to feel to him that he's important. Maybe they noticed you.. I you really love him. Don't give a chance to steal it from you.. Have an excellent day!!!
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@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Hi mikmoken! Sadly I have tried to confront him so many times but he is always saying that he is not doing anything wrong therefore he will not apologize. He said that he has no intention to hurt me that what he is doing is just normal for any guy but I am hurt and the pain is real...
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@engrdng06 (248)
• Japan
27 Apr 10
I understand how you feel because I was once on that situation. Yeah its really hard to let go, but you know what, no matter how I love him, one day, I found myself letting go. In a relationship, I believe that respect should come first. LOVE is a second thing. So if there are instances of disrespect, how could you expect love to follow? I always wanted to have a man who is going to tell me that I am the most beautiful on his eyes but until date, I havent found. Whats ironic is that Im beautiful but I guess I just have found men that have high standards. So just a piece of advice, dont expect other people to look at you beautiful, even your boyfriend. Theres no other people who's going to look at you the way you wanted to be other than yourself. People told me this once, and I guess you too need this. If you want to leave a person and forget him, dont think of his good attributes, focus on the things he does that makes you feel bad and youll see later on, youre just gonna give up and let go because you are already tired.
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@Kisha14 (117)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
All I can say is love yourself first before loving him. It is your choice to leave or stay in that kind of relationship. But before you two break your relationship better talk to him first site what must be the problem, then try to plan things if your relationship can still survive. If not, better accept it than to get hurt.
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@RachelleNH (1396)
• United States
28 Apr 10
If you have doubts-maybe you need a breather..but I wonder about cheating with the strange behavior and comments. In the end it's your choice-are you happy? Can you see yourself like this in 1 year, 5 years, a lifetime if it doesn't change? Have you confronted him for talking about all the "beautiful women" and why he doesn't answer his phone? I'm sorry you have to go through this-I know the pain you are feeling.
@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
I actually went away for a couple of days after our big fight. I went to my hometown and I hate to admit this but he actually never called while I was away and that got me really worried. I was the one who called him first and he sort of acted like he never did anything wrong so just like that we are together again. He never says sorry because he said sorry are only for losers. I want to be with him for the rest of my life if he will only change for the better. We also have fun together and I don't want to put my love for him to waste. He said that he doesn't answer his phone because when he is out with his buddies he doesn't want me to say please go home early and for me to tell him to take it slow ( he has the tendency to drink a lot) I have already confronted him several times, I already told him that his words hurt me and makes me feel like a lesser person but he will just tell me that he doesn't have the intention to hurt me. I know that I have the choice not to go through this but love is a decision and I chose to love this person. I am still hopeful that he will change for the better. If only I can just leave him in a snap then I would but I have to think it over. Thanks.
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• United States
28 Apr 10
Wow, sounds a lot like my ex husband...He was never wrong (at least in his own head) and he did have the tendency to drink a lot..I mean if a 24 pack a night is just a little-something's wrong. I left him because he became an entirely different person when he drank-not the one I fell in love with..I gave it 12 years...no changes...and then I found out he'd been running around on me the entire time. He now has a baby with another girl who also kicked him to the curb. It's a hard choice-but maybe you're looking through rose-colored glasses...you love him for who you think he is...not who he really is. good luck to you and more and
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Just break up with him. He thinks he can have you anytime and that you have no power to leave him. I know this cuz i'm a guy. I know how it feels to be superior. It gets me power tripping and i always get out of hand. The only way to break this is to leave him.
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• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Just break up with him. He thinks he can have you anytime and that you have no power to leave him. I know this cuz i'm a guy. I know how it feels to be superior. It gets me power tripping and i always get out of hand. The only way to break this is to leave him.
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@Edzornam (138)
• Ghana
27 Apr 10
Boybato made a great point up there... A Cool Off will help. A little distance from him will not make him a fool but make yu feel needed. A trick I consider most often is when you pool away and he never come knocking on your door the next 3 days means he is fed up with you but don't want to tell you that, "hey gyal, you are pissing my down" To really kno if he still cares, pool off, and observe. Wish you well, okey, but keep the smile bright cos You such a lovely person...Smilee!!!
• China
27 Apr 10
U don't have 2 always make yourself been hurt, sometimes all u SHOULD do is just keep a distance from, it always make him feel u don't really need him, so he will keep arounding u ,, it always works,, if not, just leave him......
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• Philippines
27 Apr 10
i think you should leave him.why?becuase its not realy important to stay for a such losser person. there alot person there who could be on your side that you can lean on your problem. not to hurt you always. also dpnt forget to pray. ask an assistant to God. only God can help you alot. i hope i help you. thank you
@caliya (1170)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
thank you for reminding me to pray... that really helps...
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
so your online right now. think about your self. why should you suffer a person if there someone who can really care of you. but now you should leave that person first. eventhough its really hurts. but someday you can surpass that. 1 thing i can advice dont ever drink or go to bar just you want to forget it. you should face it.God bless & i hope you can surpass these trials of yours.