Facing hard decision. Need help.

Philippines
August 4, 2012 10:19pm CST
Recently, me and my wife always fight for some petty things. I feel that everything I do is not good for her. And I am growing tired of it. I keep on thinking that we should part each other. But the only thing that keeps me from saying about this is our daughter. Should I tell her that it is better for us to be separated? or should I still work for our relationship? Can anyone help..
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12 responses
@paulli3 (312)
• China
5 Aug 12
maybe you should still work for your relationship, you know, if you are separated, maybe it is harmful for your daughter, so you'd better take a communication with your wife, if you think you can't work for your relationship, you can make your chioce. good luck!
• United States
5 Aug 12
It may not be less harmful if there is fighting everyday in front of the daughter. Separation may be better.
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Thanks for the advice. Me and my wife have talked since this issue arisen. And we have mend our differences. I am glad that our fight does not end with us separating. Thanks again.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
5 Aug 12
Separation is a lot easier if there are no kids involved; but since you have a daughter, why not try to settle and work out your problems first before deciding anything harsh? Weigh in if the separation will benefit you all: you, your wife and your daughter. It's not about just you or her anymore, you guys have to think like a unit, a family. Have you tried sitting down and talking things over with your wife in a calm and collected manner? Have you two exhausted all the possible solutions in an objective manner that will benefit you family as a whole? It's never to late for you guys.
• United States
5 Aug 12
It is never too late, true. I have left relationships for years and the opportunity stays open. I say try it all see what works. "I agree if no children its easier as well.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
6 Aug 12
Relationship is a two way street; if one person is going to be perennially dissatisfied and is going to spoil another one's peace, then it is better to part ways. Both need to work at the marriage.Some women think too much of themselves and believe they have descended from the Heavens and are a boon to their men. If a man thinks like that too it becomes difficult and is unfair. Tell your wife frankly that you are not impressed by her attitude and that you would prefer to separate ; if she is fine with it and decides to go then so be it.Get visitation rights for the child and get your peace.But think well before you take the decision; do not keep on being the one to give in. If you are convinced she is an unhappy person who can never be satisfied then let her free and be free yourself.
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Think it twice or thrice before you decide. If you think your relationship can still work then do something about it but if there’s no love already then you can decide for a separation. The best way to solve your problem is to communicate with each other. Talk to you wife in a calm way and try to listen and understand what your wife is saying then give your opinion or express your feelings. Tell her everything what’s on your mind and be honest to each other. Also giving time and spaces with each other can help you think and decide. Hope you’ll deicde what’s best for the both of you and to your daughter.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
5 Aug 12
Work the relationship. Treasure how you met, why you decided to get married, and yes, think of the little girl. Running away from each other never solves any issue. Be brave and take heart. Many couples are facing similar problems as you,so you are not alone. Treasure your loved ones, even when things and times are difficult.
• United States
5 Aug 12
If you still love your wife, work for the relationship. But if you are positive that you don't love her, separate. It's hard for you to do this because of how it might affect your daughter, but it would be the right choice. I went 17 years with my parents hating each other but not separating and trying to stay together for the kids. It's not right. The fighting between you two will just hurt your daughter. It's better to separate now. Yes, she'll be hurt this way too, but she will get used to what happens after and she will be fine.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
I think you should talk to your wife and ask what's her problem to you and open up to her your feelings about her actions and attitude. Much better if you going to talk in a quite place and only two of you so that you can open up to each other without any distractions. Try to fix your relationship not only because you have a daughter but fix it because you still love each other and will to accept each other mistakes,weakness, attitude and characters. Separation is only the last option in a relationship, if both of you dont love its other not willing to giving chance to each other then better to go on separate ways than hurting each other feeling and your daughther's feelings. Goodluck and hoping everything will be fine soon.
• India
5 Aug 12
You are married to her. You should not certainly be so quick on making a decision of that importance. Take your time or better give time to yourself thinking about the same. I do not advice you to come on conclusion so fast. Cherish your lovely memorable moments with her. Go back to past and look to the positive sides of your relationship. Try and look yourself from her eyes. May be you will figure out what is going wrong. I am sure you will be in a better position to come to some conclusion.
@uolyram (266)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Good day, I guess we both have the same problem with our partner, but you know for the sake of my daughters I just try to understand my hubby. May be all you need to do is try to communicate to your wife the way you did when you were still lovers. There is that going out together and find time to be with your wife and daughter for a short vacation.
@jamssy23 (30)
5 Aug 12
I may not be an expert on love but maybe I can give you some advice. JUST LET THE FIRE BURN OUT. You don't need to have a divorce just because she is showing you that she doesn't like the things you do! That's just a normal stage in marriage life, it will all pass. Don't count the times you fought with her, instead count the times you and her loved each other. Just like what you said, "Recently" so think of all the good things you had before the "Recent Fights" . THINK ABOUT YOUR PRINCESS.
• Indonesia
5 Aug 12
Why do you like the people who give up? why do not you dare to fight for what had been undertaken? I think everything would have no obstacles and issues if we get past the obstacles and problems, we will be better again. You now have Whereas, in the boredom that is a perfectly natural, depending on what we can respond. Moreover, you already have a child, not to split words spoken to your wife. Still keep your relationship. Go on vacation with your family, to glue back the relationship.
• United States
5 Aug 12
I have worked and worked on my relationship and have wanted to separate without being able to I felt trapped. If you feel trapped you need to go and take care of you, if you feel freedom then as her for a separation or break. It will give you opportunity to explore and figure it all out. If she really wants you happy or if she wants to be happy wouldnt she give you the opportunity to make sure you choose her above all and not feel stuck?