How to cope up living with toxic persons who happen to be your child and husband

Philippines
February 28, 2017 9:23pm CST
20 years married with an 18 year old daughter. Worked hard for 35 years. Husband, no job all these years, fully dependent. So I provide, he drives the car bought out of my hard work. When his relatives and friends admire the car he would refer to it as "my car" not "our car"... My daughter is hard headed. Showing signs of entitlement. Maybe I could be blamed but boy, I am working hard and in my advance age, I get tired also. I did my best, maybe, in child rearing, but perhaps I failed.. Help...
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Mar 17
talk tell that lazy husband to get off his duff and help you 'tell that daughter to loo k for a good j ob as trey are wearing you out tell them exactly what you have written here
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1 Mar 17
You are very strong woman to last in that kind of relationship with your husband. I think he needs a wake up call .. (or a good knock in the head ) i dont think your daugther being entitled is your fault.. there are so many factors affecting a childs personality these days.. If you thing its not good for your daughter to be exposed in a "toxic " relationship like you and your husband have.. then maybe its time to remove her from that situation.. you may not save your marriage but you can save your daughters future.. In the end its up to you.. best of luck
@averygirl72 (37763)
• Philippines
1 Mar 17
Sounds you're having a hard time. Be patient and just always try your best. Sometimes life is not perfect but we need to be happy and contented all the time
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Mar 17
You are doing exactly right, being the bread and butter of the family is not failing. You must at least reward yourself with a great weekend vacay. I hope all is well.
@pammooratan (4668)
• India
1 Mar 17
No you not failed. You are hardworking. Everything will be ok.
1 Mar 17
You are very strong woman to last in that kind of relationship with your husband. I think he needs a wake up call .. (or a good knock in the head ) i dont think your daugther being entitled is your fault.. there are so many factors affecting a childs personality these days.. If you thing its not good for your daughter to be exposed in a "toxic " relationship like you and your husband have.. then maybe its time to remove her from that situation.. you may not save your marriage but you can save your daughters future.. In the end its up to you.. best of luck
@carexing25 (1818)
• Philippines
1 Mar 17
I felt that when I thought my husband have no plans even for himself.. He hates it when we try to tell him to look for a job coz he thought we are pressuring him.. I was thankful when he finally found a job. He hates his job.. Lol! But loves getting money from his own hardwork and I think he realized how tough I have gone through as bread winner .. the thought of him getting more responsible is a big relief for me..
• Prairieville, Louisiana
1 Mar 17
Welcome to mylot new user.