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  anonymous | November 2007

please give me some advice!

I am going to have a bit of a vent here as I don't want to speak to my family and friends because they always seem to think worse case scenario.  I have been married for nearly 2 years and we have a beautiful baby girl who is 9 months.  We both love spending time with her and I am loving being a stay at home mum.  The problem is my marriage I feel as if it is lifeless.  There are not many conversations that do not turn into a heated discussion.  We can both see the way that we are talking to each other is not appropriate but we are both so hot headed and stubbon that no one gives in.  We haven't had sex for ages which i feel some of my frustration with him is coming through.  We have talked about it and he acknowledges that it is him.  He says it has nothing to do with me and that it is something he has to deal with.  I understand that he has an extremely demanding job and a very tiring one.  The other day he read an article in Mens health magazine and it basically said that this phase he is going through is normal (it was as if the article was written for him) I also read it and can see the points made but it still doesn't take away the fact that I am basically craving some 'pleasure' and want to make love with my husband. Have other people been in this situation? I do love him however, I am feeling like the marriage is going nowhere and that sometimes it is better to keep my mouth shut so that the conversation doesn't turn sour.  Please give me some advice if you have any.  We do have time on our own away from the bub, I have bought the lingerie and that worked the day I got it but how many new things can one person buy LOL! I have tried to be romantic etc

Thanks I really appreciate your advice



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Aaliyah
November 2007 | Aaliyah
Re: please give me some advice!
You maybe have to take a look at recent events in your life.  Ask yourself, when did this change occur?  Were things "normal" before" the baby?  If so, it could just be the addition of a baby that he is trying to adjust to.  It is a big lifestyle change for both of you and perhaps he feels added pressure now.  Another thing is that maybe he feels left out because you are spending alot of time with the baby and that used to be time you would spend with him.  I had a similar problem after my third child was born and my husband finally told me that I didn't include him.  Sure he spent time with the baby but I was always "correcting" what he was doing and never really giving him a chance to be more involved than just playing with the baby.  He felt he was not doing anything right.  So with that I adjusted how I was and learned to "share".  I am not saying this is the issue for your husband but it was some of the problem for me and my husband.  We had fallen into a routine, one that was lifeless because we were on an auto pilot sort of mode and had all but forgotten ourselves.  Take time out, have someone watch the baby for you so that you and your husband can go out on a date to the movies or dinner.  Try to incorporate things you did before you had a baby.  That is the best I can help with as this is what ultimately worked for us.  If you feel the argument will become heated, take a time out and go wash your face or go walk so you can regroup, this will also give him time to cool down.  The arguments, if loud enough, can affect the baby.  And children pick up on tensions/stress very quickly.  I hope you find a solution and I wish you the best.

Sincerely,

Aaliyah


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Arna
4.00 (Good) | November 2007 | Arna
Re: please give me some advice!
You need to get back to basics.  Maybe get him to see a councillor.  Tell him that his problems are your problems.  I went through this a year ago and i nearly lost everything, including my kids, over it.  Stop it now.  Lifeline would be a good starting point.  They kept me going and while they couldn't fix the situation, they checked in on me!

Your husband is a statistic (ughh!  I had saying that!) and so is mine, get is sorted out before you lose him!  now!  Pick up that phone, call lifeline and ask for their relationships department. 

You can always Minti mail me, and I can deal with questions one at a time and with better results.  Good luck hun, and remember, it is no ones fault this is happening!


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Kellzacar
November 2007 | Kellzacar
Re: please give me some advice!
Hi there sweetie,

I really feel for you . . . . It sounds as if you and your hubby have lost your path a little and you need reconnect.

I have included this link to some advice that I wrote a while back as it is very helpful and you may find it useful. I really hope that it helps . . .  CLICK HERE

Cheers Kellz


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Libby24
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | Libby24
Re: please give me some advice!
There are so many things you can do, but he needs to do some as well. My hubby and I go through highs and lows due to my mental health issues and we can go from being good to hell.
Firstly you need to get the arguments or heated descussions out, they are not good. my hubby and i have a 6 monthly scream fest where all our probs get thrown on the table we talk and yell and then no more for the next 6 months. ( unless it is 100% nesscary).
Make a date night or day if you can. go out to a movie or watch one at home dinner. We swear by this. Have a day a week at least where you do have sex and not just lie there sex be intermate.
Let him wind down after work. give him the baby for an hour or so when he gets home to allow you to do dinner or something.
doing these things saved my marriage and i have been married 6 yearrs now

good luck.


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Fairyfloss
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | Fairyfloss
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Oh dear I am terribly sorry, I did write you some advice but it has been removed cause of offensive words???? I apologize, I did not mean to offend

Regards Flossy X


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      mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | mumof2b
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Hey Flossy,

It's in the reported advice because of one word (s-e-x) , I'm sure it will be voted out shortly.

Amanda



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           Fairyfloss
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | Fairyfloss
Re: please give me some advice!
OHHH NOOOO trust me to use sex when I was trying soooo hard not to PMSL

WHAT can I say "sex"on the brain PMSL

Thanks for letting me know

Hugs Flossy XX


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      angelicarose
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | angelicarose
Re: please give me some advice!

what! thats silly.. maybe u could mintimail it to her....

xoxo

 



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angelicarose
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | angelicarose
Re: please give me some advice!

you could try marraige councilling or allocate one night a week/fortnight to having a "DATE" you know movies, dinner that sorta thing if u can get a babysitter. or u could try having a few drink together and stay home n watch some dvd's... get back to basics like when u first met.

if ur into it you could go to a se x shop and get some "toys" to spice things up.....

xoxo



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