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supermommy
supermommy | October 2008

Marital issues

It seems like all me and my husband do is argue about everything. Whenever he has friends over, he talks to me like I am worthless. I stay at home all day with our three boys, and I make sure the house is clean, the laundry done, and dinner is cooked by the time he gets home. All while I take care of three children. Now I am not perfect, but I dont think I deserve to be treated like some random chick. He doesn't even think he should have to help around the house because he goes to work. I am still in love with him. What do I do to fix my marriage before its too late???

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Acerose01
October 2008 | Acerose01
Re: Marital issues

i used to be like that too.i know how you feel.i suguest you get a part time job or take the children to play group this helped me as one of the ladies there started having craft session and some did make-up parties. i really enjoyed it and so did my children.if your husband's friends have wifes go to the movies one night a month with them.

good luck



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shellazz
October 2008 | shellazz
Re: Marital issues

It's not always easy to talk to the person who treats you like crap. Find the spark that first attracted you to be together and if it seems that the 'spark' has taken a holiday then maybe you need to find it and remind him how much you do. When I had a similar problem to yours I decided it was time to take a break myself, so I packed up the kids and headed off to a relo for a few days. Things improved for a little while but then it went back down the same path so, I kept repeating the "holidaying" thing except each time I made it longer. Arguing doesn't particularly help anyone but a small tiff here and there is good as it means that not all communication is completely shut off. Try and talk to your partner, there has to be a side of reason in him somewhere. The easiest way I found was something my grandma told me... Always start with a positive, put the bad stuff in the middle and end on a possitive note. For example...  What happened today? He answers something not so great.... You answer I'm sure that you did a great job in resolving that,afterall, you're a pretty cluey guy...

Complement him to get him into his comfort zone then carefully approach the subject that's bothering you. Remember to remain calm as much as you can and make sure there is nothing there to distract him. Then finish the conversation with something like.... I knew you'd understand. That's one of the things that first attracted me to you etc etc....  Let him have a social life but make sure you have one too. Occaisionally a little reality check doesn't hurt anyone. Get some of your friends and go out for a few hours. Guarenteed any time he spends without you to fall back on will finally get him to think. Don't ark up in front of your kids (if you can help it) or his friends. Hold your head high and don't loose your self esteem. Take care of yourself and try being more intimate with him (as hard as it may be) If you make the effort he'll realize what he's missing out on. Always try to be assertive, not passive or agressive..... not only do you set a good example for your boys but you're setting the standard. Although very hard to stick to, this will most likely make or break your marriage. It worked for me but no-one knows you better than yourself so, follow your gut.

Good luck



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libbylincoln
October 2008 | libbylincoln
Re: Marital issues

ok this is important .does he want to stay married to you? my advice to you is as i told my girlfriends who have had the same problem.and i can tell you its worked with them .

after he leaves for work sit down and write down in a piece of papre everything that annoys you or you want to change ,and have a blank piece of paper.

do your normal chores like usual,stay out of his way in the morning be silent until he goes to work so he has no reason to get angry,make sure your not going to have any visitors or distractions ,feed the kids early ,put them to bed early .then when he is home have dinner ready and cooked so you dont have to be doing that ,have a drink ready ,set up the table romantic like and after a hour of him relaxing .have dinner together,if he says anything sarcastic like "what have you done " or " what are you sucking for " just aswer nothing "just thought we could have some time together.

no matter what he says when he gets home dont argue just ignore it no matter how nasty.

then after dinner when you have no kids to annoy you or want your attention sit him on the table  or couch and tell him you need to talk,if the tv is on turn it off have some relaxing music  instead to keep him calm ,if he asks whats going on just ask him to wait a minute and find out .

then very quietly tell him how you have been feeling ,and that you made a list and you would like him to write down all the things that he finds annoying about you,and what he would want to change ,no matter what just keep telling him to do it if he cares about you enough he should give you that much.

dont get angry no matter what breath deep.

tell him everything how much he hurts you incidents that annoyed you and that you want this things to chane and that your happy to compremise .

then see what his list says.

even if he works thats no excuse to be a lazy dad.my husband and i have 5 kids he helps out more than usual but we have an understanding that while the kids r babys i dont bother him during the night or ask for him to change nappies ,but i expect him to be there for me emotionally .we ahve been married for over 10 years .

if all goes well then just keep compremising and have more time alone even if it means putting the kids to bed early .just kissing or hugging watching tv together playing rocky as you probably did when you first meet.turn back the clock in a way :)

but if he refuses to help keep your marriedge together then tell him if he dont want to be married to you to get out of your house ,some men being threatened to lose their family could do the trick,but not a good option.

if he does not want to trully help fix the problem then he is the problem and maybe u need a beter man .



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Kellzacar
October 2008 | Kellzacar
Re: Marital issues

Hi there,

Sadly I have seen many marriage end over things like this and that is so very sad . . Being a full time mum is stressful too and quiet often our husbands don't understand this . . There is no easy fix but there are things that you can do to try and help to get things back on track . . .

Do you have anyone that can take the kids for the weekend?? If so then perhaps you could start thing off by arranging a romantic weekend for two . . Take advantage of the time together and talk, try to reconnect with your husband . . I am not saying this is easy but it really does help . . .

Here is a link to an article that you may find very very useful . . CLICK HERE

I hope things work out for you and good luck . . . .

cheers Kellz



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kmkronebusch
October 2008 | kmkronebusch
Re: Marital issues

I don't know how much this will help, but my husband and I went through the same thing.  What I realized was that he was feeling lonely and inadequate and sad as well.  I tried to reassure him that I loved him.  I don't know if this is the case, but I think that you should try and see how he is feeling.  I know it doesn't sound fair, but men tend to bottle up their emotions more than women do.  Being married is tedious, hard work, but it's worth it in the end...good luck!



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MistyDawn
October 2008 | MistyDawn
Re: Marital issues

well, I advise you just sit down and talk with your hubby and explain the problem you are having, and if that dont work then wait about 2 days untill a day off and just stop cleaning stop doing laundry and tell him your not doing it untill he helps you,  (wait the few days because we all know he prob wont help on day one! then he isnt working so there is no reason for him not to help threw out the day!



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