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| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nobody: 3:58pm On May 10, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:Hmmm.... One thing you should know is that men step up when they get married. The reason why you are seeing the difference is that you guys dated before marriage. Before marriage, men will see the woman they are dating as someone they should move the earth for. But after marriage, the see her as someone who should be loyal and submissive as they (the men) are now the head of the family. How you will make them return back to their modus operandi before the marriage depends on how you treat them. After marriage, men feel insecure. They don't know if they will be able to command the respect that will earn them "Head of the family". And so they might go the extra mile to ensure they earn it. As a woman, you have to understand this insecurity and ensure you don't give them any reason to doubt their competence as men. If you're arguing continuously with them and trying to undermine their authority, you are increasing the insecurity. And they will fight back. They will also fight rough. If you want me to give you my own thoughts on how to navigate this situation since you don't want a divorce, quote me again. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 3:59pm On May 10, 2020 |
bukatyne:He said I don't respect him and truthfully I don't. I find it difficult to respect him because he does not play his role, I told him this. Our rent is due and we agreed this year he will do rent and children school fees, My children had to stay back from school because fees were not paid last term on time. Now our landlord has come twice to ask for rent, I've asked him how much he has so I'll contribute but he said I should leave him alone, I know I may end up paying the rent because I hate embarrassment. I know its no excuse to not respect him but this his attitude makes it difficult for me. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 4:06pm On May 10, 2020 |
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| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by crackkhaus: 4:08pm On May 10, 2020*. Modified: 5:39pm On May 10, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:- Class is now in session - Please have your pen & paper ready... CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM 101 - Both of you are terrible... you are no saint and he ain't no pope either. - Both of you are abusive to each other. - You want to get pregnant again by the same man who has been bashing your head in, and landing you in the hospital as you claim - so while he is a monster, you are a psycho. - He has told you to go sleep with another man/men if you want to... he clearly does not care about you or what you do with your vagîna. - He earns more income than you do, but does not contribute anything to the house despite. Apparently, you pay the house rent (you just added this now) and you also handle every other thing. - Your own family have wondered and asked why you are still with him. Course Summary: It's obvious that both of you are simply having a go at each other, trying to outdo one another in the game of manipulations. Same game which you started by telling him you wanted to see if you can get pregnant and then keeping it against his wishes, is the same game he has turned around to use on you. The thing now is, he is the one winning because his actions and words are clear to a day old baby that he does not care about you. There really is nothing left for you in that marriage. Perhaps you believe in miracles, and if so, then keep enduring. The only thing you should do if you're truly over it, is to gather what's left of your sanity, beauty, confidence, and health, then make a move on separation. Asking him if he wants to separate from you seems to me like you're not frustrated enough yet - it's like a captive asking her tormentor if he is tired. Since you're the one paying the rent, you can wait for the rent to get due and you should not renew it. Meanwhile you should have already made plans to move into another apartment WITHOUT him. I figure that since patience is one of your admirable qualities, then waiting a few more months for your rent to expire won't hurt you anymore than you're already hurt. That's my time for now... please leave your questions in the comment box below... |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by eyinjuege: 4:08pm On May 10, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:Don't pay the rent , and ignore the embarrassment. Infact, days the landlord comes in for his money, leave the sitting room and allow him talk to the landlord man to man. He may make alternative arrangements about paying his rent in bits, but allow him sort out the rent. If you do decide to not continue with the marriage, it would be easier for you to move out and go rent another place with the money, instead of being stuck in the same place with someone that you both despise each other. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by bukatyne(f): 4:14pm On May 10, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:You sound like you really don't want the separation or divorce. Your husband also does not seem like he wants to leave the marriage either. Hmmmmm. Can you ask him what respect is to him? And are you willing to take the first step towards resolution by doing a bit of what is respect to him? |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by katyamizotta: 5:20pm On May 10, 2020 |
freecocoahubby:While I understand you are trying to be hard you dont need to insult her to this extent. Whether she brought it upon herself or not she is already in agony, broken. People make mistakes all the time. Dont rub it in. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by katyamizotta: 5:24pm On May 10, 2020 |
freecocoahubby:She will learn and she will have a happy ending |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Ginomel(m): 8:24pm On May 10, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:I don't even know where to start. First of all, I think you thought both of you were in love before the marriage but you were mistaken. He saw you as a mere friend and was very reluctant but subsequently forced himself to make up his mind. You could have been a lovely wife but your husband's irresponsibility is not helping matters, your frustration of him not helping at home made him to lose your respect. It's actually very difficult to respect a man that doesn't respect himself because respect is reciprocal. Your husband actually took you for granted hence his queer behavior and his love is actually questionable leaving one to wonder if he really wants to be in that marriage. I don't know why everyone is blaming you but I don't think you forced him into the marriage. The only exception is that men always like being the one to push for marriage, anything on the contrary will make them not to love the woman especially if he knows that the woman loves him. They end up taking the woman for granted. People are blaming you because you argue and fight him, but they forgot the reason why you are so much frustrated, it's actually bad for a man to forsake his responsibility for a woman. Such can be very frustrating. You are really torn between being in the marriage or leaving which is dependent on his changing. Funny enough, you really hope to have two kids incase you people are separating. Though you would love to stay if he changed. He is even confused either to leave you or stay. Going forward, try not to argue with him again, (I know this is difficult considering his lackadaisical attitude to Home management) Keep on having a heart to heart talk with him (Will still be difficult because he doesn't seem to be a listening type) Try your best to manage the situation and argue reasonably with no hot words that could cause him beating you. Then on the last note. Try your best to be in that marriage that will be devoid of discord and by extension, a domestic violence. If it's not working, please take your child and leave (Even though you could have loved two) As far as there is life, things will be more beautiful for those that believe. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by andyanders: 10:41pm On May 10, 2020 |
crackkhaus:You stated the truth herein and from op's responses and the fact she doesn't want divorce goes to show that she either survive or die in the marriage. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by worworbabe: 10:39am On May 11, 2020 |
Many people have advised you already but I will still add my own. From what you have described so far, you have shown this man that you have no where to go and that you will do anything to keep him. He is not going to change. He hurts you physically and emotionally and you are begging for his attention, you spend 80% on the house, etc. You are enabling his bad behaviour. You wanted to leave and he started to act nicely. See, he knows your worth. Unfortuanately, you don't know your worth and things won't change until you change them. You care about what people will say, are those people suffering with you? In the next 20yrs, would it matter what anyone's thought of you is? No. It won't cos everyone has been busy living their own lives and will continue to. You also think you are staying for your child but that's a big lie you are telling yourself. You are doing that child a disservice by bringing him up in such an environment. He might eventually grow up to lack respect for you or even resent you for some of the things you wrote here. For your sake and for your child's sake, leave that man. You deserve better. I know you are afraid of what will happen to you as a single woman. Ok. tell me, what are you gaining right now? The 80% money you are spending to feed him probably could have bought you a piece of land somewhere. Look at other women who took brave decisions and learn from them. If Meghan Markle didn't leave her former marriage, could she have met the prince? Think deeply and speak to your feet. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by tabithababy(f): 11:07am On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:. Wake up you want to pay rent again This your problem no go get solution. Dont pay any rent.. let thé landlord throw both of you out. And see if he Wont pay the rent thé truth is you are taking your husband rôle, why Wont he disrespect you You are paying house rent for à man to live with you.. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 11:58am On May 11, 2020 |
worworbabe:Thank you so much. I had s long discussion with him about our issues last night and I must confess that I do agree with most points you said. He said I made him this way, that I made him lose focus for his life and become lazy and s pastor told him I have negative spirit. That he has checked out and I irritate him. That he is not succeeding but I am succeeding that I should search myself. I then asked if he wants to separate and he first said he is not sure and when I said he should decide he said yes. I've accepted that we are no more together and I have to move on, his cousins are currently staying with us, so I want to share the foodstuffs and toiletries St home because Ill only be responsible for my child and ward. I'm no more going to cook or be responsible for everyone. We are now officially roommates until we sort out our accommodation. I know it will end in praise |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 11:59am On May 11, 2020 |
tabithababy:Thank you, I won't do it |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Graxie(f): 12:38pm On May 11, 2020 |
Op, kindly learn one thing from nairaland. The people calling you manipulative won't stop because it's there way of ridiculing women here. Don't bother trying to explain yourself, you have gotten enough good advice, turn off this thread and leave. This group of people calls 12years old thief and accuses the mom of manipulating the step father how much more you with ovarian cyst. Please save your energy, decide what you want and do it. You don't need societal approval, you can be a divorcee and be happy. Don't think because some foolish people think divorcees are outcast, you are suppose to die in marriage, please it's not true. Go through family section, many thread on growing up and you will see so many damaged kids, their mom kept pushing and the end result is what we have today as societal problem. Like I said, stop trying to give this people things to feed on. It's their way. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by katyamizotta: 1:58pm On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:I am happy for you. It will be difficult for the next one year as you will develop a lot of conflicting feelings. But carry on with your life. If you need to cry go ahead. Do not worry because everything will be fine. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by worworbabe: 5:51pm On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:It's not going to be easy, but gradually things will sort themselves out. Make yourself beautiful and happy. Most importantly, love yourself. There is nothing better than self love. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 6:43pm On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:The way you sound,believe me you can not keep marriage....cos you are disrespectful. Because he insult you,you insult him also,is he ur husband or boyfriend? Your marriage is built on nothing than the pregnancy which you used as a yardstick to trap him in marriage while you are happy to be with him,he is not happy with you cos u used the pregnancy Against him. Your marriage is not islamically nor Christianically ( my terms�). Let him go else one day we will read a different story here. But you have to learn to respect a man that is drilling your pussy as a husband. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 6:49pm On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:Yes,you have negative spirit.....because you contribute financially you want him to bow for you. You even insult him by calling him slow. You even want him to wash his clothes himself,is he ur husband or boyfriend? Imagine you..that he doesn't do any house chores....oh lord Jesus,rescue this man from this woman. I help my wife do everything,not by force..i wash my clothes even though she's against it. Learn to respect a man if not..... |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by bukatyne(f): 7:54pm On May 11, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:Since he has said he is no longer interested, move on. Experience has taught me that once a spouse can verbally say they are no longer interested in the marriage after all efforts to mediate, they check out sooner or later. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Graxie(f): 8:00pm On May 11, 2020 |
Nitah1:Why are you helping your wife to do house chores even when she is opposing it? |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 8:13pm On May 11, 2020 |
Graxie:coz i love her and i decided to help. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Graxie(f): 8:22pm On May 11, 2020 |
Nitah1:Yet the op is a bad woman for asking for love and help. I thought it's only boy friend that is supposed to wash his clothes according to your comment. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 2:11am On May 12, 2020 |
Graxie:Madam park well pls....my wife never expect me to do it as the op to her husband ok. How can u ask your husband to wash his clothes cos you guys are having issues in marriage? Because the man cannot bend,the wife too remains adamant,between the two who do you think ought to b more submissive ? Look,your friend isva terrible woman,you cannot compete with man in marriage ok...this is Africa. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Eniolakiite(f): 4:25am On May 12, 2020 |
As soon as someone beats you in a relationship or marriage, leave immediately. Also I’m perplexed that you want to have another child with someone who is treating you like this. Women need to understand the importance of loving themselves. How can you not love yourself enough?? Same with those women who keep saying they are staying because of the children... is it when you’re killed in the marriage and you can’t even care for the children that you will understand?? Normalize leaving an abusive relationship immediately. Marriage is not do or die please. All the best. Confusedwomsn: |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Graxie(f): 7:30am On May 12, 2020 |
Nitah1:You are already shouting because your hypocrisy is oozing. I don't need to descend low like you in your assumptions. You jumped into this thread, crucifying the op, claiming it's boyfriend that washes his clothes yet in your house, you are that slave you are claiming the op wants to turn her husband to. You do it happily because according to you, you love your wife. I truly pity those who go to you for counsel. I am very sure your wife is also perfect. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 9:25am On May 12, 2020 |
Graxie:Look at you,did you sleep at home last night at all,when have you become op spokesperson? Where in my comment i said is a boyfriend that washes his clothes? I said you can not ask you husband to wash his cloths as if he is your boyfriend. And just as you know,my wife is perfect.....she cannot ask me to wash my cloths,she cannot come online to call me slow,she cannot come online to advertise her self how she takes care of everything at home and axpect me to worship her...that's what your friend does. Just you know,you jump in here cos i never quotes you anywhere,i quoted the op but since you has a running tap called mouth and a very bad upbringing,you don't know how to maintain your lane. Passing shot��,my wife never imposed pregnancy on me as yardstick to keep her as wife. Go get a life. Respect your man or get ready to move like herdsman. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 9:33am On May 12, 2020 |
Nitah1:Thank you so much. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 9:36am On May 12, 2020 |
freecocoahubby:May God bless you,have told her same here.....she's not wife material,too rude and disrespectful to be a wife. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Confusedwomsn(op): 9:47am On May 12, 2020 |
Nitah1:Thank you and your opinion has been noted. Just a simple question, would you wish your daughter to be the breadwinner of s home were the man is not jobless and earns better thsn her and also be burden with all the responsibilities of the home. How can s grown man in this century be trapped into marriage with pregnancy, there are thousands of baby msms out there. I'm a terrible woman and human being, what is stopping him from leaving. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 9:54am On May 12, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:You better look inward....go to your husband and ask him why he has changed.. If there is anything you have done or doing wrong he should tell you and that you are ready to change. And when next he is angry with you be calm and quiet,whether you are at fault or not........wait when he is calm,go to him and peacefully tell him "Dear,you know you were at fault but cos i am ur wife and i want this marriage to work that's y i was silent" Stop exchanging words with him like ur mate. Stop emphasising how you are the bread winner of the family. Stop calling him slow. Don't talk when he's talking. The single mothers with pride and those who have not even tested marriage advising you to leave the marriage will not provide another man for you....infact that's when you will see different size dickson,you will regret your decision. Drop your pride.. Drop your so called "worth" And as someone mentioned earlier,you talk too much. |
| Re: I Just Don't Understand My Marriage Anymore... Please Help.. by Nitah1: 9:59am On May 12, 2020 |
Confusedwomsn:There are well established ladies out there looking for a man to take care of...many people here can testify to that.... What have you don| for him to think is too much? My dear,the bible times are here...when 7 women will get hold of one man,begging to just answer his name while taking care of their selves. Be wise...maybe this is where the problem is coming from....that he's not contributing. |
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