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Husband working away

Discussion in 'Partner Support' started by cantcopeanymore, Aug 3, 2018.

  1. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    Hi everyone my husband is 73 days in to his reboot and he is working away from home.

    a bit of back ground info
    3 months ago just before I discovered that he had never actually quit pmo and was living a lie for years. (I thought he had quit after the discovery 4 years ago)
    He lost the plot said he hated me,his job,the area we live etc and left to work in a job based 5hrs away. I found the porn and found he never quit and we had a big talk and he admitted he needed help and that the porn was making him depressed etc

    so we are trying to sort things out now. Anyway im finding it hard him being away and have asked him to come home at weekends at least and he has said he can do every other weekend! Im so upset and feel abandoned :( how does he expect things to get better when I only see him twice a month? he wont compromise either so I said you are choosing your job over me? and he said yes! so I said is it over? and he said yes! Obv im going to have to let him go because I cant carry on being the only one making an effort here. He has no empathy for me being on my own and the fact he abandoned me how selfish :(

    He also said he has no intention of ever living here again as he enjoys his job. The job is based 5 hrs from our house but its also working away from there so really he could be in any part of the country at any time.
     
  2. Numb

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    I'm sorry things are going this way. Sometimes things just don't work out the way we want them to. But it is better to find that out sooner than later. No matter what happens between the two of you makes sure to take care of yourself first. You always have support here if you need it. Remember that the PA isn't your fault, that is all on him. It is his choice to deal with it the way he is. That is not on you.
     
  3. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    him not wanting to put effort in makes me feel more worthless than I have ever felt. Its like he thought he could run away from his addiction :(
     
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    I know what you mean. I've felt that worthless feeling for so long. To be fair to my bf it is something I've struggled with my whole life. But his PA and lying has just made it worse. It was really bad this last DDay, and I only now find myself starting to move away from it. But that feeling is there, waiting. It is so hard to fight sometimes. I wish I knew how to fight it, but deep down I feel worthless, like nothing. Sometimes I think would it be easier to get over without him? I don't know and really I don't want to find out. I do hope you that strength inside yourself to heal and move forward with your life.
     
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  5. Jason_Tesla_19

    Jason_Tesla_19 Fapstronaut

    I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. Remember, it's his fault due to his addiction he doesn't want to break, not yours. It's not a reflection of your worth, but his. You sound like a lovely lady. I'm sure you'll find a good man soon.
     
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  6. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    awww thats lovely thank you :) The thing is I dont want to give up I just want him to think im worth it.
     
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  7. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    im not sure how my self worth would be without him as I met him at 16 and ive lived with the sexual and emotional regection ever since :( so I suppose I know no different. as ive grown up I have realized Im not supposed to feel like this. im 28 next week.
     
  8. Jason_Tesla_19

    Jason_Tesla_19 Fapstronaut

    *He* may not think you're worth it, but that doesn't mean you're not! If he's given up, it may hurt you more if you try to convince him otherwise, as that's giving him more opportunities to hurt you, and the longer you try, the worse you'll likely feel. Trying to chase him might drive him further away. It might be better to let him actually miss you and give him a chance to realize his mistake.
     
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  9. Jason_Tesla_19

    Jason_Tesla_19 Fapstronaut

    Well, early happy birthday! Almost 12 years together with your first has to be really hard to let go of! :emoji_astonished: I can't imagine how neglected you must feel. I've never been married, and have only ever had one semi-serious girlfriend that lasted a few months, so take whatever I say about relationships with a big pinch of salt. :)
     
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  10. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    Thank you :) you are on the right path to finding someone and being truly happy. quitting porn when single is the best thing you can do to make sure your next relationship has a brilliant chance at being happy and fulfilling. I wish you all the best in your journey :)
     
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  11. tammygeorge

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    Hey love,

    How long have you been married for? No children? His loyalty to you is not very strong. What about bills? He wants a divorce? You also mentioned you were working things out. So was that a big fight? I say if he’s your husband you should move to where he is at. Is it better money? At this point you should both stick together. It will only make things worse with the distance. Was your situation? Would you move? I moved abroad for my husband. You could A: give him space and distance. what will happen if he knows what it’s like to lose you. B: move and sort this out together. Best of luck to you and I’m sorry. I will continue to check up on you.
     
  12. TheManDude

    TheManDude Fapstronaut

    It's a complicated situation and this may seem simplistic but sometimes letting go of things is healthier than holding on to what hurt us... I don't think I can understand what you're feeling but I hope everything turns out for best.
     
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  13. cantcopeanymore

    cantcopeanymore Fapstronaut

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    been together 11 yrs married 9,no children. I have a good job and support system here. Even if i moved to where his job is based I wouldn't be living with him anymore than I am here as the job is working away around the country :( only about 20% of the work is based where his job is. and he lives in a campervan.
     

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