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Don't know what to do anymore...

Posted by on Aug. 11, 2012 at 5:07 AM
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Me and BF have been together for 6 years, we have a beautiful 1 year old. I have epilepsy and while I'm BFing I'm off my meds so living on our own while he works 50+ hours a week is dangerous for me and DS so we live with my mom. She has cancer so we help each other through out the day (I have a 4yr old and 1yr old sibling).

Lately all me and BF have been doing is fighting.. Even to the point were we both agreed we no longer want to get married but want to work things out. It's gotten to the point where he took more hours and even hangs out after work for 2 more hours than he has to because he doesn't want to come home... He hates that we can't live alone and now that I agreed he said no and said that he feels like he's settling because we stay with my mom (who he doesn't care for because of past issues) I just don't know what to do anymore. He says he loves me still and can't picture himself without me but I now I'm wondering if it's because he really loves me or stays because that's all he knows ( we've been together since we were 15). I know this is more of a vent but please any advice would be great..

Thanks
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PinkHairMAMA
by Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Even of you started your meds back would you still stay with your mom because of her cancer?
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DixieL
by Bronze Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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I think it's great that you and your mom are helping each other. I didn't get along with my mil when she was well, but when she got sick I put all that aside and tried to help take care of her. If he can't put the past aside when she has cancer it doesn't sound to me like he is the caring person you would want to marry. That is just my opinion. Plus the way he stays out when he gets off of work so he won't have to come home. Think long and hard before you marry him. You might decide you would be doing the wrong thing. Good Luck

MrsMedina90
by Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 7:39 AM
Yes and we both agreed not to move until she's cured

Quoting PinkHairMAMA:

Even of you started your meds back would you still stay with your mom because of her cancer?
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MrsMedina90
by Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 7:46 AM
He is nice to her etc and does things for her when she ask but he won't actually try build a relationship with her. They never fight but it's the things she did to me that he can't forgive.. He use to be a caring person and I understand that he's stressed. Hes been working at he same job for 5 years and promised promotions that never come so that's apart of his depression... I just miss him, the person he was before all this. We're not going to get married, I can't marry him when he doesn't even know what he wants from himself. Thanks though.

Quoting DixieL:

I think it's great that you and your mom are helping each other. I didn't get along with my mil when she was well, but when she got sick I put all that aside and tried to help take care of her. If he can't put the past aside when she has cancer it doesn't sound to me like he is the caring person you would want to marry. That is just my opinion. Plus the way he stays out when he gets off of work so he won't have to come home. Think long and hard before you marry him. You might decide you would be doing the wrong thing. Good Luck

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autism2x
by on Aug. 11, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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Hello there. I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this!  I can understand how you would feel a little lost!

I'm not one to really give advice (I prefer to ask for it).  But I can tell you that, while you may love him and he may love you, you definately don't want things to end on a ba note!  You do have a child together and will be tied together for the rest of your lives by her.  Have you thought about just taking a break for a while?  Maybe he just needs a little perspective.  If you were apart for a while you may get along better in the long run. 

Then if you decide to get back together it would be with the knowledge that you cannot live with out each other.

MrsMedina90
by Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM
We talked about him going to his cousins for a week with no communication with each other so we could both have some space but he changed his mind before he even walked out the door.

Quoting autism2x:

Hello there. I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this!  I can understand how you would feel a little lost!


I'm not one to really give advice (I prefer to ask for it).  But I can tell you that, while you may love him and he may love you, you definately don't want things to end on a ba note!  You do have a child together and will be tied together for the rest of your lives by her.  Have you thought about just taking a break for a while?  Maybe he just needs a little perspective.  If you were apart for a while you may get along better in the long run. 


Then if you decide to get back together it would be with the knowledge that you cannot live with out each other.

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katie-rose22
by on Aug. 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Hm, I completely understand about the epilepsy, I have it as well. I chose to formula feed because I need to be able to drive my son to school, see the dr, grocery shop, etc., and my husband works 70 hours a week. My mom lives close by, but living with her would be very hard while trying to raise a family. Is there an end date to living with her? Maybe knowing when exactly you guys can live together may help? Sorry you are going through this! Picking between your mom and so is not easy, no matter the circumstances. Good luck!
disnchntdwife
by Bronze Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Sweetie, enjoy this time with your Mom. There is no other on this earth that will be more invested, connected, or able to provide unconditiontional love. If this man is worth your time he will be waiting for you..the stress of 50 + hrs a week can be
Rough! Having to not take Epilepsy meds because of breastfeeding??? In this case I would pick my poisons and go with taking meds and using formula with supplements. I wish you all the best. Luv n happiness your way momma!
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DixieL
by Bronze Member on Aug. 11, 2012 at 7:34 PM


Quoting MrsMedina90:

He is nice to her etc and does things for her when she ask but he won't actually try build a relationship with her. They never fight but it's the things she did to me that he can't forgive.. He use to be a caring person and I understand that he's stressed. Hes been working at he same job for 5 years and promised promotions that never come so that's apart of his depression... I just miss him, the person he was before all this. We're not going to get married, I can't marry him when he doesn't even know what he wants from himself. Thanks though.

Quoting DixieL:

I think it's great that you and your mom are helping each other. I didn't get along with my mil when she was well, but when she got sick I put all that aside and tried to help take care of her. If he can't put the past aside when she has cancer it doesn't sound to me like he is the caring person you would want to marry. That is just my opinion. Plus the way he stays out when he gets off of work so he won't have to come home. Think long and hard before you marry him. You might decide you would be doing the wrong thing. Good Luck

Your Welcome. I know how he feels about his work My son is in the same boat. He has been at his job six years and they have promised over and over again that they were going to make him a manager. It has gotten so bad that he is sick to his stomach all the time.Good Luck in what you decide to do

Lindalou907
by Bronze Member on Aug. 12, 2012 at 4:50 AM

It must be very hard to live with your mother in law,and 2 extra kids,put yourself in his shoes,and try to move out soon.

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