How do I overcome the pain and humility of a loveless marriage/Fraud? Right now my heart weights so heavy for a man I truly love, a man who obviously don't love me back. How do I know this well because>
#1: when he tells me he love me, it is always in dry tone. Never any emotions to it.
#2: When somethings is bothering him, instead of talking with me, he calls his family and discuss it with them. Never indicating to me the problem.
#3: An incident happened when a out of state relative came into town, bottom line the relative told him that I made him feel uncomfortable with my attitude.. Now Remind you, relative has known me less then two weeks, and the couple of times he was around me I treated him as my own brother(much love). However my hubby takes everything into consideration about what this relative said,without even asking me if something is going on or even wrong.. Hubby basically told me when it came down to his children, siblings, and parents no one will come between him and them. Me looking dumbfounded and at a loss for words couldn't believe what was coming out of his mouth.. Wow is all I thought considering..
#4 We have one income(mine) and he always talk about doing but never do for our family. I am one to give the benefit of the doubt, but when someone is who states to never have money, he always come up with things he want.. For ex. a brand new pair of Calvin Klein Shoes, Ed Hardy Jeans & Shirts..etc.etc.etc. Not to mention he is not trying to find a job, why because he is not use to working for someone(granted this is a man who always had his own business) however, he does not now.
#5 constantly reminds me how much he misses his old life. (He relocated to where I am)
#6 Always on the phone with friends and family from his home state, but can never share information about what going on, or even how everyone is doing.
#7 We both have 4 kid from previous relationships, my four loves him to death, his four don't even acknowledge me.
#8 For someone who does not work, he expect for me to come home from work cook his dinner, tend to the kids and serve him too!!! Does not bother to even take something out of the freezer for me to cook. Hangs out all day either sleeping, watching TV, or hanging with his brother(yeah that relative).
#9 I won't even bother to mention his sanitary attributes.
But ladies these are minor infractions or clues to our loveless marriage: Here is the doozies:
Beginning with: his my space & Face book profiles have him as single and they are private and he will not add me as a friend. Also he has two different alias on both websites.
#1: was caught emailing different females on dating sites: his response, He left the site open on purpose to see if I would check it??? and then went on to state whats his is his and I had no right to even look at his emails...
# 2 A few months later I place him on my cell phone plan.. Did I check the bill yes like I did every month before him. Needless to say various of number from his home town..didn't make a big deal of it(at that time) one number will stick out at me in the end!
#3 about a month after that, I was on my way to pick the kids up from dance class, I don't know why I didn't go my usual way, but I took the alternate route.. As I am driving down this busy street who do I spot on the side of the rode, talking to someone in another vehicle, needless to say he didn't notice me so I go to the next stop light and turn around and I pull directly behind the car he was standing at. For a minute he was so engrossed into the conversation that he didn't notice me. I let my window down and that when he noticed me, so he walks over to my car and I asked him was he going to introduce me to his friend? he couldn't even speak, so I try to get out of the car and he is standing in front of my door, so me being me pushed the door on him and go up to the vehicle to see the female he was so engrossed with. I introduced myself as his wife and asked her did she know he was married, she of course said no,and turns around looking for affirmation from him. I couldn't believe (yeah I could) he said yes, that I was his wife.. So I tell the young lady it was nice to meet her, I get in my car and leave, never to mention the situation again to him why< because it was what it was... I was not in denial of who my husband was and his capabilities. As days go on, I knew deep in my heart that this is not going to work. I send him an email(why because when it come down to discussions, he cant handle them, everything always turn to who he is) any this was just a few days ago and he still has not send me or even tried to talk to me re: a response. But lets get back to the doozie... I found out more about this man then I care to realize, how through yet another email, a email that damn near stopped my heart. Let's just say I found out who he really was... and who he really loves.. and guess what It's not me!!!
I guess the part that really hurts me the most about this situation is that I gave him the opportunity to walk away, we both agreed that if there is someone else instead of lying and cheating lets just be honest no matter how hard it may be. This is a man who told me in the beginning he had been hurt by a woman that he wanted to marry, I asked him was I a rebound he assured me that I was not. However I believe but can't be sure that this is that same female, who stated to him on Feb 4 that she believes she is ready to marry him. In a recent email that she sent him dated 4-1-09 this is an exact copy & paste of his words to her:
hey love of muy life how are you today good i already no i just wanna say that i thank god for you and your kids which is our kids now (redacted name) i love you more then you think you are the air i breath and you are my life line iam gonna love you for life you are what i want and need i love you baby you are the best
So ladies I am far from a stupid female, but tell me I get over him I and the children love him so.. How do I just walk away, move on and regroup.. ???
My heart goes out to you
"Afterwhile" by Kirk Franklin ft. Yolanda Adams is a song that has always given me strength and faith in times of love lost. You must do what is best for you in order to do what is best for your children. You seem to have a really loving/giving spirit, so it's inevitable that you will find the man that can love you the way that you need to be loved.
Gain strength, follow your heart, pursue your passion, and give love. --If you follow your passion, you will meet someone who shares in your passion. You have all the tools you need to exit this toxic relationship. You have just potentially gained so much wisdom by going through this relationship. Let go of the pebble that is in ur hand so that God can place a diamond in it. Unclench that fist. In other words, trust God. Let him handle it. Let go. You have no idea what is in store for you and that plan that is for you.
Keep your head up, follow your heart, and have faith!!! Even when it feels like you cannot breathe, have faith. Even when you feel like you have no strength, have faith! (your body is 4x stronger than you know, and so is your spirit)
I wish you happiness and Peace!!
Mallory
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Thank you all!
freespirit200837
Ladies thank you all for your comments and wisdom, I take inconsideration to everything each and everyone of you has stated... It is through the will of God and the good graces of all who have touch my life that I will endure, and overcome all obsticles that I face in the near future... I am strong and I will endure.. I will survive!!!!
My Sistah...
I can sincerely understand what you are going through. I can feel your despair. Stop condemning yourself. "Shoulda, woulda, coulda" is not going to help you. Time is of the essence. Stay focused on you and your children. I will pray for you. I promise you WILL win this battle.
Joa
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Pleased with yourself for freeing yourself after seeing yourself in a world by yourself not knowing yourself to question yourself about yourself that enslaves YOU. --Mutabaruka
Ouch!Ouch!!!
Hello FreeSpirit, I can't help but think about the name "FreeSpirit" it's in perfect order of who you are trying to find: Yourself. This situation makes me cringe. Everytime I see a or hear a story like yours, it becomes my very own. Sister, I feel your pain, but like so many others sister here in the circle have told you and me we need to love and honour ourselves first. Hard to do but it's a priority. I encourage you to stop and seriously think this whole thing true. The one thing that I have learned lately is, just because you love someone doesn't mean that you are meant to be together. Does that ring a bell? I sure hope it does. If we continue in these unhealthy relationships our children are taking note and we are responsible to raise and protect them. What we are basically doing is telling them it's okay to be treated this way. Children learn from the environment that they are in. So please consider the more important things in all that you are going through and be strong, face your fears they are not going to disappear. God is on your side he will guide you through this time and pray each day for guidance you can make it. Be blessed you are in my prayers.
ChosenOne!
how...
...pay attention to yourself and look back on how you've processed your way out of previous relationships/situations in the past. looks like you've already begun to detach emotionally, so when that adrenaline filled moment kicks in - fight and fly away. let us know when you reach your space away from him and start working toward healing.
after reading your blog, i
after reading your blog, i am not sure what the conflict is. you sound quite clear about what has been taking place in your marriage and the effect it has had on you. what i have learned in my experience is that often times its not that we love people so much, but it is a lack of love for self. reason being because if you truly loved and valued you then you could not possible remain in a relationship that is so taxing on your spirit and emotions. furthermore, people only reflect who we are at that time. he is your mirror. if you want a different reflection you must change you not him. either he will change and grow with you (on his own) or disappear . and if that is the case don't resist that or be afraid, it is in perfect order. sometimes we forget our essence, but i encourage you to remember yourself. you already know the answers to any questions you have. get clear and honor what u know whatever that may be. and be gentle with yourself. you've done nothing wrong. but sometimes to get something different we must do something different.
good luck!!!
I'm overwrought with emotion...
Please know that your decision is just that your decision...but my opinion is such. Without knowing you, you have a beautiful soul and spirit, that is being crushed under his heel. Your children will miss him and they will ask questions, that sometimes you may not have the answers to. But all of that will pass. You can not stay with someone that has no respect for you or the institution that you both willfully entered. I am angry with his actions and I'm not even in the mix! There is no response to wait for from him...He said his peace with his actions. THe ball is no longer in his court, take back the control and make decisions for your children and you. It will hurt and you may cry...A lot. But as you stated in the beginning you are in a loveless marriage and the only person hurting here is you. I am praying for your strength and that God guides you to make the right choice. I don't know you from Eve, but I am holding your hand through this and giving you the virtual "big-momma" hug!
Love and Blessings!
Never make someone a priority when you are viewed simply as their option.
Thank You
freespirit200837
I pray everyday that God gives me the strength to carry on!!! It's hard but I know that this is something that I have to do, ending this sharade is the only way I will gain both my sanity and happiness back...
Heart aches
Peace sis my heart aches, I have a situation I am going through myself. But what I do know is that children will grow and move on and as they get older and experience life they will understand better. Your peace of mind is more important than a loveless body laying next to you. One way that is helping me to move on is putting my emotions aside and deal with the situation at hand, my well- being and my life which I only have one opportunity to live.
Peace Namaste
Kahsanjra Shakti
Thank You
freespirit200837
Even though as hard as it maybe right now, I know you are right... What makes me so angry with myself is the fact that I let this individual come into my life and particially distroy my soul.. I am not talking someone I met on a whim, this is someone I have known for years.. But I guess its true what they say, you never truely know an individual!!