R.P. asks from Nanuet, NY on August 11, 2007
Relationship Problems!
I need help Ladies,
I've been engaged for 7 months & things are not good. Things were great for the 1st 3 months but I notice a change. Problems came on when I had to move out from my roommate & get my own place (which I did in 1 day because of a fight we had)so I didn't give him a lot of attention because I was focus on making sure everything was right for my child & myself. He started hanging out again, which he always did with guy & girl friends. It's been 5 months that I've moved & I thank god because things has looked up for me. But my relationship has changed for the worst. To make a long story short cell records show he has been talking & texting other females while I'm asleep at night 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 in the morning. Three weeks after the records were found he left his yahoo e-mail up on my labtop & I found out he spent time with a female on vacation is Vegas (a vacation the I paid in full for)so I ask me to leave my apartment (not in a good way) and it's been 1 week that we haven't spoke. Being that I very much in love with him despite all the things he has done in the pass & present I reached out & called him so we could talk & the only thing he could say is I was right, he disrespect me & he's sorry. Meanwhile I'm sick hurting inside because I feel I'll relationship is over. I put a lot into my relationship: gave up friends & family, I have my child but he's away for the summer. I'm totally lost right before I rush home everyday to make sure I was home when he got there, now I drive around all night because I don't want to be in the house alone (sad right)
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C.S. answers from New York on August 12, 2007
R.,
Im sorry to hear things arent going well with your current realionship. Not to sound insensitive, but, mabe you should let it go. i know you sacraficed alot already but think about your future...was hanging around with other women and spending his nights texting them instead of spending quality time with yo i think it speaks for itself that he would rather be with those other women and therefore he could never give his whole self to you which you deserve. maybe you should take a break and focus on yourself right now and dont waste your time being depressed ( i know so easy to say) just try to live life for yourself for a bit and you may find your much happier without a chaeting boyfriend bringing you down. just think...would you want a man like that involved in your childs life?
good luck
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M.K. answers from New York on August 13, 2007
R.- I just have to say....what are you thinking!?! Why in the world would you even consider staying with this guy? A relationship is based on love, mutual respect and most of all TRUST- he has violated all three.You need to share the same morals, if not, it's NEVER going to work!!! And... is he that arrogant or just plain clueless by letting you find those emails.It sounds like maybe he wanted you to find them.You have enough to worry about when it comes to taking care of yourself and your child. And taking that emotional energy away from your child by worrying about whether he's being faithful or not is just wrong.Of course break-ups hurt, but he should be the one reaching out to you- not the other way around. M. k
M.A. answers from New York on August 11, 2007
hey R., wow i dont even know where to begin relationships take alot of work but if you found phone records and even text messages from other girls i think its best that u guys take a short break or something to see where things end up and you said since you moved thats things are better in your life and i know you have a kid and you have to do what's best for you and your kid.well just think about what i think? GOOD LUCK GIRL !!!
J.G. answers from New York on August 12, 2007
Hi
Are these females friends that u know like met before? It doesnt seem right, but i would talk 2 him first. I know how u feel, but if he admits he cheated, then u know what think about the better men that are out there.
Good Luck, i hope all works out for the best!
M.E. answers from New York on August 12, 2007
The things we women go through.. . try to work things out. Go see a counselor if he's willing. I feel your hurt. I've experience the same issues with the phone log and texts all hours in the mourning. See a counselor like i said before and if he refuse to, move on and leave him alone. Sorry for your pain. Be strong for your child.
D.K. answers from New York on August 15, 2007
You sound so sad and down. Firstly I want to tell you that YOU did NOTHING wrong. You are in NO WAY responsible for him creeping on you. Second it may be the hardest thing but for your son I would say that you have to face the fact that you don't trust him (your fiance). Won't you be waiting for the next slip up? I don't know how you could live always wondering. You have a son to worry about and when he comes back it will get better because you will have him to focus on. In the mean time...how about reaching out to your family and friends. Just tell them you are sorry and lean on them. Find yourself...I had a rough patch with my boyfriend(now husband) although nothing like what you are experiencing...and getting to know me was very good for us. I wish you the best of luck.
J.H. answers from New York on August 12, 2007
I was "disrespected" too. I pretended i didnt know about b/c i guess that made it easier for me. but when i found out his password and i saw what he was saying to other girls i broke it off for good. I personally want him out of my life and my son's life. We have a 6month old together. My suggestion to you is do not attempt a relationship with this person no matter how sorry they say they are or how sorry you feel for them. Know that you are a better person because you had enough respect for him and for yourself not to do the same thing. Thats what gets me through my days. I hate to admit that i do still have feelings for someone who did me so wrong for so long. I lost who i was for a while. I became me and this person. Now im learning to like me again just for me. I find people around me liking me more too. If you can try to do the same thing i think you will be okay about being alone at night. good luck
N.C. answers from New York on August 12, 2007
I think that I am the last one to comment on your situation but I just wanted to give you a simpathetic sholder to lean on.
I will first tell you that I have never been engaged and my last real relationship was with my childs father that left me and her right after she was born 2 1/2 yrs ago. I am no expert in the feild of relationships and this is only my opinion.
I think that you both should do some conceling or relationship mediator to see if the relationship is worth saving. I beleive that when someone is looking for someone other then their partner, its because their partner is not giving them what their want AND the person is not telling their partner what they want. You guys have to determine what you both want out of a relationship and if you can supply it to eachother. Having someone there between you stops it from getting too heated or getting off topic.
I also suggest that you don't use friends. Find someone that is trained in the matter so that it is done correctly.
I know that it requires a lot of work and it now seems like you should give up. Talk to him ask him if he wants to save his relationship and if he is willing to do the work then I say go for it.
Hope my verbal garbage was helpful.
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