Or if I try to I quickly change subject and act all good because of his reaction. Hi Jodi, thank you for sharing your story. I know this can be difficult and hard, but if you find yourself not wanting to be in the relationship any longer, it is best to set aside some time to communicate this early on to your partner. Its hard bc I dont want to live without him, but also dont want him to be with me if he cannot be committed. But i dont want to lose him or what i have with him. There have been fights and tensions, and it becomes easy for someone to let go of the love that used to exist. This probably comes as no surprise but if youre serious about restoring and repairing your relationship with your husband or your wife, youve got to cut things off with the other man or woman. The communication part was more difficult, because how do you explain something like that to someone who doesnt like communicating? Married for 10 years now and blessed with a very lovely and caring wife. I feel like I cant move on either way because I am ruining people. Truth be told, when you are focused on short-term consequences, you often wind up making decisions that might not be the best for you. Hello Daosk, please dont hesitate to reach out to us for one on one coaching. I cant stop loving this man. But.. he is more traditional in bed. Funny, because I did the same thing. The arguments started up again during my first pregnancy. For some people the strongest indicator of a person's love and devotion is tangible symbols of their love. I have become so numb to the situation that sometimes I do believe the things he says. I really love my friend and it was only him I loved since time!!! I also feel like I would be living a lie if I continued to stay with my wife knowing that Im still in love with the mother of my kids and deep down inside I really want to be with the mother of my kids but It would crush my wife if I told her .. thats where Im having a problem at cause Id rather just leave my marriage and everything behind and start over not just to be with the mother of my kids but a new start for me. My situation goes like this. My husband and I have been slowly falling out of love for years now. Is it a defense mechanism as a result of something that hurt them at some point in their past? I want to save my marriage, my family, I want to be the man, who makes her happy and I understand, that it got so far, because I took our relationship for granted and didnt invest enough in it. But my problem is I cant let go of this guy. Any guidance would be much appreciated. We are very happy to have you with us. Instead of condemning people, lets try to understand them. Because it is a complex situation, I recommend reaching out to us for one on one coaching. But he wants me to admit to the hubby that i am with him. Might be better to keep this to yourself for now. That way we can ask you specific questions that will help us to determine the right plan of action. Well, on Earth, when our psychocardiogram readings are in perfect confluence, and we wish to "make love", as you call it, we take an exaltation transference pellet, and remain like this here, let me show you" Barbarella (1968), How to blow up your marriage in one night. Like anything of value, the love between two people needs to be maintained and taken care of. We emailed, messaged and talked on the phone for sometime then decided to meet face to face. I know my husband is not ok with this because he found the text messages. they are fully involved with each other. So, what would your ideal marriage look like? I think I let this other relationship evolve in the beginning just to discover what I want and if I could have it. Well that only lasted 2 sessions, even his psychologist recommended that he go to sex aholics anonymous. Or do I push away to get him to realize he does really love me? I have not lived my spouse for about 6 years. Related Reading: How to Know When Its Too Late for Marriage Counseling. He really is my best friend, but we live like roommates. The key here is not to rush into making any decision, no matter which way you are currently leaning. I paid all the bills, I did all the daycare, I clean, I cook, my wife does girl weekends atleast 3x a year and honestly I never felt like my wife was that in to me. By the way, Ive only been married 5 years. I think about it and then I feel horrible then I began to get turned on by the thought of being with someone else. He just continues to do whatever he wants. He also has not been home to see the kids in 6 months. When my husband found out about the other man obviously came unglued and a rage i have never experienced came over him. Why Does My Dad Get Mad Over Little Things? We separated (even though we continued to talk everyday and spend time together) and he met this girl on bumble a couple of days after leaving. Not only that, he wants to rub your face in it. Im just missing a connection, long talks, deep conversations, good sex, talking about problems, etc. I dont have much confidence. Through talking to him Ive come to realize that Ive been hiding all the problems Ive had with my husband. Now that we have gotten past the potential legal matters and the possible motives, lets think about the moral and social dilemma. Over time, he was able to reconnect with his wife better than ever before, and Brian found that his interest in Katie had consequently disappeared. However, if there is love and trust and you know that nothing will change between you, it is up for discussion. Hello Hope everyone is well despite whats been happening around the world. Im scared of what my family will react, my family includes our children, my brother and sister and the rest of my moms brothers and sisters. And this guy asked if i still love the hubby. The spouse even asked me to renew our vows but i said i dont want to. My husband knows about the affair; I told him everything. Hi Kj, it would appear that youre willing to move on from your relationship with your boyfriend of 2 years. Hi there, I encourage you to be careful with leaving one person for another. You are worthy of love, you are worthy of respect, and you are worthy of being treated well. Wishing you all the best in life and love. I dont know what to do anymore. root issue(s) is/are, what youre willing to do about it, what your husband is willing to do Can a man truly love his wife but still want to have relations with other women? Thanks for the post. As he talked, his face looked brighter, his eyes clearer. I have known that my marriage was struggling for quite some time now (at least 2 years). Though new love is always so tempting. I could be seeing this wrong, but I think he is intentionally pushing your boundaries because he thinks he can get away with it. I have thought about being direct with my coworker and ending it, but its also a friendship I just dont want to lose. We seem to either be thinking the same thing a lot, but we also have different strengths that seem to compliment each other. But then again, if she decides to save our marriage, do I know, that she really is happy with her decision? So even if you aremarried but in love with another person, its important to remember that you are the master of your own destiny. Sure, take a look around in nature. Being aware of this this how you can begin to mend the problems in your relationship. Sometimes this happens because people get lazy and too comfortable in the relationship, but other times it happens because things have been going downhill in the relationship for quite some time. My issue is this: I love my husband, Im not ready to give up his friend ship, or him as a person just as a lover. I have been married for 25 years to my best friend. His father just passed away and he is broken. I am married and want to sleep with someone else. What if you choose to cut ties with the person you fell in love with and return to your spouse could you repair the damage? No one deserves to be treated like a doormat. In that case, you may want to seek marriage counseling. A simple example of this is eating whatever you feel like eating right now because it tastes good, without thinking of the consequences it will have on your health later on. We never broke. Again, you have to WANT to salvage this marriage you want it to survive. I feel like Ill lose so much if I leave my husband like my house, my children part of the time but I feel like Im losing myself if I stay. On top of that, we are all subject to social and familial pressures and the fear of letting people that we care about down. With time, youll both start feeling, Im so in love with you and your bond can become stronger than ever. What we need to zero in on here is whether or not you actually still want to be with your spouse. Join The Happily Committed Project and transform your relationship before its too late and move forward in a dignified and meaningful way. I cant enjoy my newborn because hes all over him and questioning everything I say and do and getting offended if I want to bathe him or change him. To give you an idea, here are the 5 love languages: These are words that are used to build a person up, reassure them about your love for them, and show them how much they mean to you. I dont have the heart to tell me husband to leave. Though weve both promised not to destroy our marriages but we simply cannot stop loving each. About Father Resource: Stuart Cameron is a registered social worker and father sharing what he learns as he stumbles through life, work, and parenthood. It is much more profitable to come from a place of compassion and understanding than criticism. Take a moment to think about how a person will talk to us for hours if we allow them to talk about themselves. The adventure of doing something forbidden. I really love her, with all my heart. To work with us, just click here! The aftermath of a breakup and getting back in touch with yourself takes time, and its important to take this time to focus on your personal wellbeing, tranform your life into what you want it to be, and ensure that you are able to be 100% responsible for your own happiness. Now have a daughter whos just months old. Its also important to note that if something deeper than friendship is brewing between you and your friend and you want to save your marriage, you will need to put space between you. I thought we would be married, but one day i woke up and decided i just couldnt do it anymore. Hi Candice, thanks for your message! Thank you so much for your advice. The problem that we experience in our society is that we are not given a proper education about love as we are growing up. A friend introduced me to a friend that helped the situation and together we got my husband back on safe ground. I moved my children to Florida with their grandparents and told him I was done with the relationship that he needed to figure out what he wanted to do. I just dont know what to do anymore and the other guy has disappeared. The best thing would be to limit the amount of contact you have with your childs father. You have to take a step back and really think about the long-term effects on every person involved in the situation. I know I sound selfish. As I said, I cannot make this decision for you but I can give you some insight on the things to take into consideration when you arein love with another manor woman. Eventually the kids will catch up. And even when she was alive, she knew how much ive wanted to end my marriage because i have tried saving it not just once, but many times. Telling hubby about this right now will not help you, the marriage or the kids. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Hes 62 years of age and has had emotional affairs, Recently, he has fallen in love with a psychotherapist from England. Interestingly enough, it often happens inadvertently. And it made me feel worse because I felt that I did the same infidelity that my spouse did to me about 7years ago. Divorce is not to be taken lightly, but I know you know that because youre already on this website researching the situation so that you can make a well-informed decision. And I just couldnt believe someone actually treated me with respect and genuinely cared to hear what was bothering me what was on my mind. I am still working to get through my break up but I am also trying to protect my children as my husband just says the kids will be ok! We havent even spoken to the kids yet about the status of our relationship. After 23yrs apart hes now been in touch telling how he has been looking for me all these years and why i did not tell him if the pregnancy. Otherwise, love comes and goes, changes and takes us on a wild ride. I have been married for 16 years. Please help me. He has never loved any woman in his heart apart from me. I want my husband and an affair. One of the people I worked with recently who came to me with a question about this type of situation wrote. Just want to say thank your for reading. Yet I cant divorce my husband due to social stigma and potential effect on the children for not being with their biological dad. I dont let him touch me. She went out, back to the city, almost every other weekend, until last month, when she finally told me about her love for the other. What if you were in love with someone before your husband but the timing was wrong. It can be a way of relieving some of the . I know things can be diifuclt but we are here to help. What do I do!? But he also has good qualities that I admire, like his patience and kindness at times. If you choose to leave a marriage, it should primarily be because you have decided to set out on a new path towards well-being (not another person). I understand this can be difficult and painful, but through time each of you will heal. Im together with my husband for 9 years and we are married for 1 year. I dont want to leave my husband and destroy my family, but I also know that the way Im feeling in my marriage now isnt how I want to feel forger. Archived. I didnt realize that my marriage had become predictable and monotonous until Chris started to surprise me and make me feel things that I hadnt felt in a really long time. I have always been devoted, hard working, cook, romantic, give lots of physical attention to include foot massages and kisses. My situation is a little different. I feel like if i leave my husband Im using his past as an excuse but I feel that no one should have gone through what I have and to this day I have no idea if he is just hiding that he is going out on me again. When your husband expresses the wish to sleep with other women, you should say no and work on your marriage if you want to stay in it. And my oldest is pretty much telling me that I will never learn and grow up. A way to help you choose Some have chosen their lover and have been very happy. About a year ago, Brian reached out to me saying his marriage was in trouble, and not because his wife, Alexandra, didnt want to be with him, but because he wanted to be with his co-worker, Katie. The fact of the matter is that in America, in 21 states, it is illegal to cheat on your spouse. To download it, you can click here. Though you have to be in contact with him, you can still make sure that you arent texting or interacting with him when you dont need to be. Since she wants to sleep with someone else, she may well do it with or without your consent, and most would agree that we would instead not be kept in the dark. As a team of dedicated love and relationship experts, we are here to guide you from A to Z and answer all of your questions. I vividly remember the first time I felt it. I cringe at the thought of my husband touching me, but we have had some good times in bed but not many. I keel comparing him to my husband nd that has made me realise all the things i dont like about my husband but i have been trying to overlook it. How did this happen? I told him i love him and if he cant handle the situation with me, he can choose to walk away and i will respect him with his decision. Want it all but know I cant have it all and feel selfish for wanting it. And I try so hard to stay quiet and not react but after a while sometimes I cant bite my tongue anymore. Why My Husband & I Sometimes Have Sex With Other People. Hello, first I would thank you for your advices, the article is very interesting! And so we did. But as you said, it isnt possible to have a I am ready to change that. Of course, this makes it very hard to make a decision especially when we are focusing on the now. But my best friend, who I was in love with since I was 15 has been a constant in my life for years. I have been patiently waiting for my husband while he has had this relationship for 3 months but im at my end. Im also very bad at explaining the problems I experience. What were the elements that were missing, what were the problem areas, and how were you and your spouse handling them? Please dont hesitate to reach out to us for one on one coaching if you would like our help. The more you can associate your marriage with the feelings of excitement, the less attracted you will be to your childhood boyfriend. For right now just understand that you are under the influence of some heavy duty love drugs and making any kind of decision that will affect your life should be put on hold. It went awful, he went full on panic and defensive mode, and I just didnt know what to say anymore. People in relationships have fantasies about others and lust for them. Our eye contact was something I never experienced before. When it comes to the short-term, you are focused on what makes you feel good right now. Hi Elle, this is definitely a tough situation. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. If you are confident that this will be a good thing, though, and the two of you have dissected and discussed the matter thoroughly, then just try to enjoy the fact that your wife will experience something that she will hopefully be happy for. In addition to this, I often see people making excuses. Ive been married for 8 years. In this scenario, we will assume that there are issues with the marriage and an ulterior motive for getting you to sleep with someone else. Hello.This article was extremely motivating, particularly because I was searching for thoughts on this topic last Wednesday. Any sex before then is an affair. 1. [IS IT EFFECTIVE?]. John, I would like if we could talk because it sounds like I am in your wifes situation. I have been married for 17 year and my wife is a lovely lady. By the 4th month of being away on business month I told my spouse i couldnt keep lying to myself or to him that I wanted a divorce and I was completely over this relationship. This is likely something that the three of you will need to discuss well in advance, and you will need to lay down the rules and restrictions to ensure that everyone involved is not negatively affected by the arrangement. He has always had a lower sex drive than you? I have been married for 39 years. A forum community dedicated to married life between you and your spouse. But Im scared of leaving my husband just because Im human and have feelings so I would not want to hurt him even though he has hurt me a lot. Well, wanted to, I fell in love with someone else. Your Questions Answered! Speak to each other about the good things, reinforce them, make exciting plans and commit to exciting adventures. 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