Womans Divorce Forum

Discuss your troubles, compare ex's, offer suggestions, and share stories!

Womans Divorce Forum
Start a New Topic 
Author
Comment
View Entire Thread
Re: Considering divorce

Hmmmm. Seems like he’s ‘punishing’ you for not working? Communication is a two-way process. If you’re explaining your feelings but he’s not meeting you and your needs part-way, that Is a red flag that the relationship is in trouble. It’s good that you’re studying and will graduate in a cou pool e of years. I’d try to keep that going if you can (re: career independence). You sound like ships passing in the night. It sounds as if he’s avoiding you.

If you think he’d consider relationship counselling, that might be an idea. Or…a friendly family member to subtly let him know that your upset with him not romancing you/spending time with you.

Other than that, it may be a tough 2 years to ride out until you have graduated until you end the relationship, OR if you can financially afford it, start planning to leave now, if that’s what you want. Co-existing with a partner is not a full, equal, rewarding relationship. Where’s the passion? Where’s the companionship? …