Before, you considered each others blemishes, and you werent judgmental. Start by doing the following: The goal is to make your husband understand your feelings and save your marriage. Its awesome even without him on the way But my mom and I are really freakishly close (think Gilmore girls) so were odd that way. something random And quite frankly, compassion is the best tool in your arsenal when dealing with this type of situation. Also, with the balance issues there probably arent many activities MIL can do entirely independently, unless the house has had major adaptations to it (railing etc), and I am willing to bet that is not the case. On top of all that, she has a bad memory and the worst judgment and I dont want my daughter or newborn to be around her. Giving care is one thing. In fact, someone else may be a far better option. But the mother sounds like a narcissistic nightmare. 7. I have compassion for both LW and her MIL. No marriage is perfect as everyone is only trying their best to make it work. TaraMonster And I would assume husband had an OK upbringing, hence the promise to always look after mother. From time immemorial, we hear more awful marriage experiences than good ones. Seriously. Once the wife tables her grievances and apologizes, the couple goes right back to. However, you should check yourself when you start, The Significance and Importance of Forgiveness in a Marriage, We think they have failed and hate them when they dont meet our. That is true, she may be overwhelmed. My mom gave me a teaspoon of sugar for hiccups, and I certainly did not have a sugar addiction, in fact, I didnt like overly sweet things or soda or icing when I was a kid. Shes not bedridden, so while helping her with whatever is fine, there may be lots she can do for herself. Are you stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? with yourself. Once the wife tables her grievances and apologizes, the couple goes right back to loving each other. Is it normal to hate your husband? Its easy to shift blame to others. June 18, 2015, 10:40 am. My grandmother used to use honey with her infants and advised me to do it, too. 6. These differences tend to clash when you dont compromise and make individuals incompatible. Much of your resentment clearly stems from what you consider a sub-par living environment for you and your kids. I was simply upset because my baby was crying. And I still think the LW is being a jerk. Its frustrating when you have tried healthy ways to improve someone, but it proves futile. She could have written in about the husband and issues with navigating her MILs care and left everything else out. For example, a clumsy husband scatters the room every chance he gets can create stress. . But, man like Taramonster said the LW doesnt seem compassionate at all. That is pretty much human decency to help your parents out as they age and cant handle everything themselves. But now I get it- Husband promised his mother to take care of her, like, physically, not just help out and such. Was she not in touch with the woman? They probably werent stationed anywhere near the MIL so her condition was a surprise. Sometimes, we place immense expectations and responsibilities on our partners. Only in the last couple years, since she has formally disowned me and my nice sister for no good reason and stopped speaking to us entirely, have they gotten her to accept any kind of therapy, and they have run through a number of therapists. Maybe she needs a more active social life. Maybe shes depressed. It could be taking her to get her hair done, helping her clean up after her dog, doing yard work for her, etc. We expect it to be a perfect partnership between two individuals in love who are ready to build a home. June 18, 2015, 4:50 pm. Well, you need to stop that. Sometimes it is best to evaluate yourself before blaming your husband for how you feel about him. How Do I Make My Partner Realize Their Responsibilities? But its nice to have a reminder that these judgements are only taking in account face value circumstances. Want to have a happier, healthier marriage? I mean, think about how you would want to be treated by your own children then apply that to your parents or your partners parents. I think it is natural to feel a little defensive when strangers comment on how shitty someone is for not caring about their poor parents. Also, they offer proven methods that will save your marriage. @Diablo, I think the comments chiding grown children for not having infinite patience and tolerance for aging parents might hit a nerve for adults who arent as close with their parents or in-laws. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3411865/, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263492646_His_and_her_marriage_expectations_Determinants_and_consequences, https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/how-thoughtful-communication-can-improve-your-marriage-according-divorce-attorney-ncna872661, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/226267616_Dysfunctional_relationship_beliefs_in_marital_conflict, What to do when you dont like your husband, 18 likely reasons why you hate your husband, 5 helpful ways to stop hating your husband, Spice up Your Day With Cute Relationship Memes for Your Partner, The Importance Of Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships, 35 Relationship Goals for Couples & Tips to Achieve Them, 25 Common Marriage Problems Faced by Couples & Their Solutions, 50+ Best Funny Marriage Advice: Finding Humor in Commitment, 50 Best Things to Talk About With Your Boyfriend. For those of you who have been raised by loving parents, even in difficult economic circumstances, this must seem like a no-brainer, a challenge but a sacrifice that any moral person should be willing to make. Some wives say I hate living with my husband because he refuses to change some of his unpleasant habits. The stress that would put on me every day. Whadda hypocrite! Make sure you can support a baby before getting pregnant. 5 Ways Lying Destroys Marriages, 15 Ways to Deal With an Unsupportive Partner During Pregnancy, 15 Ways to Know if Theres Enough Physical Intimacy in Your Relationship. I loved this response! However, you should check yourself when you start drifting away from your partner. And you really need to discuss with your husband how he can fulfill his promise to take care of his mother without sacrificing your nuclear familys safety and comfort. I walked around the corner into the kitchen and the knife was right there, almost touching me. It really puts her in a terrible light, in my opinion. FiL has some nerve lecturing LW about broken promises when he is the one that (presumably) vowed before God to take care of MIL through sickness and in health. Research on narcissistic personality disorder would somewhat support this strategy. My point: not all families or bonds are the same.) Or did one of you already live in one and when the other one came up you bought it? Eventually, a few years later, they had to put her into a nursing home. We expect it to be a. between two individuals in love who are ready to build a home. We think they have failed and hate them when they dont meet our unrealistic expectations. I wouldnt exactly be thrilled to live under those conditions either. Many wives say, Sometimes I hate my husband. The reason is that their husband stopped paying attention to them. FWIW I wouldnt want to live with either of my parents either, or take on the role of caregiver. Never said her solution was good or right. That would help a lot with the hygiene. So I suppose I really not adding much to the conversation here, so I will just end there. Why do I feel like my husband hates me? . It may be that her attitude needs some adjusting, perhaps due to the immediate stress of the babys impending arrival. But not wanting her anywhere near them ever doesnt seem like a good solution. Nope, sorry dont buy it. Your spouse had children before he or she met you. Thats her fault not the MILs. I hope what goes around comes around. The womans her MIL. Hes feeding her a line. Like I was accusing her of being just mean and ugly to my daughter. Its another thing to tell her shes a jerk and entitled. . She probably should have figured this out sooner but she didnt. Skyblossom Taking responsibility can help resolve some of the tension between you and your partner. Be an adult, support yourself, and if you need help, accept it graciously and compassionately and dont look your gift horse in the mouth (i.e. That one could be real, it almost happened to me once (not while I was pregnant). It's also very difficult to blame others when we're using I-Statements. And we even asked a contractor about the possibility of putting in an internal door in the future just in case. But straight out choosing to abandon MIL and not worry about it isnt right. And frankly is shes that mentally ill and incapable she needs to see a physician pdq! If you listen to more of these unpleasant experiences or witness them, it may affect your perception of a healthy marriage. If you cant pinpoint the cause you dislike your husband, check the following possible reasons why you hate your husband: Communication goes beyond what you engage in with friends and co-workers. Of course this is family (a parent! However, don't dwell much on it. Would she try to pick up the baby while it was sleeping? Imagine how shocking it is to hear some wives say, I hate my husband so much. What could be the reason for this statement, and what can you do? Hopefully your children treat you better when you are your MILs age than youre treating your MIL. Nicole As for being totally unaware of the current state of her MILs condition before they moved in? It was only once I started eating more fruit in my adult life that I started liking sweet treats more. I didn't care because we were 16 & I kept secrets from my parents too so who cares. I agree with Wendy that caring for someone doesnt mean having to live with them and care for them yourself. ChickenNugget Not true. Now that you are married, you find it challenging to deal with these issues. Typical lovers arent just intimate with each other; they are also best friends. She always signed my birthday cards, but it wasnt legible because she couldnt write. (Little sis called CPS on my father at age 14, claiming he was physically abusing her, which is absolutely not true, and put herself in to foster care. But she married her husband and he comes with her mother. Maybe a cut would have occured, but not anything as dramatic as the LW presents. Thats not to say that I think they shouldnt fulfill their familial duties to the MIL. Life is unpredictable, and marriage is full of surprises. Its a daunting prospect to consider and I dont blame the letter writer for wanting out (on a purely emotional level). Certain events can jerk us back to reality when you find out your soulmate is flawed and imperfect. She was conscious and present, but she physically had difficulty even just doing that. The issue isnt about hating your partner. One thing you should know that being married to a husband attached to his mother is not always a bad thing. Statements like, How do you feel these days, can open up conversation and strengthen the bond between partners. I just can't deal with my mil. Because with or without LW and husband physically living in the house, mothers life doesnt sound so great, especially compounded by whatever lingering issues from the past stroke, etc. June 18, 2015, 11:02 am. June 18, 2015, 10:57 am. If hes trying his best to make you happy, the least you can do is to appreciate him. Possibly. I Hate My Husband For Cheating on Me - Tips and Advice That May Help. I am always kind and civil and I do ask my husband how she is from time to time but I do not contact her in any way. Slooooow clap for Wendy!!! Being married doesnt mean you wont find others attractive. There are ways to work this out without going crazy or ruining your marriage. You probably hate him because he is flawed. Are you stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? . Bittergaymark I want to weigh in here. Why do I hate my husband? You probably hate him because he is flawed. Addie Pray Skyblossom Sounds like your husband is trying to make good on his promise (though his motives dont sound great). It will complicate your marriage more. will crumble because living together often shows us their new traits. And sometimes ill-prepared panicked people arent model human beings who can clearly assess every situation and respond with the appropriate amount of compassion. Raccoon eyes For whatever that is worth. But instead of attacking your MIL, you should be looking for solutions. My mother really really hates my husband, Mike*. But how many people here have actually taken care of an ungrateful, belligerent, careless, angry (through no fault of their own) in-law for years on end? He needs to adequately defend their needs and manage boundaries. Sorry, but between you and yesterdays LW, Ive reached my limit with the sense of entitlement and lack of compassion for ailing parents Im seeing. He's had the stroke and it's you who is feeling and expressing what you call "bad feelings". Why do I hate my husband? They tend to be confrontational and hard headed. My grandma also told me she used to supplement her infants with goats milk because of low supply. Avail years best deals on our marriage courses! We were always made responsible if our youngest sister got angry or had a tantrum. Do I hope that he still makes time for me and does what he can to help in my hour of need? And maybe it wouldnt be too hard. It could be and really, should be, in your husbands case finding adequate home care or a living environment where his mother will get the physical and medical attention she obviously needs. This article will provide the answers you need. But in a marriage, couples may often feel like they hate each other. Also, they offer proven methods that will save your marriage. You should be more concerned when you frequently hate things about your husband. Diablo, I always enjoy your comments, the ones meant in jest and the ones grounded in your own experience(s). Frankly, that is not my responsibility. June 18, 2015, 8:22 am. Now maybe its just me, but I would think any woman would be absolutely thrilled to see her husband follow through with a promise, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. They can come several times a week and help the MIL take a bath, wash her hair and change clothes. Being an older person, she must have a lot of wisdom to share and the LW isnt accepting that. A man who is close to his mother is not a mother's boy in a negative way. Yes, she needs to reframe this and not leave her MIL out to dry, but FFS, shes pregnant and stressed and dealing with a horrible situation. When you hate your husband so much, the reason could be because you are unhappy with yourself. 2. In essence, you can hate something or someone you love from time to time when things dont go your way. June 18, 2015, 10:22 am. The temporary hatred you feel often fades once your husband changes or you get what you want. You might hate your husband because of the wrong ideas from dysfunctional relationship beliefs that you have unconsciously absorbed from your environment. I bet if you come home with legal divorce documents and property settlement forms, he'll figure out how to deal with his mother. Having a vagina does not automatically sign me up to take care of my husbands elderly mother or to act as his social secretary. Also, my entire job is trying to mitigate or prevent the self-neglect you describe. Well, you need to stop that. Sunshine Brite Had she never visited her? How? Why do I hate my husband? I forgot about the honey thing. Its one thing to know that someone had a stroke and quite another thing to know how much someone may have changed, especially if you arent there to see it. makes you sound super petty and ridiculous. She got in way over her head. Clearly, she does not seem capable of living alone without some care. But, she couldnt because financially they needed her to provide a place to live. Can your husband take over the majority of the care work for the children, including the baby, while also looking after his mother? Why do I feel like I hate my husband? Maybe because he stopped making an effort to look great. How Do You Fix Emotional Detachment in a Relationship? Who the fuck cares? June 18, 2015, 10:26 am. It doesnt have to be living with them (while taking their money, ahem). But hatred for ones spouse doesnt surface for no reason. So maybe instead of being a jerk shes ill-prepared and panicked. Just really need to rant. For instance, your partners appreciate kids, but you dont. I *DO* appreciate how difficult that has to be for the LW, and I can empathize with that frustration. Is this a normal feeling? June 18, 2015, 2:09 pm. You might hate your husband when he does something you dont like. The long-estranged FILs statement that the sons promise is the LWs promise is utter horseshit. If your husband doesnt care about your opinion or values but only what matters to him, it will cause a rift between you. Somewhere along the way, this influenced you to have a dysfunctional view on relationships. I wouldnt either (especially with her issues with falls and a newborn). am i projecting like a mfer? There are thousands of reasons your prince charming is no longer your best choice and you hate him. Not My Promise. June 18, 2015, 10:27 am. For instance, you can initiate revisiting where you first met each other or go on a vacation to a new place. Promise or no, he does not owe allegiance to his mother OVER them. something random It sounds like the husband/son is dropping the ball and not fulfilling his promises to either party. Raccoon eyes As a result, you begin to project your fears on your husband and marriage. My point here is that stroke victims are greatly affected by even the most basic of things: cooking, cleaning, taking care of themselves, etc. At the very least, youd think if she cared nothing for the MIL, shed have at least cared enough about her 8-year-old daughter (if not herself) to check out the situation before moving in. Because if so, wasnt she stewing in her own filth then too? I respect Wendys response, but I think that it may have been too harsh and too quick to judge. to solve the problem. Also, I dont really like my MIL. Love is what we expect in a marriage, so a dislike for our spouse makes us anxious and stressed. It sounds like she is/will be a loving grandparent who just needs boundaries. These were her decisions to make. I dont remember much of it since I was so young, but from what I hear now as an adult it was really difficult to physically be able to take care of her. And if Id been pregnant, I definitely would have run into it. All Im saying, a lot of this responses are piling on the LW and telling her to have sympathy for her MIL (which is true, she needs to find that and take on a more compassionate view of the situation) while at the same time being pretty unsympathetic to what the LW is going through. Much of the therapy I do with these particular patients involves forcing them to confront the deficits that they refuse to see in themselves since their strokes. I find myself, however, drowning in internal protestations of "I deserve to be treated better.". LW, presumably your husband was fulfilling his promise sufficiently to take care of his mother before you all moved in with her so what steps can you take to get back to that status quo? It sounds like the MIL is going to need all of her own money so that she can be taken care of. I understand that they are divorced but I wanted to point out the utter hypocrisy of him trying to hold his son to a promise made long ago. We made long-term goals together like engagement, marriage, kids, the whole 9. Our first responsibility is ALWAYS to our minor children. Thank her for her suggestions and make your own decisions as a parent. For my part, I simply cannot imagine living with either of my parents. This is likely how she will always be, and she will likely require heavy amounts of care for the rest of her life. Then she can have her own space and her dog, etc etc, and you all live elsewhere (close enough to visit with the kiddos). Yes she had a free place to live, but how free was it considering they payed the bills, bought the groceries and more. But who among us isn't? Mike tries to be easygoing but she's a champion button pusher. Have some compassion and dont treat people like inconveniences when they are helping you out financially. I think there is room for a grain of salt here in how we judge the LW. My mom put whiskey on my gums. How come you suddenly dislike your husband or slowly hating my husband? LW sounds like she is living in an abusive and unsanitary environment. As much as love brings you together, know that you will face some challenges, such as financial constraints, housing problems, issues about children, etc. And not everyone wants to go around sharing their motives with the strangers of the world. Im sure she *wants* to do those things, like take care of herself and clean her house, but she physically *cant*. However, I didnt see an OUNCE of compassion in this letter. Whether you choose to keep him with his new found spine, is up to you. Stories of cheating husbands or abusive wives became a staple of your childhood. However, things have changed now. He spends less time at home. Of course people are going to judge. Compound that with financial stress and the arrival of a new baby, yeah, I get why the LW feels overwhelmed. totally abandon her) as soon as you no longer need what shes been giving. Her husbands promise isnt a promise, its a life sentence. Marriage is full of ups and downs, and you might have forgotten each other as you navigate life. It does not have to be living with her. June 18, 2015, 2:01 pm. It sounds like the son wants to collect her money and provide the care himself. And I wasnt even the primary care giver! The best El Paso TX information website. Radical thought, I know Sigh. When you hate your husband so much, the reason could be because. Accept that he can never be the charming prince you see on the television. You complain, complain, complain about everything you have to do for her and how grossed out you are by her and about this horrible promise your husband made to, gasp, care for his ailing mother, but wouldnt you want your kids to show some care for you if you werent able to care for yourself and they were in a position to help out a little? Its a great setup but hard to get into, no? 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