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This man brings some happiness and reliefe in my life, i know its artificial but for those moments, i feel better, i laugh, i smile and I dont have to pay the bill for our lunch and drinks or the petrol/gas in his comfortable mercedes benz (car). Work together on problem-solving. Set Clear Timelines and Expectations with Your Adult Child. 13 yrs later Im in your boat! I have found that I have become more likely to get angry after a few drinks and everything comes out that Ive been bottling up. He went through multiple stages of screening. Im glad I didnt listen and continued going on interviews and performing odd jobs for people just to keep busy. Have you considered going to a CODA meeting. Ive been homeless twice because of this which is extremely depressing because Ive always worked two jobs. Praying were not all just casualties of the recession forever. He paid our rent for awhile, paid off my $6000 loan, and bought us both vehicles. Just take it one day at time and keep praying because your situation can change if you trust in God. So it was not easy for him to get job. I cant imagine terminating a pregnancy and/or leaving him but I am so lonely and confused. Remember, life is short and we can be gone any moment. Eventually we moved in together again n i found out he in fact had not ended the affair but was using my car to see her even having sex in my car. Im sorry you are 31 and if you have not yet to get it in the indurstry music you are never. I will be thinking of you and wishing the best for you. Jesus Christ. We have 2 amazing children aged 9 and 5. We have a little baby, thank God for breast milk otherwise my poor child will be starving.He spend most of his time on the internet watching you tube videos. Is marriage all about money? But things he does that arent money related actually are. Now our two boys are 4.5 and 3 year old and in full time daycare. I have asked him to get a weekend job to help and it has been 4 months. The study found that increases in the probabilities of divorce were only significantly correlated with decreases in wife's housework time. During this time I had to PUSH and PROD him to explore part-time work. This has resulted in my boyfriend having to work two jobs and only getting 2 hours of sleep just to go right back at it again the next day. The latest 2014 stats for the US show what is the reality (and I use the US only because their numbers were easier to find freely). I am trying really hard but still i am not getting a job even in govt sector. To all who have wrote or read. Does anybody even read this board? Yes. I was working days and nights and to the point of falling asleep driving. Many companies will not even interview them for low level, part time positions or if they are interviewed dont expect any offers to be made as many get interviews just to meet quotas or for the amusement of the interviewer. I hope this isnt the way he is either. At least it lets me know they there are other women who are going through the same thing. I knew i was always the stable one with the good job and he would would work on and off, mostly off. i was very hurted myself. It seems like they wanted me not to work so they could call me lazy unmotivated a leech on society and all sorts of other things. He has started paying a third of the rent, but it comes in drips and I often have to ask multiple times. Anyway, even in sports teammates will help one another up when they are on the ground. Please get out while you still can. Some have become involuntary breadwinners, straining to care for everyone and everything with one lone paycheck. I am a woman who has had long term depression and anxiety problems. Not to be funny why are your days so long??? I wish I could just quit and pursue my own interests and business ideas but I feel trapped by my obligations to feed her and her ungrateful kid. Took care of my son up until he moved out at 25. I could go on, but Im sure you all can understand, thanks for letting me rant!! So it ended like this. But they are TRYING. In the last 3 weeks he has gone totally downhill. Its not your problem if he has no where to go. He has gotten marginally better at being a dad. I have been supporting us both for the last two years, which wouldnt bother me if she was actively looking for work. Hes managed to stretch my salary and the last of our savings out until the end of this year. Ive also been told that I am a job hopper. None of this was easy though and it took years to work throughbut trust me when I say to you all, it is worth it. He has anxiety, he been through many health issues (serious) and made a 100% recovery. Yes Im in the boat with other women. From the sounds of it, youre young and have the time to learn a new field. It I made enough to support us all and have money for savings and extras I would be just fine with him doing his thing. I just wish I knew what to do. If you feel disconnected or frustrated about the state of your marriage but want to avoid separation and/or divorce, the marriage.com course meant for married couples is an excellent resource to help you overcome the most challenging aspects of being married. You are not his mother, it is not your job to take care of him. And here I continue to stay . I just need him to help me to alleviate some of the stress of barely breaking even each paycheck. The reality is that you may have to switch gears and try something new. Money has a way of bringing certain grievances to light. Time to be grateful you can support each other. OMG..I am reading these posts and am just mortified. Ive been working at a job that pays significantly more than my previous jobs but Im living hand-to-mouth because I have to pay everything. I think you already know your answer. After my son left, I wanted to be free of caring for another and yet here I am. I try to tell him about how I feel and he keeps saying it will get better when hes done school. For me , as long as it give me money I dont mind the nature of work. Instead she generally sleeps till noon, watches tv all day and does minimal housework or job hunting. and thanks for your words of hard-won wisdom. That would make him more marketable. Im a nurse lpn and make just enough to cover our bills alone but that means Nothing extra! I feel like committing suicide. Ive already had 2 stress related heart attacks from work harassment and retaliation. If a woman decide to have baby, useful she will be have a lot of consideration to her baby before doing anything. :( What should I do? I feel like I am taking care of a 16 year old. I try to convince myself things will be ok but I have been waiting and neglecting the type of happiness I believe myself and our son deserves. I even paid for an online class for him. A man should provide for his family. Movie is now in Post Production. We are in our thirties. I have met a lot of people who looked good on paper but in person they were major disappointments and not at all what they had portrayed themselves to be. Lived there 10 years all on my wages he did nothing except spend, spend, spend. I work a dump job, do all the cooking, pay all the bills, take care of son. I turn to drink at times and thats when we have awful screaming fights born of massive frustration and unhappiness. "If you're going to be married and you're a woman, you just better be prepared to be the one that is the linchpin because, fair or not, most women that I know, that's the way it is," Tamara said. Let me know if Im sounding too harsh. Oh just get a massage, pamper myself and all will be better. how sad that women have allowed themselves to be pushed so hard against a wall like this. Ive been the provider for five years due to the fact that my husband cant hold on to a job. Im frustrated bc my live in bf doesnt understand the stress I feel already trying to raise 2 kids (Im a divorced mom, plus trying to keep the finances together. So point is ladies, be careful around these types of men. It's annoying when your husband won't do things that you can't do yourself (or simply don't have time to, because you're already doing so much!) I had been with someone previously who had passed away and he was the first guy who I really got involved in years later. I am 36 and I know I dont want kids but I feel so tired all the time. How can anyone afford any of these self care suggestions ( besides the prayer one) if they are only bringing in ONE income?? Thank you for your comment. My parents have offered to help out but were holding out hope that something good happens soon. If I get work .. We will split up .. Im truly done too .. Its just ironic that all the years when he didnt work and I did ,, he refused to break up. I have read all of your comments and I can relate to most of them. Ive already caught him several times chatting with girls and flirting he doesnt call it flirting he calls it that he was stupid and that its nothing.. Then he tells me he is in a crisis because he doesnt know what he wants to do with his life! I also still have to do my role of taking care of home and family despite him not doing his role as provider. As a 52 year old with a chequered history of work due to my ill health, it is really hard to find decent employment part-time. I have been paying his back child support and co signed for his daughter to get a car but I dont feel its appreciated. Its been so difficult and our situation is growing more and more tense as time goes on. You have done an amazing job of standing by your unemployed person's side despite the mental, physical, and spiritual turmoil . I cant stand being home for too long I like to get out and have fun even if its going to the park! I got big relapses in depression and pain. HE HAS NOT APPLIED FOR A SINGLE JOB since losing his other crappy one over a month ago. He got a car (which I helped pay for), but then he got better paying jobs and purchased a truck and started to doing odd jobs with that too. The new contact lenses your 11-year-old is sporting because your wife made a doctors appointment and took him. I pay for everything. I dont know how much longer I can do this. My partner has been unemployed for six years. I make him unhappy, he dont like what Im doing Or how Im doing it. Have a discussion about your values. It is what it is. But of course no luck and I guess he got very discouraged. He codes, I have seen him and he works all night learning and building his website. I would ask home to help me pick them up and he would get mad and tell me Im lazy and half passed and I expect him to pick up the slack. I am in disbelief. He did buy me very decent Christmas gifts with his money. Im especially tired of all those people who tell me what they think about my husbands lack-of-work situation. I am almost to the end of my rope. I told him I couldnt have him at my house again. I am about to break up with my boyfriend. 2. During these years, I cant tell you how many times Ive been at some function where after a few drinks someone said to me, I feel so bad for your partner. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. The only real difference with them not being here is I wouldnt have to constantly see them lounging around and doing nothing.. Only when you claim down, you will know what is most important to you. I just wish I had enough courage to leave him. But the good times didnt last; after everything I did to get him the job, he screwed it up big time by failing a drug test and got stood down for five weeks. Women, children and minorities are victims. if you reversed the situation you know without a doubt your man would NOT stick by you for years and wait for your sorry butt to get employed. Idk but I cant deal anymore. Marriage? I honestly dont know how I ended up with this lifestyle we have a son and he adores his father but the stress between him and I have gotten to a point I just dont know how I feel anymore. You will most definitely have days when you can handle it and days when youre at your wits end. I have a similar story as many of you I am the wife of 12 years totally frustrated of what has become of my DHs mediocre drive to work and provide for his family. Ive been at my current two jobs for six and a half years! I was on the lease, had lived there alone for 2 years, but I met him and he needed help with somewhere to crash while he looked for a job. Well I am not going to stand by and meditate why? During this time his worked full time twice, both jobs last just one year each, and he left both jobs of his own accord. Probably would leave if I could. I have found job after job. But not dishes. I see that he is eagerly trying to better himself and perhaps that is why we are still together. He is still unemployed n blaming me for all the failures in his life. Thanks for not judging, I feel better knowing other strong people also feel weak when in this situation. When we met I had only just moved into a one bedroom flat and he moved in with his three kids. So it probably isnt a case of people not trying hard enough or not seriously looking for work. In many cases, there simply isnt work to be found unless you have some kind of specialty like a degree in the medical field or something. I just want this nightmare to end when my husband finally gets a job. If I wanted money, I wouldve kicked him out 8+ years ago when he left his job. I know that he is bad for me and I know that he should have been out of my life a long time ago, part of me is worried about him being ok which is stupid, but I cant seem to stop that. Really we are not worth it, next time tell him to get off you and keep going out the door and dont give him a ride, let his friends come and pick up his s*** once your in the car you again are back in play for the give me one more chance, or I dont know where I will go, who cares as long as its out of you life. We have 1 child together which deeply complicates things. He just thinks everything will come to him I feel :/. We have been together over half my life as well as his. He needs to step the fuck up. Until then, I try to do as much housework as possible, I try to cook for him and I constantly remind him how much I love him and appreciate him. One important step in that process is to get a clear picture of what . Why did you fall for him? Since weve lived together Ive paid every single one of his cell phone bills, his half of rent or utilities when hes brokeyet he would have money to buy beer or cigarettes. 24/03/2011 at 1:44 pm. He has anxiety and depression its the worst. Wishing you all the best in 2013 wherever your decision lies. I dont know what to do anymore. Recognizing non-verbal cues isnt always a strength for many men because theyre out of habit, but its definitely something that can be worked on., If hes never heard of emotional labor and really doesnt get it, consider using the definition offered by writer Khe Hy: Shit someone does that goes unrecognized. (Nailed it, actually.). Its the laying in bed all day. If you have a caretaker personality, you may need to watch a propensity to give your life partner consent to remain stuck in self-indulgence and inaction. The fact is, though, Covid-19 has taken women's roles back to the 50s . I am confused cuz I think he will spend his rest of the life like this. 3. You deserve a good life. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I relate to the resentment, hating your own bitterness, and the compassion fatigue. Yep, Im that stupid. He doesnt live off of my 80 a week or more working adult funds. Where do I turn? I know the depression and anxiety that can come from not having a job and the guikt others place on you. Im trying to learn acceptance but it aint easy girl. A therapist or counselor can offer support as you explore your options and decide what to do, but you may also wish to explore other resources. I am so frustrated with her attitude and lifestylei do not know what to do anymore! I had to bail him out of his debts a year ago. If youre here, then youre looking for help and answers, but unlike a lot of us, youre not stuck. It makes me really angry to spend all day working and taking care of the house as he just sits there playing computer games. Finally, you may need to come to a place of acceptance. What changed? What happened to the hardworking man i married? Unlike some of the other stories here, he busts his butt to try and be as productive as possible around the house and takes care of our daughter and all her homework and activities. I built myself into a career and have a very supportive work environment. My sister refused to ask him details (big mistake! He owes me thousands of dollars at this point. It's ridiculous! Or do you think a wife has more responsibility to do the household tasks? Good luck. women spent 2.6 hours on such activities, while men spent 2.1 hours. Then he says he wants friendshes 57 years old. Very easy when youve never ever been there.. Currently my fiance and I live together and he has been unemployed for over a year. He is working one day a week at a part-time job. No. In reality, about a third do, down from the divorce surge of the 1970s and 1980s, though second and . For example, if you search for men and housework, this is what you get. How can you possibly give yourself a break at a time like this? Help is available, and we wish you the best of luck. We may have to relocate. Since I quit this particular job, my girlfriend has been continually throwing it in my face how I quit with little to no notice and the fact that the extra money I was making was a nice bonus in spite of the fact how miserable I was and how I already do have a primary job. Why he was so angry and resentful about it is beyond me. When they have a job its temporary as sooner or later they are going to lose it for reasons well within their control. haha talk about a slow learner. If I was married Im guessing Id be an amazing Wife since Im dealing with all this but we arent even married. We are barely breaking even. We lived on an island, so he constantly needed to take trips to the city to finish various things like a background check, psychological evaluation, written exams, and interviews. After only a year and a half of being together, this man is not going to bring you any happiness. Hes 31 and Im 23. At least my DH love my children. He was doing fine performance wise, but was always in an angry mood with a boo boo face saying little to nothing to co-workers. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. I get weary of no intimacy, no growth, no dates so I pay, I buy, I book travel. But I have been the sole breadwinner ever since our kids were born. The strongest of MEN would crumble under the weight of responsibity borne by the least of us. I pay for everything mortgage, car, bills and he doesnt want to claim for benefits because he does not want to stoop that low I though of leaving him or going the easy way of committing suicide. Your post points out his past irresponsibility quite plainly. It wouldve come with a hefty raise and health insurance but the stress of having to work longer hours and then come home to a dirty house, help with homework, and taking care of him got to me and I had to step down during the probationary period. I absolutely cannot marry an unemployed man. My husband of over 20 years decided he was not happy in his public service job and wanted to start his own business. I am ready to move on and I told him. You are smart to learn so early. Three months after we got married he got fired from his job. Even if you're not sure he is abusive and/or believe he can change, have an escape fund and an escape plan, and people around you to make sure you're safe when you're leaving/kicking him out. He has destroyed my personal property, threatened me, and holds me virtually hostage for fear of an outburst of temper. Stir up some excitement by finding fun ways to get your husband mentally involved in the chores. Please know you are not alone. So the lesson is, if you dont free yourself, thats the road you have to face, married or not. This is about my sister. When hes out of work (he has a part of the year job so this is frequent) he just hangs around the house. i know this is 3 years old but for anyone reading who is going through this and NOT marriedRUN RUN RUN like the wind and do not turn back!!!! Ive posted several times over the last few years and am in the same situation. Husband hasnt been serious about finding work and we are going to be homeless in less than 2-3 months. Aim to listen, Clark said. Im a strong, determined person but how much longer am I expected to carry him if he wont show any progress? eg. I have also been seeing a therapist who tells me that I have to look after myself. How stressed do you think Ive been huh? I get replys like oh your so dramatic, f. You. Hes been on a total of 3 interviews in the last year none of which resulted in a job offer. His unemployment benefits ran out last October, and I am now the sole source of income. He tells me, I know we arent working, when I have a job and extra money I will go, but he never will at this rate. He keeps leaving the front door unlocked. I have supported our family solely on savings for over 3 years he got 2 small technical internship jobs which lasted only 4 months each and in the last year & 2 months we have had only 6-8 months top of his employment. After 10 years he decides he wishes to move back to England so we do. Do it yourself. At the time she had just recieved her masters degree in teaching and was about to start teaching. Families can withstand tight budgets but they dont survive resentment not as their normal. He just began school again after winter break and just yesterday he stayed he needs a break from things. Include all the household tasks, including cleaning, cooking, ironing, yard work, repairs, grocery shopping, paying bills, etc. I love that man with every ounce of my being. You getting a job and going to interviews is your responsibility, not other peoples. Youre sitting at home anyways. The love was only some movement which has passed. It became obvious that he doesnt have my best interests at heart. Yet he still hasnt applied for a job. Everyday she went to work in the morning, took off by lunchtime, went to the hospital, received her daily dose of radiotherapy, went home, slept it off at home in the afternoon. In a lot of cases, great people end up sidelined in favor of the average and mediocre ones who are able to manipulate their way into the job by giving all of the correct answers to interview questions. "If I do the things that I'm either good at or I like to do or I dislike less and my partner does the things that they are more interested in doing and dislike less, then the balance works much better.". He told me to give him a month for things to get better. I just need a roof, a way to go and something to eat, while Im here. Which is why you have to tell him what you want, without making him feel worse about not making any money right now. I have been with my partner for more than 3 years. Some may wipe down the worktops and do a bit more, for which we must applaud them. I think Ill have to ask him to leave and find a shelter for myself and my babies until I can get back on my feet (both figuratively and literally). Im tired and stressed and need soemthing more than just love. Hello everone.. Are you kidding me? Last January, I lost my job of 7 years, he told me to not worried he will make his job search more aggressive, well I had to do temp work after my unemployment benefits ran out, someone had to make money for our family. We live at my moms because we have to. What about your children? I am unhappy with his family what kind of family does a man like that come from? Im afraid that if I leave him he will become suicidal, as he is prone to severe depression, but Im worried that staying with him is changing the course of my life for the worse.