I Need Help Ladies

Updated on December 14, 2012
C.Z. asks from Manning, IA
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So last night Trav and I split. I am at work I cannot concentrate. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes just trying to function. I know we have had our problems and that we needed to work on things but still. How do you get through this? I am staying until I can get on my feet (a decision we both made). I cannot even look at him without balling my eyes out. I never thought this would happen. We were so dead set on making things work!

Anything to get me through the day would help.

I am going to be trying to fix this but really I dont know how yet.

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So What Happened?

I do not understand everyone's push to leave Trav. I respect your opinion but I was taught not to just give up because it is hard. That things you want take work. Now I am truly sorry if I offend, but I will try to work this out.

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X.O.

answers from Chicago on

I haven't chimed in on most of your relationship posts, because I didn't have much useful advice to offer. But, I have been worried about you, especially after your post regarding his ex's facebook messages. That was very troubling to me, and didn't leave me feeling very hopeful about the prospect of him being a good and faithful partner to you.

I know you probably don't want to hear, "It's for the best," but I really think that it is. You seem very loving, and you deserve to be loved by someone who will love you enough to be faithful to you in word and deed. I'm so sorry that you're hurting right now, especially with all the pain you've had in the past year, and I will keep you in my prayers. Brighter days are ahead, but sometimes we have to pass through great sorrow in order to get there.

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F.B.

answers from New York on

Might help if you can put together a short list of things that this big change can't change. i.e. you can still really enjoy a cup of coffee, you can still be happy at every green light you get, you can still enjoy snuggling your son to bed. In times of big change, sometimes it helps if you can make room to allow yourself pleasure in the little things.

Good luck to you and yours,
F. B.

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J.M.

answers from Philadelphia on

why are you going to try and fix this?

I'd say connect with some great friends to distract yourself and find out how to get yourself healthy and happy for your son and lose this guy. You've been through a lot...maybe you dont realize you and your son deserve more than he can offer?

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P.M.

answers from Indianapolis on

Stop trying to fix him. Worry about yourself and your child. It'll be easier if you focus your attention that way.

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T.N.

answers from Albany on

Can I just say one thing?

If you MUST have a man (and I'm not sure WHY you must) then go find a man who is exactly like the man you want your son to grow up to be.

:(

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M.S.

answers from Seattle on

I haven't been folloeing your posts, but I am sorry this has happened.

Here are my suggestions, which may or may not help,but i hope they do;

* If you feel comfortable doing so, let your supervisor know so he/she supportive.

*Take a walk to help settle your emotions, and clear your head.

* Take a personal day (if you have one) to regroup.

* Or take some vacation days to regroup

*Take time to grieve for what used to be, but also think about the good that will come.

*Remember to breathe

*Lastly, remember, this to shall pass, you won't feel like this forever. I promise. a

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L.A.

answers from Austin on

I am sorry you are in so much pain.
The death of a child would be difficult for any couple. Even couples that have bern together for decades. These things are not supposed to happen.

The 2 of you are in your own pain please please, call and make an appointment to see a therapist. Your mental, emotional health is important. If you cannot be at your best,your child is not getting what he needs..

You love Trav? With all of your heart? Do you think he loves you too? With all of his heart? If yes, then, take some time to calm down. Write down your feelings, write down your needs, then decide what can be worked out and what needs to be worked on.. Then either make plan, or go and get some guidance together.

My stepmother lost her 19 yr old daughter 5 years ago. She still lives with this loss and pain. It is a struggle for her to go on with her life, but with therapy and our love of her, she is doing her best..

My husbands grandmother was 90 when she died, she still mourned the infant child they lost so many decades before.. But she lived a good life...

You 2 are young. Communication and commitment takes a lot of energy. Depression sucks away energy.. This s physical situation.. Get help.

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A.V.

answers from Washington DC on

You've had a rough year. In your profile you mention God - so talk to Him. And call your pastor for support during this time. The other posters have additional good information.

And get a lawyer to know what you need to do to move on.

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S.D.

answers from St. Louis on

I'm so sorry, both for the pain you are feeling and the loss of your marriage. Please look into Employee Assistance if your work has it. They have counseling and information that can be very useful.

You WILL get through this. One day, one hour, one minute at a time if you must.

Take care of yourself!!

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K.S.

answers from Denver on

I'm so sorry this is happening. Give yourself permission to let this suck, and then remember that this feeling will not last forever. Right now you can not see very far in front of you, the feelings of sadness are so big and 'right there'. But try to take a mental step back and see that this feeling will pass, and you will be ok.

Take lots of walks, it will help!

Hugs

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K.F.

answers from New York on

Give yourself time to grieve your loss but don't get stuck in it. To avoid getting stuck try doing something special for someone in need. Perhaps volunteering to give out toys to children or participating in a church's holiday activities may help.

It is time to make your world larger instead of smaller. Try getting involved in an activity, or learning a new hobby, or join a group or even have your children join a group or participate in an activity which would give you a chance to meet some new people.

Keep a diary and write down what you want your life to be. Be as detailed as possible. I would strongly recommend counciling. With the right counselor it will be very helpful, enlightening and life changing in a positive direction.

Even a woman's group at your local church could be helpful. Others have been right where you are now. Life gets better but it all begins with you. So love yourself enough to take care of yourself and your little one and keep moving forward to the future you want for yourself. Let Trav go because he wants to go and don't look back.

Get your financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual houses in order and as you work on those things, you will find you have so much more to do than just cry your eyes out. There is a time and a season for everything under the sun. So cry for now because you need to cry, plan your work and work your plan. Peace to you. I really hope this helps.

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Just read your SWH. There is a saying about leading a horse to water but not being able to make it drink. You want this to work. He clearly does not. Other women are telling you wise things to keep you from wasting any further time, effort and energy probably because they have been there before. You can't make him love you. You can't make him want to work things out.

The real deal is that men love the chase. They don't really want a woman that will let them do whatever however without being checked or called on the carpet for it. My mother gave me this wise advice when she saw me in a very difficult relationship, "Love those people that love you." At first I didn't get it and tried to make that thing work. The guy just wanted to be controlling and manipulative and was very insecure. That thing was never going to work. When I learned to want more for myself and my future, I learned to expect to be treated very well and it took a very long time but I'm now married to an amazing man that respects me, loves me and would never treat me like the one that wasn't nice to me.

Life is very short. I understand you want to make this work but it working takes two and he doesn't want to be with you so find someone who does and in the meantime and between time be good to yourself, get some hobbies and a plan for life without Trav since he doesn't want to continue in being in a relationship with you. True love isn't a forced thing, it's a choice and he is choosing not to be the one for you. He isn't the only man alive so you are in a good position to brush the dust off and keep it moving. You deserve to be loved, respected and treated like a queen with someone who wants to work on relationship just as much as you do.

You can't fix this because he doesn't want to.

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K.S.

answers from Minneapolis on

Hugs! I am so sorry to hear that. Had you two made it into counseling yet? If not, hopefully you can refrain from making permanent decisions about the relationship yet. If you are both willing to get into counseling, then maybe you can agree to be separated for 6 months while you work with the counselor together. Then make a final decision after the 6 months.

If that isn't a possibility then still get into some counseling for yourself. Allow yourself permission to grieve. And keep in touch with all of us. We are thinking of you in this tough time.

BTW, while I respect all the people who recommend talking with your pastor for support, I don't believe that is enough. Pastors are fine for spiritual support, but you really need a top quality relationship therapist to help with the relationship.

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L.R.

answers from Sioux Falls on

I know your pain because it's been six months since I was there. All I know for sure is that it does get better in time, slowly for me. Now I know it was for the best, at least for now. There is some great advice here--write down your feelings, and how you want things to be. Think about something you've been wanting to do but haven't and do that. Talk to God--He has great plans for your life!

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