how could you fix a ruined family?
By intinzic
@intinzic (99)
Philippines
June 12, 2007 10:56am CST
My parents have big marriage issues that (i think) will never be fixed. The hard part is that I had to act as the head of the family (except for the financial resposibilities) to get us by without "exploding". The thing with my dad is the same old story; another woman with kids and the works! I'm so mad at him but what's done is done. Do you think that my parents' marriage could be fixed? if yes, why? and why not?
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@jnallen_487 (800)
• United States
12 Jun 07
I think that pretty much any marriage could be fixed if both people really want to. If one person wants to and the other person doesn't, it won't work out. I'm very sorry for what happened. I know that it is hard to think of your parents as being divorced/separated, but leave that up to them. Be careful not to get into their relationship too much. I know it will be very, very hard, but it's best if they can deal with it on their own at the beginning. If they have a long talk and decide that they want to work things out, they will need to get some counseling. That's the main thing. No matter what anyone thinks, they can't mend the relationship on their own. Maybe even family counseling after they get marriage counseling. That way you are all on the same page about everything and you'll have a safe environment to let out your feelings. If they decide after they talk that they want to go their separate ways, just know that it's in no way your fault and has nothing to do with their love for you. Again, I'm so sorry that this has happened. Hang in there!
@jnallen_487 (800)
• United States
15 Jun 07
Wow, that's awful! I'm so sorry that you have to go through that. Your dad is not a person who most women would want to spend their time with. I think that saying is true "You can't help who you love". And some women can't move on no matter what.
@intinzic (99)
• Philippines
15 Jun 07
In my mom's case, my dad promised my grandparents that he will take care of her dearly before they got married. You see, my mom is a daughter of a elite class of family. My grand parents were feudal lords way back and they are considered to be "don" and "doƱas"(and so as my great grand parents in the mother side).
My mom's reason for staying with my dad was because of us, kids. But now, I am always telling her that I'm ok with any decision that she will make.