Together almost 4 years and the flame is fading away.......
@virtualmirage (494)
United States
June 19, 2009 7:19am CST
In December it will be my 4 year anniversary with my boyfriend. We have alittle girl and live together but for the past year or so , the romance flame has been fading faster and faster.
Sometimes I think the only reason we are together is because I can not stand the though of leaving my daughter with out a dad. He is a great father, very hands on and very very goood with her.
Hes basically a nice guy. Treats me well and is educated, smart and funny. But all the stresses of money might be what is tearing us apart. We really dont argue about it, I mean nothing will be gained by fighting, but the fact that we never have enough to do special things and when I am so stressed about bills I kind of withdraw into myself.
How can I help rekindle the little flame before it goes out completely???
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@pratyushtamhankar (859)
• India
19 Jun 09
Hey the best part about all that you said here is that you know whats wrong in your relationship. There are many people who don't even know whats going wrong. But as you say that both of you have economic problems, then half of your work is done. Sit together, talk, understand, help and show that you care. Now you might feel that this is a two sided affair and he should also take the initiative but its also YOUR affair, so just walk up to him, understand him calmly, tell him whats happening and you are aware of that. Chalk out a solution. Things should work...
I wish you all the best...
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@pratyushtamhankar (859)
• India
20 Jun 09
Yup there's no place like mylot alright. I too come here with my problems and I'm always really amazed how many solutions there possibly are to my problem. People here are really good and give great advice. The best part is that you get someone or the other who's experienced the situation you are in before...
Ya you two should go out and have a talk. Just remember, there's nothing more to a man than his partner understanding him. Take care.
@virtualmirage (494)
• United States
20 Jun 09
Yeah, you are absolutely correct, we are one step ahead by knowing what it is that is tearing us apart. And what I need to be is proactive. Maybe we can go out a bit when he gets home tonight or tomorrow night. He got back into town after being away 2 weeks on Monday and I havent made the time to even go eat with him or anything.
Maybe we can chat a bit and figure out whats wrong. I am sure he'll be receptive.
Thenk you for your good wishes.
Like I said myLot is the best. Where else can you go and tell people about your problems and have SO much positive feedback?? Nowhere..this place the best and so are all of you :O)
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
20 Jun 09
too bad that you've seen the positive side of him but you can't even find at least a way to make your love for him stronger.... maybe you're just having a hard time adjusting things. however, a relationship won't work if only one is fighting... it should be you and him together hand in hand. don't give up easily... think about the negative effect that may contribute to your daughter.... maybe you need a bit space from all your problems... treat it as if no ones gonna tear you both apart... that money isn't an issue if your daughter's sake is at stake.
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@virtualmirage (494)
• United States
20 Jun 09
Yes you are also right. Thats why I am concentrating on earning as much as I can, to alieviate some of the foancial stress and be able to concetrate on the important things.
And I know that if I really did not believe that we are good together I would not have made it this long with him, so now we just have to spend some time together and talk and do some of the other things that my wonderful friends here at myLot reccomend. lol
I dont want my daughter to have two seperate parents, I want her to have a family , so we will keep fighting for it.
In fact today he has gone to work but will be picking us up to go out to lunch later.
So already I am trying, I normally would have said, no I am busy but I said of course we will be ready.
Thank you so much for your commnet and I wish you all the happpiness and health !
@nchap36 (556)
• United States
19 Jun 09
Thats a very good question. My mom always told me not to stress over bills. Bils was here when you came into this life and they will be here when you die. Your first step is to stop stressing over bills. Maybe you need to be more open to your boyfriend. Tell him how you fill about the situation.
What's special things? It's a lot inexpensive things you can find to do. A walk in the park, make him a coupon book, or leave little special notes around the house. Think about what you did before your relationship started fading away. The little things is what counts. Deep down you know what will rekindle the relationship just take your time and think about it. Hope it works out for you because a good man is hard to find. Happy Mylotting!!!!
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@virtualmirage (494)
• United States
19 Jun 09
I know youre right, and if weve made it this long then we can keep going. The entire 3 years have been stressful. I lost my job 4 months after meeting him and so did he and since then its been like this, sometimes I am so proud of us for being able to stick it out so long and I know that it should be helping us get even stronger.
But its al so hard when I think of the fact that with his ex wife he traveled to, Hawaii, Japan, Greece and so many other places, he also had a very good job before and was always traveling and spending. He even has a huge 5 bedroom home that his wife and daughter live un. he build this house from scratch and its beautiful while we live in tiny little rented house.
Ever since I met him he has no more money and we dont ever even get to go to the casino around the corner..lol
I am whinning I know, just sometimes things dont seem fair :O(
@trina48D (88)
• United States
21 Jun 09
Love is not a feeling as we are many times taught. Just because you may not feel love does not mean it isn't there. Our relationships are like the seasons. Maybe you are entering winter. Now a days when things turn cold people decide it must be over and they move on. Unfortunately, the same thing happens in every relationship, so you keep moving on. If you work through the winter, through the storms, it builds your relationship and makes it stronger. You both have to decide that you are in this together and every problem has to be dealt with as a team. That is why God says the 2 shall become one. Your first problem is that you have not actually made a commitment to each other so it leaves you both on opposite corners rather than on the same corner. Love is a commitment. You will benefit your daughter the most by getting married an showing her your love and commitment to each other.
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@flaky03 (225)
• Philippines
20 Jun 09
Think of there situations as part of your relationship. Nothing is perfect in this world everyone of us will experience test of faith. Always keep the bridge between you and your boyfriend connected like your little angel. Try to track back the things that you usually do like the times that you were dating.
@virtualmirage (494)
• United States
20 Jun 09
First of all let me congratualte you on your pic, its very interesting.. :)
And yes I know this is a test, a very hard one though. Its like our whole relationship has been one big test becuase it has been hard since the get go.
It will be nice to one day be able to relax and not to stress so much, and actually enjoy my relationship.
Thank you for you very nice comment !
Have a great one and kepp myLotting away!
@Ammudoll (549)
• India
19 Jun 09
I am sorry for you, but I don't have any suggestions or advises to give you. I am not yet married and don't know how the husband and wife relations will be during such times. But I think I may help you by giving some information related to finance and clearing your Bills.
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
19 Jun 09
In most of the families I know, financial problems and worries
are one of the home wreckers. But I think you are still lucky
because you had a very good husband and a very good father to
your kids. Talk to him about your problem and tell him that it's
tearing you apart. Maybe he will listen this time.
@friendship4lyfe (520)
• Saint Lucia
19 Jun 09
Well you shouldnt stress about that.Bills shouldnt come between you guys after all isnt he trying.Love is quite important although we cant live on love we cant live without it.Try talking about,make him understand how you feel and stop withdrawing because it wont make things better.
@med889 (5941)
•
19 Jun 09
Hello there! Well what I can say is that you can still try to talk to him about your feelings and the situation and try to find some adventures where you both can go and have some moments alone. To be alone with each other is very important so try to arrange something like that for both of you.
@virtualmirage (494)
• United States
19 Jun 09
Tonight we were supposed to go take a few hours to go out alone. We live by a casino and were going to take $20.00 each to play a little while. well in the end he kept waiting for our daughter to go to dsleep and it was 11 ansd she was still up. Finally he got tired and said never mind.
I kept telling him ,we can leave her a bit, nothing will happen to her. Her sister was going to watch her, but he cant stand to see her cry and she would have when we left. In a way thats a good thing but also bad because just like tonight, we dont get to do stuff alone because he doesnt like to leave the baby.
So what to do? cant get too mad at him about that.
@sunflower121 (238)
• China
19 Jun 09
Hi, my dear friend, I feel sorry for you. I know that must be hard for you. I have known my husband for eight years, and we got married last year. To my disappointment, my husband changed a lot since we got married. He is not the nice guy he used to be. He is addicted to online games. He spend most of his spare time playing online games. He even do not care about my feelings. I don't know what to do. I think you should have a talk with him and tell him about your true feelings.Some measures should be taken to solve the problem.Good luck!
@khayshenz (1384)
• United States
19 Jun 09
Not to be mean or anything - but shouldn't you take your own advice on this one?
"Some measures should be taken to solve the problem."
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@khayshenz (1384)
• United States
19 Jun 09
Money is the # 1 cause of divorce - or in this case, break-ups. With this kind of economy, the average family stresses more about money not being enough compared to anything else.
My bf and I were sort of going through the same thing -when he had to work a lot more (and one point, two jobs) just to get by. Now he's just working A LOT.
One thing that you should do is definitely communicate with him (talk AND listen, don't just hear what he has to say) - lay it all out on the table, especially about your feelings. Men are not easy to read - he could not be feeling the same way you are (as in the flame fading away) or he could be getting bad vibes from you. You need to know his perspective on your relationship. Once that's all clear - you can take your next step.
And remember - little things matter. Text him in the middle of day tell him how much you love him/miss him/whatever! Send him an e-card saying how much you appreciate him being around you and your daughter. Tell him he's a great father (and a great partner). Just little things like that - it doesn't have to cost anything. Or it doesn't have to cost much!
P.S. Avoid stressing out about bills or the future - live for today, it's a gift that's why it's called the present (or something like that). I'm not saying that you should go all out for today - but tomorrow will take care of itself. Take care!
And good luck.
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