Feeling blue once again

Philippines
September 25, 2012 8:41am CST
I couldn't help myself and it pisses me off why I can't help myself feeling the way I do. It's been eight years since my husband started working abroad and in that long period of time, he spends a month of vacation after a year term of contract. Now we're down again to his last night of stay with us and I am so depressed. If only the situation is different I wouldn't let him leave us! I wish not many of you out there are going through the same pain..
9 responses
• China
26 Sep 12
enjoy your life by yourself.i am single,i can find something which let me happy,he will be back soon.you know,why do you do the meaningful things in this period?good luck!
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
thanks..
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
Families should be together. :) It is important. A good friend of mine was also in a similar situation and she and her husband have definitely agreed and decided that being apart is no way to start, build and nurture a family. Once they have decided, they put all their efforts in starting a business that can compensate for the salary that her husband might have earned working abroad to support them. It was really hard for them at first but since they decided that being apart is not an option anymore, they managed to make it work. :) Maybe you can do the same. :)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
Yeah, family sure is should be together..we're also in the process of putting things right, and as you said, putting up business is one way to compensate for the salary he gets from work and it's really difficult for me having to decide most of the time on certain matters which in his absence I don't really have a choice especially when it comes to the welfare of the kids.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
I know how and what you feel. My mom lives and work abroad and only visit us once a year. She stayed with us for one month and a half- the longest time she stays was when my younger had his operation, our mom stayed for almost 3 months. But due to her work she needs to go back overseas. It's really sad to see our loved ones leaving- and if only we can change or make a difference- we wish them to be with us everyday. But things are not always meant to be- some things are beyond our control.
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
yes, my heart also goes out to my son who couldn't hide the pain of saying goodbye to his father again. A month is just so short a time for catching up and bonding especially at the early stage of ones childhood. Children need someone to look up to in many situations.
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
26 Sep 12
It use to happen in my case also when my Hubby use to go on tour that too for short time. Such things happen to us because we love to be with our partner forever that too every night in his arm. But after all we have to keep in mind that he is going away from us since he has to maintain his duty
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
I'm glad you don't miss your husband that long, compared to my situation. We all have different situations to handle but equally to the same extent sometimes. Good day!
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
My dad use to work abroad, too. I think he was teaching in Oman for 8 years, too. My dad comes home 2x a year. During summer we go visit him and spend 2 months until the school starts. We have always felt sad, too everytime he leaves us again for Oman. It was like being so far from him most especially during that time, internet was not famous in our country. He writes often and calls us every 2 weeks. Atleast now, even if he is in another country, you could always text him and you can talk via Skype or Facetime whenever possible.
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
we all have to thank that technology these days are very good. way back, we've to wait for a month to get postal mails from our loved ones! but looking back, i've survived that phase!
• China
26 Sep 12
It is very hard that a couple only can have a month/year,and what is incredible is it had lasted for 8 years,it was very hard to get along with this situation,I can understand.In this case,why not you get a job in the same country with your husband then you two can get together?
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
i wish i could but it would mean leaving our special child behind and i couldn't bear even that thought. well anyway, we still manage to hold on to this kind of relationship and as the days progresses..am coping up with being lonely. i am realizing i've lots to do and raising a special child is very tasking yet very rewarding.
@GemmaR (8517)
25 Sep 12
It is horrible when you are apart from the ones who you love, but I think that the trick is to keep yourself busy and active while he is away. Apart from anything else, exercising (whether that's walking to the shops or running a marathon) helps your body to release endorphins to make you feel happier. It is a similar reaction that your body would get from eating chocolate, only without the lull in mood once the initial rush had worn off. Try going out with your friends more, and maybe even joining a club to meet more people who you would have things in common with. You never know what might happen, but you can't carry on being down for years at a time because it isn't fair on you; you do have to live!
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
GemmaR, surely I'll try doing your suggestions..I just hope I'll have the energy for physical exercise. I am so tied up with my little one who is a under ASD so it is more tasking for me.
• Philippines
25 Sep 12
I have a family member who's living also overseas, and yes! i totally agree with you. It is quite hard to cope up with someone you really loved the most most especially, saying goodbye to them and to wait for them to come back for a couple of years or so, I've been also in that situation, where you have no choice but to face reality. and the only thing you need to do is to accept it. Always look on the bright side of the situation, your husband left so that he can support you a better future, in order that you can relieve from the pain you are suffering, you need to constantly communicate with him be it online, or through phone that's the only way you can ease your loneliness and rememberring the sacrifices you both made is one thing a strong barrier to keep your relationship tight and stronger regardless with the situation. Have a great day!
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
Hi, thanks..I guess I sounded somewhat childish, I know I've to be tougher since he's leaving to provide for the needs of our two kids especially that we have a special child.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
25 Sep 12
I was also in that kind of situation. I am in a long distance relationship. My boyfriend and I use to see in 3 to 4 months time. We see and spend time together in just 3 to 4 days only. That's really hard for us but we are wishing someday that I will not leave him anymore and we will stay together already.
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
Hello, maybe sometimes we're not just apt to feeling down especially when we think of the length of absence it's going to take until we finally have our loved ones back in our side. I hope now you're coping well with your long distance relationship. Take care