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Feeling line a failure as a wife

User Profile: OceanCalm66
OceanCalm66 July 17th, 2021

I really need someone to talk to. I'm so lost and I feel like I'm drowning. No crisis ... Just feeling so alone. In the last year, I have been feeling like I'm worthless. I've been feeling like a failure. What I thought was going to be a good day yesterday turned out not to be. Hubby and I were suppose to have date night at the movies. I had left for a about an hour earlier in the afternoon to run an errand. I kissed him good bye, said I love you (and he said it back) and told him I'd be back. When I got home, he was gone. As if he had left in a hurry. Dogs were put away but his wallet, keys and phone were gone. I called him a few times and he didn't answer. I texted him and he finally answered 20 min later. He said he forgot he needed an oil change so he went. Then the conversation changed. I asked him why he didn't wait for me because our movie didn't start until 610pm. He said he needed to clear his head. At that point, my heart and stomach sank. I asked him why and if it was something I did. He said no but then stated that it was clear that everyone's else's shit mattered and his didn't. He said he was tired of fighting and that everytime we talked about it, it always turned into an argument. I was confused and still am. How can this man think that his stuff doesn't matter to me? He has said it himself to other people that I am good to him and that I take care of him. He even told his kids that. And now he's saying something different. I have a journal that I write in and he doesn't know what I'm struggling with. I want to tell him but I don't want him to think I'm trying to make it all about me and that I'm invalidating his feelings because I'm not. My depression and anxiety has gotten worse over the months because of this struggle I'm having. I feel likze I am worthless and that I've ruined his life. I feel I'm keeping him from his kids and grandkids. Had we not met, he probably would have been in a better place instead of drowning in my crap. He was practically partially retired, had a house and was doing well .... until he met me. We rent a 2 bedrm apt because we can't get a house at the moment because of me ... My credit. And I know he wants a house. I don't know how to fix it. Well, my logic tells me I do know how to fix it but my heart is telling me it's not the right way and that it would hurt us even more. I'm drowning. I can't keep my head above water. The faster I tread, the harder the current pulls me under. I know I need therapy so I'm going to seek it. Bu I don't know if it's going to help me. Maybe that saying is right. If you love someone enough set them free and if he was meant to be with you, he'll come back. Maybe he won't if I decided to end it. I'm so lost and confused. 😭😭😭😭😭

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 July 19th, 2021

@AnnieMay2U

It seems that you're carrying a heavy burden right now (hugs if you take) heart. Depression and anxiety are tough to deal with. I'm glad you reach out for help here and also are looking for a therapist.
What happened does not make you a bad wife or a failure. In marriages (or relation/partnerships) people give and take and face obstacles together, that's why trust is fundamental. It's understandable that you do not want to worry him with the challenges you are facing but try to be strong for him. Often, when people are honest about themselves with their loved ones things get easier, there is more understanding and compassion. Have you considered to have an open chat with him about what you're struggling with?

User Profile: OceanCalm66
OceanCalm66 OP July 19th, 2021

We had that discussion last night and today .... Things are a bit Shakey right now

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 July 22nd, 2021

@OceanCalm66

Sorry for the late reply to your post. How are you feeling now? 💙

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User Profile: OceanCalm66
OceanCalm66 OP July 22nd, 2021

@amiablePeace77 I am feeling better. We talked and things seem to be okay. I don't want to freak you out or anything but I am a very spiritual person. I'm the person that burns sage to cleanse negativity. I did a cleansing today and I am feeling better.

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 July 22nd, 2021

@OceanCalm66

Glad to hear that you're feeling better today! Btw I love the smell of sage!

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User Profile: OceanCalm66
OceanCalm66 OP July 22nd, 2021

Thank you ❤️. I also do pendulum and angel cards. I'm not a pro but still a beginner 😁

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