Can't let go
I've been in this relationship with my fiance for a while now. We have a son and currently are expecting baby number two. Before our blessings, last year was a bit rough. On Father's day, it turned out to be one of the worst days I've went through. I know all our relationships have out ups and downs. I get it. What happened was my fiance got invited to his family BBQ. I wanted to go but his sister refused that I come. He didn't want to go but I told him he should. After he left, hours later he came back with his brother, packed his things and left. He told me 'I dont want to be with someone who's bipolar like you.' I was torn to pieces when he left. Days later i come to find out he didnt want to leave but his family kept pushing that he should. I poured my heart out because i thought he was the one but it backfired. After a few weeks he wanted to meet up and talk about it and want to work things out. I knew after that break secrets were released. As much as I wanted to be like No I think it's best we go our separate ways, I wanted him back more. So we rekindled the relationship. As months go by things between myself and the family are still tense. He still gets invited to all the family events but I still stay behind. A while back his sister went through a similar situation, took back an ex, the family said their sorrys and accepted him back. I don't understand because after I said I was sorry, nobody acknowledged it. Exactly one year after this incident, I couldnt hold myself together and lost it. I was depressed for those few days and I was an emotional wreck. Though its been a year later, i can't find myself to let this go or be happy. I've honestly from time to time find that I dont want to be married to him and into the family. Despite us having children together my happiness isn't where I thought it would be. I don't know how to get passed this or move on. Day in and day out, I find myself being hurt from the pain as well as wiping away my tears and pretending to go on.
@dapperBalsam6770
Hugs. It sounds unfair and no compassion for the family to keep insisting to not accept you, and too single you out when you both in a relationship and already have a child.
I hope you and your little family will always find happiness 💙
This does sound unfair. I don’t know what exactly happened that the family has cut you out, but you’ll know if it’s reasonable or not. If it isn’t reasonable then your husband needs to have your back. He either needs to stop complaining about you to them and paint a better picture of you, or tell them why they are being unreasonable and they’ll need to accept that you are part of his life. If it is reasonable, then you need to prove that the behavior has changed and you’re seeking treatment to help yourself. That if the family needs time away from you that you should give them that time. No matter what though, you can decide who you want to be with. Even if he’s a great guy, you can decide if the situation isn’t right for you. You can also decide that he’s worth the ostracism. Either way, your decision is valid.
@dapperBalsam6770 I am so sorry this has happened. I can relate a great deal and I know sometimes it feels like there are no answers. I am sending lots of warmth and support for your situation and I hope you find clarity and a path forward that suites you best.