please help Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 hi all I have been with my husband for 7 years. our relationship has gotten to the point where it could end any day. I am trying to avoid that. The problem in our relationship is everytime we get in to argument or a fight I never know what to say. Usually it is my fault b/c I would make promisses to him and eend up breaking them. As soon as we fight I go in to a silent mode and my mind goes to blank. I don't have a clue about what to say or how to make him feel better or understand. I would get upset and cry and then he feels bad and then instead of me fixing the situation he makes me feel better instead. I guess it has gotten up to a point where he is completely heart broken, he can not rely on me for anything and he is thinking if this is worth all the pain that is causing him. I do love him alot he is a great guy and I don't want to lose him. my question is what should I do right now to make him understand that I do care and if in the future we get in to a fight what do i say other than I am sorry to make him feel better? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Hi, I'm sorry for all the troubles you're going through.... it sounds like you're in a lot of pain.... it's time to get proactive; 1. Stop making promises, of any kind... if there are issues, they need to be worked on together. Giving promises you can't keep, is doing nothing but harmed. make sure he isn't "extracting" promises from you. 2. Get some counseling... by yourself, and with him.;.... if he won't go, then go by yourself.... make a list of what the fights and arguments are about if you can.... 3. Are you depressed? Make an appointment for a check up with your doctor.... if you are then you need to geet on anti depressants, even for a short while. 4. Talk talk talk to your husband.... but not during a fight. Pick a time hwen he is not tired, and you aren't in a panic over something.... let him know you want to work things out. 5. Do some soul searching... when did the dynamics of your relationship change? Think hard. Did something or some even trigger it to change? good luck, keep us posted hi all I have been with my husband for 7 years. our relationship has gotten to the point where it could end any day. I am trying to avoid that. The problem in our relationship is everytime we get in to argument or a fight I never know what to say. Usually it is my fault b/c I would make promisses to him and eend up breaking them. As soon as we fight I go in to a silent mode and my mind goes to blank. I don't have a clue about what to say or how to make him feel better or understand. I would get upset and cry and then he feels bad and then instead of me fixing the situation he makes me feel better instead. I guess it has gotten up to a point where he is completely heart broken, he can not rely on me for anything and he is thinking if this is worth all the pain that is causing him. I do love him alot he is a great guy and I don't want to lose him. my question is what should I do right now to make him understand that I do care and if in the future we get in to a fight what do i say other than I am sorry to make him feel better? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Have you considered keeping your promises to him or not making any at all so he won't have anything to get upset about? Link to post Share on other sites
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