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Am I being a mean wife?

 
 
Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 09:14 am
Let me start by saying I love and care about my husband. But we have a lot of problems. We've been married 5 years and it has been rocky since the start. It's my 2nd, his 3rd marriage. He has problems; more than I ever knew when I met him. He hid it well. Looking back, there were tons of warning signs that I ignored because I was so enamored with him. He gets angry at me a lot, loses it about every day. I find myself walking on pins needles around him. He hasn't had a steady job in a year now. He worked as a Project Manager for a construction site but quit over differences with another manager. He has been renovating homes ever since, on his own. The problem is that he cannot manage money at all. He has ruined my credit and has caused me to have judgments against me. I can't complain because he throws fits and gets mad whenever we discuss money. He got paid to do a small remodeling job back in April. The money is spent, and not all on the job. He is trying to finish the job, but of course is using MY paycheck to help fund it. He hasn't had a paycheck since around July. He is now super depressed all the time. He lies a lot-for instance, he has 2 friends that have offered him a great job at a company they work at, all he has to do is complete his resume. He hasn't done it or worked on it in 2 months. But he has lied and stated he already has the job, they just don't need him yet on the job. I know it's a lie. I have tip-toed around, being nice, being supportive, but I am done. I told him yesterday that he needs to get a job. He needs to start setting goals. I told him that he is the man of the house. He needs to start acting like it. If he wants to be a builder, be a builder, but do it right. He gets angry with me, but I am done sugar-coating things. Am I being mean? Am I being harsh with someone who has depression? I offered to go to counseling if need be.
 
jespah
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 09:22 am
@rngurl2017,
Counseling's not an if; it's a must.

He needs debt counseling. And probably a lot of other counseling as well (I am not a doctor).

You might want to seriously consider an exit from this marriage before your financial reputation is 100% shot.
rngurl2017
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 09:50 am
@jespah,
Thanks. I fear leaving is the inevitable answer; I just know I'm about all he has got. I see the fear and sadness in his eyes because he knows our life is crap. He has said it, and keeps apologizing for giving me a bad life. It makes me very sad at times, but I am also angry and bitter. I have brought up counseling with no answer from him.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 09:54 am
@rngurl2017,
Separate your finances asap. Get a lawyer involved with that if necessary.

Go for counselling on your own. He may choose to join you for couples counselling in the future once he gets his cr@p sorted out.

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ehBeth
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 09:56 am
@rngurl2017,
rngurl2017 wrote:
I just know I'm about all he has got.


nope

he's got himself and his skills

he apparently has friends

he needs to take care of himself in the same way you need to take care of yourself
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jespah
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 11:01 am
You're not being mean. You're leaving a sinking ship before you drown, too. And before you think I am suggesting to save him, I'm not. You don't have to save him from his actions. He's a grown man and can face his own consequences, particularly when he's tried to palm them off on you.
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PUNKEY
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 11:28 am
When did all this 'depression' behavior start? (irritability, anxiety, not thinking clearly,making bad business decisions )

Is he drinking, gambling, drugging?

He needs a physical. Agree on mutual ones first.

rngurl2017
 
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Reply Tue 15 Aug, 2017 02:36 pm
@PUNKEY,
I'm sure it started before I even knew him, but he hid it well until after we had been together for awhile. He has been mentally abusive in the past. I have forgiven him every time. No drinking or gambling, and no drugs.
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