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March 16, 2007, 12:02 pm PDT

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oh yea...a soap opera it is. I thought we were past that though. Most of the soap opera stuff came when we were young and immature. Thats when I also went out to bars all night and hung out a friends houses all the time. She wanted me to change back then and she had every right to. It was hard to change but I see now that it wasn't right what I was doing and I love being a family man now.

 

Are there any certain marriage retreats you suggest? After knowing her so long I think I know what she's feeling. She still loves me but she's put up a wall because she's been unhappy (for whatever reason). She would love to work it out but is afraid that it'll be just a repeat of the last time we tried to work things out. When she feels unhappy about things it's always easier to project everything onto me and see the tings that I do to make her unhappy instead of seeing the whole picture. I think she might do it but it'll take convincing. If I knew she would be happy divorced then I would do that but I think she can be happy married again. We just hav to work on it starting by her unhappiness issues. I mean when we are having our good times our love just illuminates. We are always trying to please the other and making that effort. Thats the part that we have to try to get back. We need to work on issues that we have in a contructive manner and not set ourselves up for failure. I just need to get her to take that step and try.

Okay; You have got some hope going and that is good. I personally dont know of any marriage retreats but you will need a whole weekend without your kids. I mentioned Harville Hendrix. He is excellent and holds workshops and retreats on marriage and he has been on Oprah and Dr.Phil. Google him and then get some of his books. He is smart when it comes to this stuff.

Also; Google marriage retreats and counselors in your area and see what you can find. I will look it up for you from here and then post if I can. You live in Ohio so that is a big place and should have something.

This is minor but maybe today you can buy some flowers and make a nice dinner and just be

somewhat romantic towards her even if she doesnt respond. Atleast you are trying.

Let us know!!!

 


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