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He doesn't know if he can be a good husband

Amber, on February 26, 2021 at 1:09 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 11

Hey all.

Just thought to leave this here.

We have been together almost six years. We were supposed to have gotten married last year but due to covid we've postponed. Recently he's been in a different headspace and has decided to tell me that he doesn't know if he can be a good husband to me. He's an artist working on many projects (whether that means coming out with a new book, making a movie, etc)

He thinks he suddenly cannot have both and needs to choose between career or love. He expressed how he doesn't want to hate me when we're married. at some point he chooses to say we can just commit to each other without all the legal paperwork, but that feels confusing. If we were to live together it's still the same deal. He agreed with me on this since he didn't think that one through.

We've agreed to give each other space, mostly so that he can take time to actually process and think about what he really wants but I currently don't know what *I* am personally taking the space for. it feels like I am only wasting my time. We're each others best friend and we do love each other, but now it just sounds like he still has a lot of growing up to do and I am only setting myself up for failure. I am heartbroken.


11 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs. Spring, on February 26, 2021 at 12:46 PM
  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry.

    DH and I are both in theatre, so this is not the first time I've heard someone make the false claim that they can only focus on one. It's ... kind of a deflection of the whatever his real issue is, and he's doing both of you a disservice.

    I can only say that counseling will help. (And a good cry and ice cream.)

    You could *try* couples' counseling, but I think he needs individual stuff, first.

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I’m so sorry you’re going through this- that’s very painful. I agree with Rebecca- he needs to figure out what the real issue is...
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  • Lauren
    Expert July 2021
    Lauren ·
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    I am sorry you are going through this. Sounds like he is unsure and you have to deal with that.
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  • Katie
    VIP August 2020
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    Amber, I am so sorry you are going through this. My heart breaks for you. I have been in long term relationships before meeting my husband, so I’ve been there. A therapist gave me this advice - you give yourself what you believe you deserve in this life. From personal experience, pray on it. I’m a firm believer God will always lead you to your true path. Sending you strength and steadiness while you’re navigating through the situation ❤️❤️❤️
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  • V
    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    It sounds like he is making up excuses. Who knows what the real issue is, but it shouldn't be up to you to wait around while he figures it out. He also should have never proposed if he wasn't 100% sure he was ready for marriage. You deserve someone who knows what he wants and won't string you along.
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  • Katie
    VIP August 2021
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    I agree with all of this. I'm so very sorry you are going through this.
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  • Samantha
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    Samantha ·
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    You deserve to be married to someone who is excited to be married to you!
    He has saved you a lot, a LOT, of future pain. I know a few authors, men and women (some who even make enough off their books to support a family) and all of them are married and have children.
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    Expert September 2020
    Amanda ·
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    Believe what he’s telling you... if he already has this precedent in his mind it will likely manifest. Good luck and get on and enjoy your life!
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  • Biaani
    Expert May 2021
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    Hi Amber. So sorry you're going through this. I agree with Samantha you should marry someone who will value and cherish you. You shouldn't have to be waiting around. Might hurt a lot now but it'll be SO worth moving on and finding true happiness. know your worth girl Smiley heart *air hug*

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  • Kasey
    Dedicated June 2022
    Kasey ·
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    I am so sorry you are going through this. I was in a position like this before. He would tell me he wasn't good enough for me and that he wouldn't make a good husband (thoughts that stemmed from low self esteem). Our relationship was either stagnant and we didn't grow or we were on breaks where he had to 'figure out what he wanted'. It took me five years to finally realize that I wasn't going to be able to change his mind about the way he thought and had to end it. It was hard at the time but in the end, it was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.

    You should be with someone that is excited to be with you and looks forward to your future and your growth together as much as you are. I wish you the best of luck!

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    Giving you virtual hugs, darling. Definitely pray and/or meditate on this.
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