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  • Kristen, I have no advice for you that hasn't already been given, but I wanted to post an invisible hug.

     

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  • KB- on the off chance you come back to this thread-  everyone here has great advice. Only you know what is right for you and it may take you a while to figure out what that is. For me it took over a year including a year of couples therapy every week. In the end, I realized as much as we love each other and as much as he tried to change, he couldnt meet my needs. I got tired of sacrificing my happiness for his. I KNOW he would have done anything and everything he could. Ulimately what he could give just wasnt enough for me. Maybe I'm selfish, but I realized this is my life and as scary as being alone is, its better than being unhappy everyday. Its murky and you will waffle, but when you know its the right thing, you will know. I hated when people said that because I just didnt know. Then, as I was sitting in a cab after being gone on a 5 week business trip I realized I DREADED going home. That's no way to live.

     I wish you the very best  and hope that you can make the best decision for you.

    you've always been nice to me on this board (the rare times I post) but I want you to know I KNOW what you are going through and even though you dont know me, I'm thinking about you,

     

  • Seriously thank you all so much. I'm holding some things back for confidentiality (things mike knows) but I totally appreciate all the thoughts and sharing of stories. I never ever thought we would be here. Ever.
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    KB- on the off chance you come back to this thread-  everyone here has great advice. Only you know what is right for you and it may take you a while to figure out what that is. For me it took over a year including a year of couples therapy every week. In the end, I realized as much as we love each other and as much as he tried to change, he couldnt meet my needs. I got tired of sacrificing my happiness for his. I KNOW he would have done anything and everything he could. Ulimately what he could give just wasnt enough for me. Maybe I'm selfish, but I realized this is my life and as scary as being alone is, its better than being unhappy everyday. Its murky and you will waffle, but when you know its the right thing, you will know. I hated when people said that because I just didnt know. Then, as I was sitting in a cab after being gone on a 5 week business trip I realized I DREADED going home. That's no way to live.

     I wish you the very best  and hope that you can make the best decision for you.

    you've always been nice to me on this board (the rare times I post) but I want you to know I KNOW what you are going through and even though you dont know me, I'm thinking about you,

     

    Aww moojunk. I am so sorry. I hope you are feeling more at peace now. 

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    imagemoojunk:

    KB- on the off chance you come back to this thread-  everyone here has great advice. Only you know what is right for you and it may take you a while to figure out what that is. For me it took over a year including a year of couples therapy every week. In the end, I realized as much as we love each other and as much as he tried to change, he couldnt meet my needs. I got tired of sacrificing my happiness for his. I KNOW he would have done anything and everything he could. Ulimately what he could give just wasnt enough for me. Maybe I'm selfish, but I realized this is my life and as scary as being alone is, its better than being unhappy everyday. Its murky and you will waffle, but when you know its the right thing, you will know. I hated when people said that because I just didnt know. Then, as I was sitting in a cab after being gone on a 5 week business trip I realized I DREADED going home. That's no way to live.

     I wish you the very best  and hope that you can make the best decision for you.

    you've always been nice to me on this board (the rare times I post) but I want you to know I KNOW what you are going through and even though you dont know me, I'm thinking about you,

     

    Aww moojunk. I am so sorry. I hope you are feeling more at peace now. 

     Thanks Mod- I am. Back home surrounded by family and friends- where I always wanted to be.

  • imagemoojunk:
    imagemodb1rd:
    Aww moojunk. I am so sorry. I hope you are feeling more at peace now. 

     Thanks Mod- I am. Back home surrounded by family and friends- where I always wanted to be.

    Sorry to hear you had a rough time but sounds like you're happy now and that's what counts. Were you originally from the East Coast or am I making that up?

    ETA: I stupidly hit post before I finished my thought. I imagine being that far from family and friends made things even tougher so I'm glad you're back close to your support system.

    I'm pretty sure it's pronounced your mom's a moron and if you didn't have your name legally changed by the age of 22, so are you. Unless you're from another continent. -Groomz
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