i hate my husband because of his mother

When my husband was two, she gave him weed to try to get him to go to sleep, and saw nothing wrong with being naked around him and allowing other females to be naked around him clear up to his teen years. Keeping a promise and caring for another these things sound great on paper. I will add that I dont think it is wise to buy a house she cant afford. Learn what to do when you dont like your husband in the following: 13 Tips on What to Do if You Dislike Your Spouse, ? If she does in fact have mental health issues, whether or not they are consequent to the stroke, they should be assessed and addressed appropriately, but that doesnt excuse her demanding and entitled behaviour either. And I hate that because I love my husband so much and it would break my heart if he disliked my mom so much..but yet my mom and his are complete opposites. From your original comment I wouldnt have known. Know that youre not alone in this struggle, there are support groups for family members of stroke victims (try an internet search) It might be worth checking them out to get ideas from others in your situation about what they have done for care of their relatives when problem solving deficits are leading to unsafe living conditions. No matter how much you love your spouse, there will be days when you hate their guts. June 18, 2015, 11:02 am. Nicole As long as your partner tries their best, it would be best not harshly to criticize them. Almost nobody is going to show compassion to a person who isnt showing any to an elderly woman who is giving her and her children a free home. I've always worked full time and he's only ever worked 15 to 20 hours. Speaking of whichwho among you plans to hold your adult child to a promise made when they were younger and living a different situation? And I wasnt even the primary care giver! But I dont personally feel as much anger towards the letter writer as some of the other commenters. Once you figure the problem out, it will be easy. If it was that awful, she should have put her foot down and moved before now. Are you happy within yourself? @Diablo, I think the comments chiding grown children for not having infinite patience and tolerance for aging parents might hit a nerve for adults who arent as close with their parents or in-laws. We expect it to be a perfect partnership between two individuals in love who are ready to build a home. You. Aubrey Ray She was FAR nicer to me than LWs MIL is to her. You probably thought everything would be rosy forever, but thats not true. But you need to get over yourself and recognize that your husband is stepping up and doing the right thing by caring for his ailing mother. June 18, 2015, 10:02 am. But when my husband made the promise to always care for his mother, he wasnt married, didnt have a step-child or a brand new baby on the way. He never has time for you (even when he's home). Radical thought, I know Sigh. But now honey under a year is considered a big no-no because of tiny spores which can be life-threatening. You may have your husband because there are underlying differences you refused to settle. If not and he wants her in the same home, how can you make it a better environment? If so, Id say you need to prioritize finding a job for yourself and making some money so that you can get your own place at some point. Be supportive of your husband and understanding as your spouse learns these new traits. You might say, I hate my husband, because he has hurt you a lot in the past. However, after marriage, things change: partners recognize each other better, including advantages and disadvantages. Sorry, but is the MIL is that bad off, she belongs in a place where she can be looked after 24/7 and there senior citizen apartments that have such care that comes with them. Earlier I was thinking, what does she mean, a promise to take care of his mother? I really think they should move out and rent awhile and find an alternative way to take care of the MIL. Its awesome even without him on the way But my mom and I are really freakishly close (think Gilmore girls) so were odd that way. Marriage doesnt mean you stopped treating your partner like you used to when you were courting. It sounds like she has some assets so she probably would need to private pay but check out disability/elderly services with your county to see if there are local community based options to try and take some of the weight off of the caregiving which may make it more tolerable or help connect you with a care center for her if she is too unwell to live on her own again with sometimes help. I think I would have a really hard time accepting this situation if I were the letter writer. The fact that Mom is providing the roof currently does not give her carte blanche for any and all bad behaviour. You might hate your husband when he does something you dont like. My mom gave me a teaspoon of sugar for hiccups, and I certainly did not have a sugar addiction, in fact, I didnt like overly sweet things or soda or icing when I was a kid. It wasnt the red wedding. You dont get to complain about the free place youve been crashing in for however many months, no matter how much deep cleaning you had to do to make it livable. I know its tempting to ask how the hell did LW get herself into this situation?, but the more important question is how to get out of it. Had she never visited her? In my minds eye, she was, like jumping on the kitchen center island to demonstrate how to swim the butterfly or something. It sounds like they are all (MIL included) living in pretty shitty conditions. It could be taking her to get her hair done, helping her clean up after her dog, doing yard work for her, etc. Frankly, that is not my responsibility. Not that I think you have to have experienced giving care to a difficult elderly/disabled person to comment on this, but I have. . If anything, it sounds like she is starved for contact, whether she knows that or not. But if this happens frequently, you must ask yourself, Why do I feel like I hate my husband?. But she did and now I cant help feeling for her, a little bit. How did you get them?? Raccoon eyes That is true, she may be overwhelmed. I promised my mom that she could live in the east wing of my giant mansionguess whatshes not holding me to a promise I made as a child. I agree compassion is often the best tool when dealing with difficult people. Youre willing to make the enormous sacrifice of living rent-free with your horrible MIL now, while you cant afford your own place, but as soon you have a job and wont need any of her finances, you will no longer be willing to make any kind of sacrifice when it comes to her and believe your husband should break his promise to take care of her? I want to know how messed up the husband is from how shitty of a mother he had. M. MiraclesHappenBelieve. . We were always made responsible if our youngest sister got angry or had a tantrum. It wont make him change, and guess what? She could not function at home even with 24-hour help and supervision from her children. Theres a nicer way to present it. The thing is if she wasnt happy she should have moved out. And if you cant afford your own place yet because you and your husband are both unemployed, then TOUGH SHIT. As a result, you begin to project your fears on your husband and marriage. I have a feeling your tune would be very different. LW Ive been trying to come up with a compassionate response all morning. We think they have failed and hate them when they dont meet our unrealistic expectations. However, you will stop hating your husband when you acknowledge your role in the situation. You fight over the most trivial thing and give no room for mistakes. And some of your concerns being naked? June 18, 2015, 10:11 am. Banking on getting a job right after graduation is not a good idea. For what we have (3 bedrooms, 1 bath on one side, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on the other and a usable but not completely finished basement on both sides that are the size of the upstairs) we would have paid at least twice as much for a house with the same number of rooms (or even fewer). Also, I saw my mom naked all the time. Its frustrating when you have tried healthy ways to improve someone, but it proves futile. Not true. You can also take the advice of many marriage counselors and therapists if you need more enlightenment. Effective and intentional communication cant be overemphasized. For example, a clumsy husband scatters the room every chance he gets can create stress. If hes trying his best to make you happy, the least you can do is to appreciate him. LOL about the almost impaled my pregnant belly on a knife comment. Sep 27, 2019 at 1:55 PM. by recognizing they are different from you through their opinions, experiences, and values. The famous statement that marriage isnt a bed of roses comes true here. Hey, drama queen, I think you dropped your tiara. Oh, come on. I own a duplex with my mom (she lives on one side, we live on the other) and I think that will come in handy years down the road when she needs care but wants to keep her independence. You wont see such a trait when you are courting because he is a good pretender. Do I hope that he still makes time for me and does what he can to help in my hour of need? It is simply about being able to express your thoughts honestly and openly to your spouse. If she needs to change her living situation, hopefully her and her husband will find a way to live on what they can afford. When you hate your husband so much, could there be another person? What do I mean? 3 Detrimental Effects of Lack of Communication in Marriage, Marriage Is Not About Your Happiness but Is About Compromise, The Importance of Date Night in a Marriage and Tips to Make It Happen, Indeed, you are lovers, but that doesnt take away the place of respect. I Hate My Husband: The Reasons Why When a couple gets married they imagine that they will be loving and happy during their life. Her husbands promise isnt a promise, its a life sentence. (Little sis called CPS on my father at age 14, claiming he was physically abusing her, which is absolutely not true, and put herself in to foster care. June 18, 2015, 9:44 am. honeybeenicki (Right?) Id look into a home health aide. I wouldnt either (especially with her issues with falls and a newborn). Why does he even get an opinion?The conversation that needs to happen here is between the LW and the husband. For whatever that is worth. TaraMonster If you have a relationship/dating question I can help answer, you can send me your letters at wendy@dearwendy.com. Since the husband was coming out of the military I dont think they had much chance to see how the MIL was living and how she had changed. LW sounds like she is living in an abusive and unsanitary environment. I kept thinking what if you need to be taken care of someday by your husband? I for one love and respect my son enough that I would never make him feel guilty for living his life. They had to know going in what the situation would be like, but hey! what were you doing on the counter?) We have been together for about 13 years, married for 3. I *DO* appreciate how difficult that has to be for the LW, and I can empathize with that frustration. Yeah, this is pretty horrible. So let me see if I understand this. Are you stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? Soooo I think that Husband promised to step in and take care of his mother. Your spouse is your stepchild. If you listen to more of these unpleasant experiences or witness them, it may affect your perception of a healthy marriage. honeybeenicki The situation of her living alone, in her house, should be remedied. And it is very easy to assume one can imagine what it takes to care for someone. It does not have to be living with her. As long as your partner tries their best, it would be best not harshly to criticize them. She came into this house totally unaware of the current state of her MILs condition, was totally unprepared to handle it, and her husband seemingly isnt on board with making changes (ie he wants to buy another house eventually and keep on living together). Be an adult, support yourself, and if you need help, accept it graciously and compassionately and dont look your gift horse in the mouth (i.e. . She never lets him get discouraged. Nicole This article will provide the answers you need. something random June 18, 2015, 9:56 am. But hatred for ones spouse doesnt surface for no reason. In addition, she has fallen asleep with candles still lit, and left knives on the counter (I almost impaled my pregnant belly on one!). Yes she had a free place to live, but how free was it considering they payed the bills, bought the groceries and more. On top of all that, she has a bad memory and the worst judgment and I dont want my daughter or newborn to be around her. ? Once the wife tables her grievances and apologizes, the couple goes right back to loving each other. Why do I feel like my husband hates me? I agree with Wendy that caring for someone doesnt mean having to live with them and care for them yourself. However, my mother-in-law's fault is also to a large extent in all this. This is because this attitude of his not only spoils the mood of the people around him but it is also not the same as before. We were on the same page. Have some compassion and dont treat people like inconveniences when they are helping you out financially. Otherwise, its bound to bring out hatred in one person. It happened to my cousins daughter, although she wasnt pregnant. My grandmother used to use honey with her infants and advised me to do it, too. Is there any money that can be spent on outsourcing care for the mother? "I Hate that My Husband Takes Care of His Mother" In the beginning, I absolutely adored my MIL and had no worries about the promise my husband had made (long before I knew him) to always take care of her because she had a stroke several years earlier. We don't see mil very often for many reasons. Now Im not reeling from yesterdays letter (I didnt have time) but as far as entitlement goes its one thing to think youve made an arrangement that is mutually beneficial for everyone involved, its another to realize youve signed on to be the tenet and care-taker for the landlord from hell for the next few decades. Dear Wendy I think it would be an act of compassion to carefully consider that other people may have their own reasons for having a completely different set of expectations for themselves regarding their parents/in-laws besides just being a bad son or daughter that doesnt care about a helpless elder. It was her idea to live with her MIL because she needed her, and know that she wont she just plans to leave her to her fate, and make her husband leave her too. Another way to stop hating your spouse is to remember the good old days. June 18, 2015, 10:49 am, honeybeenicki I also know that its easy to talk about hiring care takers, but reality is that home care is very expensive and often difficult to get reimbursed by insurance. The temporary hatred you feel often fades once your husband changes or you get what you want. The issue isnt about hating your partner. She heard her husband say, "I hate you so much you have no idea, that's right you heard me, you little f--k." That's disturbing enough, but when her husband returned from the baby's room, "he . Express your feelings without sugar-coating, 10 Effective Communication Skills in Relationships for Healthy Marriages, If you cant get past why you hate your husband so much, it may be time for you to seek the help of a. . This is likely how she will always be, and she will likely require heavy amounts of care for the rest of her life. Also, with the balance issues there probably arent many activities MIL can do entirely independently, unless the house has had major adaptations to it (railing etc), and I am willing to bet that is not the case. Of course people are going to judge. I loved this response! Addie Pray Sometimes in order to be a good person, you have to accept crappy circumstances, and I dont think its wrong to acknowledge that you dont like it. My MIL and I are not close. It does make me think the FIL has a point about her exaggerating safety issues as an excuse to try to get what she wants. I have made my concerns clear to my husband that I do not want her living with us when we move out. As much as love brings you together, know that you will face some challenges, such as financial constraints, housing problems, issues about children, etc. Have you considered getting in home care, getting her into assisted living, ect. It could be and really, should be, in your husbands case finding adequate home care or a living environment where his mother will get the physical and medical attention she obviously needs. If you feel disconnected or frustrated about the state of your marriage but want to avoid separation and/or divorce, the marriage.com course meant for married couples is an excellent resource to help you overcome the most challenging aspects of being married. No wonder she keeps herself in her room all day. That is for my DH to do since it is his mother. Hey MIL, I am a little concerned because of your health problems about the safety of the baby, but Id love if youd help with XYZ when you can and if you want to. Why was that? June 18, 2015, 1:07 pm. Is it normal to hate your husband? And maybe it wouldnt be too hard. If your husband treats you formally and forgets to enjoy your union, you may start hating him. It makes sense for the letter writer not to delay graduation or accumulate debt or dip into savings during a temporary situation if they were ultimately planning on living with the MIL, anyway. 2. In essence, you can hate something or someone you love from time to time when things dont go your way. . I havent cared for an in-law but I have lived with someone in hospice care who could no longer take care of themselves long term. Probably not the last. Your MIL sounds ill maybe mentally ill, in addition to suffering whatever lasting effects she has from her stroke. They can come several times a week and help the MIL take a bath, wash her hair and change clothes. Talk to your husband about what he means by caring for her. Not My Promise. Life is unpredictable, and marriage is full of surprises. Our first responsibility is ALWAYS to our minor children. And sometimes ill-prepared panicked people arent model human beings who can clearly assess every situation and respond with the appropriate amount of compassion. Now that you know why you hate your husband, it is best to know ways to stop it. Why do I feel like I hate my husband? The harsh truth is that you have a vague and unrealistic idea of marriage. Sell the property if necessary to get out of the situation. Accepting that fact will save you from getting worried. When you approach this you HAVE to have some empathy. June 18, 2015, 10:36 am. Somewhere along the way, this influenced you to have a dysfunctional view on relationships. , RedRoverRedRover Having a selfish husband means being stuck with stunted communication in your marriage. Hate is a strong word. Tell her to reframe, tell her not to welsh on her MIL, tell her its the price she pays for being family and getting a free house, but why is it so wrong to do it with with a different tone? June 18, 2015, 11:29 am. . something random However, a husband attached to his mother at the hip might be more of a problem. Wendy, I think your column was great advice for this letter writer. I for one, aknowledge that these living conditions must be very difficult. something random i hate my husband because of his mother santa margherita chianti classico 2014 intertops sports betting i hate my husband because of his mother May 10, 2022 June 18, 2015, 2:12 pm. Yes, it is if he refuses to reciprocate the love and gesture. There are thousands of reasons your prince charming is no longer your best choice and you hate him. Hes feeding her a line. What does it mean to. You probably hate him because he is flawed. So I suppose I really not adding much to the conversation here, so I will just end there. She got in way over her head. I for one would be going nuts if I were in this situation. I wouldnt exactly be thrilled to live under those conditions either. And if Id been pregnant, I definitely would have run into it. If you and your partner disagree, you can talk through the reasons and try to reach a compromise that leaves you both satisfied. Some of the over the top descriptions (impaled from a knife on the counter?!? It doesnt matter if you say, I hate living with my husband. It wont change anything unless you let him know your feelings. You complain, complain, complain about everything you have to do for her and how grossed out you are by her and about this horrible promise your husband made to, gasp, care for his ailing mother, but wouldnt you want your kids to show some care for you if you werent able to care for yourself and they were in a position to help out a little? They often have tons of options for activities and just getting out may help her mental and emotional well being. 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