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#53529 11/13/98 08:30 AM
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Well, here goes. My husband and I have been married a year now. In that year he has worked one job which lasted about a month. He was "let go" because they thought he was stealing from the register (he wasn't). There were circumstances in the first few months of our marriage that kept him from working, and that was ok....then. Now we have moved back to his home state so that he can be with his family and get work. I made this sacrifice for him so he could be happier. This is my second marriage by the way, and I have 3 children from my first marriage. For the first month that we lived her, we lived with his mother, so he probably felt it unnecessary to HAVE to go to work. But now we are on our own, living in an apartment that is really too expensive for us to live in. We agreed if we got this apartment, that we would both probably have to work. I do not HAVE to go to work as I get a monthly income from the government. So, why should I go to work and he stay home? I have done that in the past, and it really is not a good idea because of the kids. Lately, this situation has gotten way out of hand. I am becoming very resentful of the fact that he is not taking on his husbandly responsibility of taking on a job to support the family. It seems he just wants to free-load since there is money coming in. I was being the "giver", providing him with whatever he needed. But those days are over...the "taker" has taken over and it doesn't look good. When do I say "enough is enough"? Sometimes I feel that it is very superficial to want my husband to work, but it is more than just the financial aspect. He doesn NOTHING with his time! He has an interview in a few days. But I am worried that even if he does get the job, that he will find a reason, sooner or later, to quit. Or even lie to me and say that he was fired. I have lost alot of trust and respect for this man. Is it possible to get it back? Anyone's support will be greatly appreciated. <br>

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Donna144: I personally would have a hard time respecting a man who didn't love me enough to get out and financially support me. You are absolutely right to expect that from him. <br>Lisa

#53531 11/17/98 02:22 PM
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Lisa,<br>I have lost alot of respect for my husband. It's a real shame too. And with that lack of respect, there is also a lack of trust. He says he's trying, but how do I know? I dont want to accuse him of lying, so what do I do? Follow him? Believe me, I have thought of it. Thanks for your support.


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