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I got married in February of this year. Did not know him well enough, but love him dearly. He has a daughter with his ex of 8 years. She constantly comes in between us because of the daughter. She won't accept the marriage and will NEVER let me meet the daughter. Basically he left in July and went back to her. Its not working out for two reasons: they don't get along and he loves me as well. I want him to come home, but come home whole, not half anymore. He asked me to be patient and let him handle her and see what happens. There has been so many lies and deception that its hard to know whether he is still keeping me on a string for impure motives or whether he truly loves me. I want to be there and be his "friend" until he works things out, but am I setting myself up for disaster. It feels like it, but hes my husband and I love him. I want to do whatever it takes to make my marriage work. HELP!!!!
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ElizMae, you have come to the right place.<P>There is a lot of reading that will be suggested and it's one of the many reasons I am "bumping" your post.<P>How old is the daughter your husband shares with his X? This certainly does complicate your situation. No matter what, you need to get a counselor for you right away, if you haven't already. <P>You need to be good to you right now...by that I mean that you need to try to get some rest, make sure you have some healthy outlets, surround yourself with women friends, etc. You sound determined to make things work and that is the biggest step but let yourself just take little baby steps, too...we never want to hear it when we are in crisis but the old cliche rings true...Time is a healer of all wounds. <P>You will find tons of support here and lots of great advice. You will also find a caring community to help you through these difficult days. <P>Keep posting..don't think that any question is too dumb...the only bad questions are the ones not asked, right?<P>We care and we will help you however we can. <P>------------------<BR>Fresh Start
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Bump bump...come on "Oldie" MBs...help here, please. ElizMae is important to all of us.
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ElizMae,<P>You might get more response oner in the Divorce/Divorcing board, as it is a divorce type issue (not you and him - her and him). I'm sure some would have had similar experiences.<P>Another fast moving board is General QuestionsII.<P>I don't have any experience in your particular problem, but i hope these helped.<P>Nina
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