Youre lifestyles dont mesh and they probably never will. Bagge72 This is for your husband to do, but you have to let him know. I remember when I first moved in with my now husband I was so determined to split all expenses down the middle, even though at the time I was getting ripped off by my boss of the time (hed pay most of the people that worked for him whenever he felt like it, which was hardly ever). And its not as if the family bonded during their time together; they for the most part stayed in their own rooms reading and whatnot. Now that they are obviously not, it is definitely time for some conversation. You are asking how you can change him and his feelings on this and get him to grow up. silver_dragon_girl Although the LW said that the mom finds a reason to drop by for hours at a time if theyre at her place. But, in a very close and codependent family dynamic this doesnt get to really happen much. At least, most of the time. Then you need a different boyfriend. She thought he would change, and he hasnt. It was a huge fight, and the beginning of the end for us like Id asked if we could murder his folks! When I lived in Paris my host siblings were like that. Do something small to build trust, and then your relationship will slowly but surely flourish. Your husband fears marriage will estrange him from his family, so he has to visit them every weekend. Hes going to choose you. Yeah, I agree you should really talk to him about it. My boyfriend goes to his mom and dads every weekend doesnt think me or my children with him he used to text me all the time and call me he doesnt do that anymore weve been together 3 years and there any place he ever takes me is to the grocery store and back home and he doesnt even hardly touch or kiss or anything anymore I tell him I love him all the time hell tell me back but I feel that he just tells me because he doesnt want it to hurt me. The evening must be spent together as well? NOt exactly like you put it, but yes I believe there are certain things (finances mostly) that def have to be discussed prior to moving in with your SO. For the first two months we dated, hed go and see his mom for an hour or two during the weekend, because I lived in the same town as she did and as my parents did. Its a worldwide treasure hunt. They just enjoy your and your boyfriends company and would be happy, it sounds like, if you never left. Two things.. I would focus on how you miss spending time just the two of you, exploring the city, going to your favorite restaurants, etc. i dont know every time i go to assume anything i say the little rhyme to myself in my head. Communication is always the basis of solving any problem. June 18, 2014, 9:59 am, Haha, I think this is quite extreme. Ann Cannon. I really like going on dates and spending time with just you on Saturday and exploring the city, parton_doll . It is starting to really upset me he wants me to move the 30 min ride closer to his family for what ? My guess is this is the first real issue thats cropped up since they started dating and shes been stricken with communication paralysis. if it works for you, thats all that matters. I never read the letters, just the headline, but I can tell by the headline alone that its normal. LW, you are not being unreasonable! Oh yeah I forgot about that. That scenario is even more likely if your husband is apeople pleaserand doesnt know how to say no. Well, then you are simply NOT a match. Much of the advice seems to center around just talking to the boyfriend about the problem and even asking why the LW wrote to Wendy after only 3 weeks of a problem, without talking to bf. LW is definitely being reasonable in not wanting to spend every weekend with her boyfriends family. But are they really guilting the boyfriend? it was just a sort of tradition. I dont think that is healthy. If one or a few things are particularly very important to you, then those will most likely be discussed just because. AKchic All I will say is that I could not be with this man. Please see my post below.. Tell him youre staying home three weekends out of four (which is completely reasonable) and hes welcome to stay with you or hes free to go see his parents, but you live in the city because you like the urban life and the weekend is your time to enjoy that life. Thats precisely how you might feel because you dont want your husband to not see his family at all, but does he have to every weekend? and it sounds like she hasnt even tried to discuss this current issue with him. A lot to balancenot a lot of time spent with the fam. you still have some kinks to work out and a lot to learn about eachother! Who does that? A lot of family time. My husband and I are very much like you all except reversed. Lemongrass I would blow my brains out if I were with someone who needed to do something every single weekend all weekend long, even if it were just go to a friend or family members house. What I dont agree with, personally, is doing it interrogation style. . Although, if this has been a pattern for him & its all he knows,& him & his family think its completely normal, the chance of getting him to acknowledge there is an issue is very slim. You go along with him to his familys house. Either way, if she doesnt want to be there every weekend, this is the time to discuss it. GatorGirl muchachaenlaventana I can use a personal example as well. And unless he has something planned, he stays in reading/watching TV/listening to music until bed at midnight. And it really annoys you when they play the victim role, and on the phone, they are sad when you tell them that you wont visit them this weekend. Now, I usually call my mom once a week and my MIL occasionally. It certainly wasnt for me or any of my friends when they took the next step. Dont necessarily agree with this.. For example, if he goes there during the day, has lunch with them, and then comes home and spends time with her, I dont think that is such a bad arrangement. You could always lighten the mood a little by telling them you need time together to practice making their future grandkids. This LW specifically has a problem during the summer/fall months (so 6 months tops, depending where she lives) when he gets to come home *only some weekends* so not every single weekend, and he spends a majority of his time with his family and the LW. Id say first, talk to him and say that you dont want to spend every weekend at his parents place. Or pick berries. WebWe spend far more time during the year with husbands family. LW, how about writing back with the details? but, i mean my husband and i just talked about it. Granted I dont live at home so definitely value all the time I get there, but some people just are more comfortable/prefer being around their family. Looking for signs and cues is, as sure you might be, assumption. In short, you havent had time to even get to the point where your differences might start to come to lightand then become dealbreakers. Sources: Ive studied psychology and dysfunctional family dynamics for years. So why are you still with him? My friends personalities changed drastically bitter, enraged, drug and booze binges, even suicidal ideation because losing Mommy destroyed them. If you spent every weekend together in the city before you lived together, it would seem that thats something he enjoys doing. In the end, you owe it to yourself to be cognizant of that. It is not wrong to Want to spend time with loved ones, but as an adult you ought to be fair and accommodating of your partner and potential kids. YES! Next time, instead of going on trips together, try eating out or going for a picnic. Go to a zoo! January 20, 2012, 9:16 am, LW I would sit down and talk with your BF. Its not a matter of never visiting his parents, but of not visiting every weekend. In many cultures that is the norm. This is especially important ifhis parents dont respect boundaries. Which wouldnt have happened before since she maybe didnt realize how much he wanted to/did see his family. You do like to see people you love, right? She simply doesnt have to be at the parents place with her boyfriend that often. Because the simple fact that you are moving in together means things will not just continue as they are. remember, its only been 3 weeks since you moved in. He is an adult & his main focus should be on his relationship. If you are an introvert, unlike your husband, who is a social butterfly, there are more reasons for arguments. Ok, fine, I do this. The adult children are taught to never make a decision without consulting the parents or family. You might even consider scheduling family holidays to spend time with your husbands family, so that you can strengthen your bonds with your husbands family while also strengthening your bond with him. Alternatively, you can figure out what specific times are appropriate for him to spend with his parents. bittergaymark Through good communication and a fair division of labor, these chores can be tolerable or even enjoyable. June 18, 2014, 12:41 pm. Maybe a couple times a week for dinner. Look at the situation from everyones position. Explain to him that you value your time together just the two of you and make some suggestion as to how you could spend that time. Some things you may never known until you move in together. He even startedtalking badly about your family, and you feel he wants to distance you from them. June 18, 2014, 10:50 am. January 20, 2012, 11:06 am. 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