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Post by Jerra on Jan 18, 2014 22:08:29 GMT -5
Hi Justus,
I have been dating my ex-husband for five years. (He was my second husband.) We divorced in the mid-1990s. Two years ago, he took a job out of state, but we have continued to see each other. When we're alone together, we have a wonderful time and are very happy. The problem is between him and my son from my first marriage. They do not get along, never have and probably never will. It was the reason our marriage failed. My son has just graduated from high school and will be going to a local college in the fall. My ex thinks it is time for me to sell my house and move in with him. If I do that, it will leave my son with no home base. I love my son. He has never been in trouble and is an honor student. Even though he is 18, I know he still needs me close by for the next few years. I also love my ex, but he has terminated our relationship because he says I have made him "second fiddle" by not agreeing to sell my house and join him at this time. I offered to keep my home here and travel back and forth as needed until my son is out of college. My ex insists that is ridiculous. I am brokenhearted. What other solution could I have possibly made?
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Post by JustUs on Jan 19, 2014 6:35:43 GMT -5
Hello Jerra,
Well, your son is grown but you are right, he still will need guidance as a young adult. Your second husband is wrong for trying to make you decide between he and your child. What's going on between him and your son is more of a male ego thing. You are the woman stuck between the two. Don't worry. If your (ex)husband waited all this time for your son to go off to school, he won't leave now. You stood your ground and even offered a compromise. The ball is in his court. He shouldn't want you to go a place that you won't feel comfortable, it will only cause a strain on the relationship. Pray on the situation but I'm sure the wind will blow him back, loving your son is not a deal breaker.
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