Got into an arguement the other day with my wife about not wanting to go out - mainly because i had not gotten any sleep the night before. In the arguement, my wife accused me of not wanting to ever go out, as well as the fact that i don't have friends. Both are true to a certain extent. No, i do not have any friends that i call on the phone or hang out with. i do have friends at work, but really only socialize with them at work. I guess they are really just co-workers then!? I used to have alot of friends actually, but for some weird reason, they seemed to drift away from me after i got married - despite me trying to stay in touch with them. This never really affected me much, i don't think. But now, there is really no one that i can share my interests with. I really don't consider myself as one of "the guys", because i am not into football or baseball or hockey or basketball. I seem to be content on just socializing with coworkers at work and any time beyond work, i am with family. I do admit that i don't always like to go out to social events or into the public for that matter. But it is not like i just hole myself up. I have alot of hobbies that i like to do, like reading and building models, but in the last couple of years i have not been able to do much of this. I do ahve a daughter who i love to death, but it seems to be hard to steal some free time. Even before my daughter, i felt like i was put on a guilt trip by my wife when i did my hobby. She would always complain how i would sit there for hours, the smell of the paints and glue, etc. She does the same when i am on my laptop. However,s he spends way more time on her laptop then i do on mine. I am on anti-depressents and i have been for many years now. I also do suffer from PTSD becasue of my childhood. I have tried to make myself happy in any way i can think of. I really hope that my daughter does not become like me, because she is such a smart and happy little girl. I am not sure where i was going with this, but i guess i am just trying to get stuff off my chest. I only wish that some people could understand what i go through on a daily basis. I want a happy life, i want a happy marriage and family, i want my wife to be happy and i want my daughter to grow up and be happy as well. However, i don't want to be made to feel guilty and i don't want to be forced to do things that i may not feel like doing. Lastly, i don't want my loved ones to be affected by this.
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Hi there.
All the things you want are not out of reach and they're normal for you to want. It is also normal that you have fears for your daughter but don't let that affect your relationship with her!
Your wife should understand your hobbies are important to you, try to make time for yourself. It's critical! Try also to find someone who might enjoy something you do too, maybe someone from work. It's fine if you're not really too into going out - not everyone is. But having friends is good because it can provide a support network. Good luck all the best.
All the things you want are not out of reach and they're normal for you to want. It is also normal that you have fears for your daughter but don't let that affect your relationship with her!
Your wife should understand your hobbies are important to you, try to make time for yourself. It's critical! Try also to find someone who might enjoy something you do too, maybe someone from work. It's fine if you're not really too into going out - not everyone is. But having friends is good because it can provide a support network. Good luck all the best.
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