My advice, which I know you didn't ask for, is don't give up too soon. Subsequent marriages can be hard because of higher expectations (I think). I wished I'd been more gentle and more patient. I felt less like a bride the second time and that made me power-hungry. Hard to explain, but like I wanted the recognition I was the wife. (ex wife was pretty overbearing with my husband, due to the children).
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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notjustagirlintheworld says,
good luck (and hard work) will see you throughDragonflower says,
My advice, which I know you didn't ask for, is don't give up too soon. Subsequent marriages can be hard because of higher expectations (I think). I wished I'd been more gentle and more patient. I felt less like a bride the second time and that made me power-hungry. Hard to explain, but like I wanted the recognition I was the wife. (ex wife was pretty overbearing with my husband, due to the children).Best wishes to you.
lillybrook says,
Beginnings can be scary, but there's a reason you said yes. I hope it begins to feel "what did I do?" and more rewarding soon.