My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years. Not long, I know. We care for one another and even love each other. The problem is, he's from another country (Brazil) and I'm from here. We have many different perspectives, opinions, and values in life, especially when it comes to a woman's role in a marriage/relationship. He's very jealous, possessive, & sometimes verbally abusive, but more in a "passive" way (never phsysically, however, but still not good, nonetheless --I know). He doesn't try to have a relationship with my 7 year-old son (from previous relationship). Logically speaking, we BOTH know that we shouldn't be together, but why is it so difficult letting go? Furthermore, he wants children now and I don't. I feel if I let him go that we'll both suffer greatly, so sometimes I think we should just tough it out. Am I wrong? Why do I feel this almost need to make sure he doesn't get hurt? I feel an aching in my heart. I don't know what to do. Any advice?
2007-08-09
21:09:53
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