1. How to Build Positivity in Married Life? : Click Here
    Dismiss Notice

Suggestions pls

Discussion in 'Married Life' started by nivitha, Mar 6, 2009.

  1. nivitha

    nivitha New IL'ite

    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Female
    I have been married for almost 3 years now.Right from the day one of marriage, we were struggling hard with intercourse. Before marriage, he took some depression tablets which reduced his sex drive. I didnt know all these for the first 6 months of marriage. I was just thinking whats wrong in him and why is he not showing any initmacy towards me. Then later on after couple of discussions and frustations he came out with this. Though I was shocked, I thght as days goes on, he might put interest in me, if I show love and care to him. But though I showed it, he wasnt spenidng time with me. Rather he was deviating frm me, by making calls to his parents. He was so attached to them, he used to talk to them for hours during weekends. My only aim was to make him spend lot of time with me so that he gets seduced. Whenever I explained this he and his parents took it negatively that I m trying to separate them or so. I gave him lots of options, as fix a time and talk to them or, call on friday nights, so that we will have weekends in hand. But he denied on whatever I said, and reacted towards me in a way where I started to feel, that he is trying to dominate me or make me emotinally sick. All this created lof of issues with inlaws too where in they started to bad mouth like is she a girl, she is talking about sex openly. what a family are they. they started to say bad waords to my dad and called them and shouted at him. My dad was a patient who just underwent bypass surgery. without that concern too they shouted on him.

    I was much aware and felt the importance of such physical connection which would lead to proper understanding, respect and love. After almost 1.5 years of marriage I started to communicate this to his parents with a good intention, if they could help us, by advicing their son to go to some doctors and get it checked or so. I behaved as a proper daugter in law in so many occasions. They asked me to lie to their relatives saying that we are in india and not in US, Also I m not working and I m a house wife. I did everything and told lies as per their needs. When my dad was undergoing bypass, they said not to go to india. I agreed on it and stayed with him. Never ever have I questioned him for giving money to his parents. Even once I said, deposit some money for his sister. But they didnt recognise me. After all this, I believed him, loved him, cared him and showed all I can. He never supported me in all these situations infront of his parents. He always knods his head whenever he spoke to his parents. I confessed to him that, I m losing the respect towards him as a man, bos he never shows that manly character in any occasions. I also said, that these days I couldnt accept him as a man. But he shouts at me when these discussions happen, and there has been many situations where he has physically abused.

    He insulted me infront of his younger brother who is a bachelor, and infront of our friends as well. Just like that he will give some lose talks, which would be irrelvant. One such recent situation was I cooked food for all the 4 days in a week, and one day I gave a frozen item, and for which when we were in the midst of friends, he said that he is used to frozen always. Though the words are abrupt, it hurts me a lot. I felt as if he means to everyone, that I dont cook at all and as if he is been given frozen foods daily. I m not sure, if my way of looking at it was wrong? He argued with me saying that he is right and he said it very casually and he cannot do anyting if it has hurted me.

    In these 3 years of married life, never ever has he praised me or appreciated me infront of anyone. He would validate that by saying, he does at the back of me, and he doesnt want to infront of me. How do I believe that.Bos of this loose talks, many have misunderstood me and my character.But whatever he says might not be true abt me as such. I explained him saying with how other couples/friends behave infront of us. At that moment, he would say ok ok I understand, but things would again repeat with a day or two.Even incase if I have made a mistake, isnt it his responsibility to seek those privacy within us and to discuss within ourselves and solve it rather than pointing infront of someone.


    Next thing he would lie a lot. He goes to office and make calls to his parents and friends. but he will never ever open to me. As of now, he has'nt introduced me to his friends. He never discuss any of his family matters, and the reason he gives me he is not feeling comfortable in sharing. I said if fo, then I will never join u for any moments in ur family bos I also dont feel comfortable enough without knowing any happening over there.

    We dont have any common bank accounts. We dont share finances of each other.He never plan to take me somehwere. Always life ends in grocery store and cooking.Nor does he gives me some flowers or gifts or something pleasant. Even if I present him, it will go to some corners of the room.

    I went to india, last june at a point where I couldnt tolerate it.I stayed there, and I started working in India. He used to call me daily, and said some promises, and that he will not call his parents for 3 months, and that he will fully try with me on his fullest to have a kid which will solve the problem to some level. His parents also called me and my dad and again bad mouthed very badly. When I share those with him, he will say it is bos of the stress thinking about their sons life, they behave so and not with any intention. I have felt his parents see my role as a free chef for their son and to earn some money. They used to comment "oh my son will suffer without proper food and is this for, he married u ".They also have a daughter, I dont know how could they react so badly without ever considering my situation.Can they digest, if the same situation happens for their daughter.Its a well known fact that their son has helped them financially a lot, they do keep saying,they havent got even ten paise 4rm their son, which would irritate me to the core. I will feel how cheap they behave and its the same character which he has, in insulting me inspite of me doing so many.
    He used to call me day and night, and cared for me a lot. Out of that, I again broke out of my strong character, and believed him and came back again in the month of November taking a long vacation in office. My mom and dad were against me syaing not to go back. I didnt listen though. But within a week itself, he proved that what he gave was a false promise. He called his parents the week next I came. Again started calling from office the same way as before and will talk to them for hours. I really couldnt digest the fact that again I have been cheated once again with false statements. That really made me worse and violent.
    As like before he is very reluctant towards the try to have the physical intimcay. Whenever I get the mood, he will drive me till bed, and just give me a kick at the back and tries to get me out of my mood.
    Bos of this my hormones are getting affected and I m putting on weight.
    I had this ealrier as well, and I tuk some medications and got my health set. I did lot of excerise and reduced my weight in india. Now again I m putting on..
    I feel some changes from his side, but its not satisfying though. Now he doesnt call his friends much. He stays back with me most of the time. But then this makes me feel tortured. While cooking he will just come and laugh at me,without a reason.I felt insulted again and I would become violent.I broke out some things at home.Whenever I talk about kids, he will not mind, he will deviate from the topic. and when i cry thinking all the issues, he will keep smiling and he will say just to make me light. He dosent even bother to take some initiative to get things right. He enjoys watching tv, commedy time, which makes me feel, is he really bothering abt the life,and how could be like that without any emotion or a feeling that life is not going smooth and expected.
    Then if I go to bed, he will come there at the back of me and keep troubling me for a while. He will not do anything, but then he will arouse me and my mood, and then once I start enjoying the same, he will drop off and sleep. So I started to avoid him, and asked him to go and sleep in the living room.

    I know he loves me a lot, but the problem is in the way he shows that, and in the way i catch up. How much I tried to adjust and forget all those, I couldnt.Now, I got a job here in US. I started working. My contract will end in 2 months. The company which I joined in india is also calling me back.
    I m confused, whether to go back or stay here. If I go to India, I cannot come back for sure. I cant face my parents nor sisters, in this situation, bos I just ignored their statements and said, I will give a try and came. My in laws and me are like enemies to the core. I dont talk to them, and they dont call or enquire about me as well. I dont respect him at all.
    These days he tolerates my words a lot.Though I dont go to him and say it, I get violent only when he pushes me hard with some words or his action.Again and again he would push me to talk about all these which makes me to add fuel to my own mind and action.
    Many a times I tried for divorce, but then he will pull me into this again saying we got married, we are bonded, we will work hard and be the best.I dont know, is it bos of the love, or is it bos of his sweet way of saying I would fall back.


    I have also seen that when I m not there, he would miss me a lot, when I m there he would take and my feelings for granted. I dont know what to do and how to manage at this point in time. It is affecting me a lot. I feel very lonely and helpless.

    I lost my carrer, my parents, my sisters, my dreams of having a kid here, my love, my character of being calm and many more.

    Please give me some suggestions and let me know atleast if anyone could understand my position better.I have lots to say and open situation wise, but I could only make a rough picture on what exactly it is.
     
    Loading...

  2. rajalakshmigopal

    rajalakshmigopal Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    2,906
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    135
    Gender:
    Female
    Dear nivitha,

    I see that your husband had taken some medications for depression.Is/Was he suffering from any mental disorders?Sorry for being very harsh here.I am able to understand his attitude from your post.He is trying to utilise you for all of his needs.

    Seducing a girl by physical activities and ignoring her and denying her during the intercourse can only be done by a girl/guy with a mental problem.Thats why I can confirm this activity with your husband and asked my primary question.

    I see that he has made false promises to bring you back since he needed a cook and a helper and not a wife.

    Guy with such mental problems will behave wierdly...They will get wild for anything and everything.Dont even try to conceive now.This will definitely add more fuel to the fire.

    Just ignore him and his activities...

    You should be healthy and fit.Do more exercises,Yoga and keep yourself fit.You should live your life for yourself hereafter and not for anyone else.
     
    Last edited: Mar 6, 2009
  3. sadhu72

    sadhu72 Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,721
    Likes Received:
    364
    Trophy Points:
    165
    Gender:
    Female
    Dear nivitha,

    melted on hearing your story! i can understand your feelings.nothing wrong onyour side. you have made all sincere efforts to setright your married life. having 2 months inhand, please try the following------

    by your post it is clear that you love each other very much . but, did you consult and take your husband to any doctor so far? Do allthe tests whatever he says. based on the medical report, you can make the decision either to live with him or not. lack of physical intimacy is the root cause of all your problems. still he is single and not tasted the sweet part of life, he is attached more to his parents.once he starts the normal love life like others and starts having kids then i think he will become a pakka familyman devoting time for outings and for you & kids.

    so, consult a doctor immediately [impotency may be physical & psychological also, hence consult both] & remember men are too sensitive about their capacity. so dont hurt him by words or action.the report, your tolerance, love for him, willingness for divorce & second marriage,[if the report is negative]are going to decide your future.[and ofcourse his mental health]

    In the meanwhile, try some homeremedies like almonds, drumstick,prunes, and dryfruits to keep him motivated.. dont fight over trivial issues. forget the past. no more talkings or arguments or fightings. only actions. have a nice dinner outside, watch a romantic movie & indulge in action. start the life yaar! everything will become alright automatically soon. dont loose heart.

    If you have already done this and finding no result, then QUIT from all. according to me life without truelove and children is nothing and a waste. this is the right time to make a solid decision. dont leave your job.


    goodluck,






    ]
     
    Last edited: Mar 6, 2009
  4. roopadadia

    roopadadia Silver IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,783
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Gender:
    Female
    Nivitha,

    I think you need to do a written down nanalysis of your situation:

    List out all your priorities in life.

    List out all that you have received and lost in your married life.

    Weigh the pros and cons.

    Remember your contract is ending in 2 months and getting a job is not going to be easy in this day.

    If your company in India is calling you back do think it over.

    Why do you say you can't face your family....they have been so supportive to you so far and the husband who is treating you like a dog you find him loving. Do you really know what is love.

    If you think that when you are away and he asks you to come back that is love...think again. He is not asking his wife to come back...but he needs a domestic help who will take care of everything other than physical intimacy.

    There are so many threads doing the rounds on girls being strong and independent. But if educated girls like you are going to take such domestic abuse in your stride saying i love him and he loves me...i really don't know what to say.

    I amy sound harsh ... but wake up girl before its too late. You have tried to do everything that you can for a couple of years.

    Take care and do some hard thinking.
     
  5. sonusun

    sonusun New IL'ite

    Messages:
    33
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Female
    hi,
    I am so sorry you are in this situation. If I were you, I would go back to India first available flight. Dont bother about what my parents, sisters wud think. tell them you wanted to try out for one last time so u will have no regrets in life.

    If you do go back PLEASE PLEASE cut ur dh completely off & dont look back.

    Good luck dear.
    sonu
     
  6. Drpreethis

    Drpreethis Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    3,315
    Likes Received:
    186
    Trophy Points:
    160
    Gender:
    Female
    Dear Nivitha ,

    I agree with Roopa.. you need to be clear on your priorites now..
    GIving your relationship a try was a very good decision. You atleast are sure wether you missed something or not isnt ?

    First of all, your husband does have a mind related issue for he was taking deppression tabs. You need to know what he was being treated for ? Sometimes anti deppresants would be prescribed for other conditions as well. So make sure what the actual problem is. Also the sex drive lowers down only while you are on the tabs is what book says.. Does he still take them ? Also , depends on the kind of tab he is on.

    Next, talk to him and make it clear to him that you want to work out the relationship provided he doesnt act like a wierdo ! The moment her does you wouldnt think twice to walk away !

    If he doesnt show any interest and claims he is fine .. then there is sadly no option left for you. Nivitha, you cannot treat any problem if he person is not willing to be treated. So , it looks like end of the story.
    Also, as someone suggested here, the entire low sex drive etc could be a cover up for impotency.
    Physical intimacy , according to me is one of the most important aspect in marriage. To me, his act of getting you to feel good and " kicking " you soon is plain SADISTIC ! I cannot think otherwise. So, there are some funny worms in between his cerebrum and cerbellum !

    Now, the solution to your situation I can think of.. entirely depends on you !
    Only if you feel, you have more patience to handle him regardless of wether he wants to become fine medically and give you a peaceful life you must go ahead.

    He missing you when you arent around doesnt have to necessarily mean that he does want you to be happy with. It could also mean that he cannot have anyone else who could put up with his silly behaviour.
    My words may sound strange.. but there is something called a reality check, Nivitha. Dont be emotional all the time and think only on those angles.

    Please do not look for reasons for his behaviour emotionally .. Think more practical. The more you think sensitive, you will continue convincing yourself. I dont say , just leave and walk away. But there is nothing you can do if he doesnt want to change. That is the sad part.
    What he does for / to his parents should be put aside for now. FOrget all the goodness you have done and felt for your PILs and SIL..
    Just concentrate on setting things right between you both now. Do not out up with all this nonsense they talk to your parents for no fault of theirs ! Put your foot down and make it ' clear ' to your PILs to stay away from bad mouthng our parents.

    GIve yourself and your marriage this 2 months God has given you. Try everything under the sun and repeat everything you have done till now to make things work.
    You must go the soft and the hard way too !
    Do not get a child in the picture until you are sure of your husband's behaviour ! Do not get another soul to put on with him !

    Stop bothering about what peers, siblings or anyone els thinks about you or him ! All that matters is what you both thnk of each other. We, by your post have understood your stand.. Time for you to think about what you actually look like to your Husband !!
     
  7. nivitha

    nivitha New IL'ite

    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Female
    Thanks for all your time for me and care.

    Before I decide on the other side of the corssroad, I really wanted to get your advice once again, if there would be a ny loop hole, through which I can get in to make this marriage a success.. Bos he never wanted a separation from me. He always come back towards me and say he loves me a lot, but something or the other in him drives him to react so.


    Sometimes I think about the positives of him, which drives me back to think again and again why not try more to straigten this relation

    1. He never drinks/never goes out without me. Never spend money unnecessarily.
    2. he never stops me from helping my dad financially. But I m sure that will bomb out, once the need for money comes in between us.
    3. He helps me in cooking, he has never demanded me or ordered me to cook anything for his choice. Even while shopping, he leaves it to my choice. Initially, he was so stingy, but later on he changed his attitude towards each penny and now he understood, that neither i do spend for unnecessary stuffs.
    4. After this trip, he never forces me to call his parents. He wuld call and talk to them. Thats it.. But I m sure, this is only for time being. the moment he proves him physically, he will stand up for everything and demand from me, without minding that his parents have never ever bothered for me.
    5. Even while watching tv, he never tries to show his prefernece or to force for the same. He would watch whatever I prefer.
    6. Sometimes, I intentionally sit cool without doing anything at home. How much ever unneat the home is he will never question me, or ask why it is not arranged, neither does he do it as well. I feel this has a mix of positive and negative attitude as well.

    I know, I shouldnt spoil my own diginity, and respect by again and again stepping towards him. But I believe in God, and I strongly believe that if we had the same problem, and someone has rejected me how bad it would be. So sometimes I do think to help him come out of the problems..

    Only issue is I tried my best to explain to make him understand, and I couldnt be patient these days when things get repeated again and again inspite of my supportive hand.

    Thanks once again
     
  8. nivitha

    nivitha New IL'ite

    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Gender:
    Female
    Like to give you all one more information, that, yes we went to an Ayurvedic doctor, and he is taking some medications. But since it is ayurvedic it might take a long time. He was not interested in English medicine since it was causing lot of side effects. He took viagra and cialis for some time, but they created chest pain and headache so we consulted ayurveda, just one month back.
     
    Last edited: Mar 7, 2009
  9. asuitablegirl

    asuitablegirl Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    3,369
    Likes Received:
    365
    Trophy Points:
    183
    Gender:
    Female
    I hate to sound pessimistic, but I would strongly suggest giving "English" medicine another try. There's nothing wrong in trying Ayurvedic natural medicines, but it's really hard to beat Western medicine, please give it some consideration. Sometimes if the first type of medicine doesn't work, you just need to try a different one. I know that was the case with me and my bc pills... one had horrible side effects, another type was great. If him and his first doctor didn't click, try another one. Make sure he's seeing a specialist in fertility issues. If Aryuvedic medicine was the best option, Western medicine would have never developed because it wouldn't have been needed. Lots of times the imbalances in our body are chemical, and need a chemical solution. I'm not trying to put Aryuvedic medicine down, because even I use it for skin issues, headaches, etc. But for fertility issues? I would stick with modern medicine. Just my opinion. :)
     
  10. sadhu72

    sadhu72 Gold IL'ite

    Messages:
    1,721
    Likes Received:
    364
    Trophy Points:
    165
    Gender:
    Female
    Hi nivitha,

    NO, NO , just taking ayurvedic medicine alone is not sufficient. go for a thorough medical chekup . sometimes there is a possibility of blockage in the blood vessel of the genital which causes a total nil erection. why dont you come to india for this matter? there are lots of quality doctors available here.

    I dont think he will turn bad once he became phsically fit. think positive.He has a soft corner for you. pls dont spoil it by being harsh. He is aware of all and must be having pains and low self-esteem.after all wives are there to share all [happiness or sorrow]. but there is a limit. you say that nowadays he is more helpful and adjustable.if so make use of this 2 months period. think twice and then decide. wishing you a great success in all your endeavours.!

    goodluck,
     

Share This Page