Today, after almost a year of no steady work, I struggled to get anything done once my 7-months pregnant girlfriend woke up at noon. She wanted to talk the whole time, and eventually broke down crying because of her relationship with her mother. I spent the the day consoling her. No wonder I can't get any work. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got home after working 14 hours completely exhausted and found my wife asleep, after not sleeping for at least 4 nights with our newborn. She woke up and couldn’t remember where she'd left the baby. After a mad panic, she remembered that he's with her mother. We are not coping very well. FML
Today, my pregnant wife and I got separated while out shopping. She ended up having meltdown and crying so hard the manager had to call me over the PA. FML
Today, after a long 16 hour shift, I was milliseconds from sleep when my girlfriend said she "wants to talk". I'm now writing this from the couch. FML
Today, my newborn daughter has kept me up all day and all night for the past few days. Usually my husband sleeps. I finally cracked and yelled for his help, only for him to scream at me that he needs sleep and gives her to me anyway. FML
Today, after opening up to my husband about my mental struggles after a difficult birth, I shed a few tears. He left me there to go take a nap. FML
Today, I woke up to my girlfriend sobbing so I went over to comfort her. She didn't want to talk about it, but was inconsolable. I called her best friend to help out, as maybe it's easier for her to talk to a woman instead. I found out from her friend that my partner's ex got his new girlfriend pregnant. That's why. FML
Today, it was supposed to be my night off from the baby. Instead, my wife said she "couldn't even begin to deal", so she locked herself in the bedroom and I had to watch both my baby and my stepson, who both became hyper-needy the second she shut the door. This is the fifth time in a row. FML
Today, my mother complained all day while I'm trying to work from home. I started getting chest pains from the stress of everything having to be perfect or she has one of her meltdowns. FML
Today, I started crying at work for absolutely no reason. My pregnant coworker walked up to me and said, "Pregnancy hormones, huh?" I never even told her I was pregnant. FML
Today, stressed to the point of breakdown over my impending daughter's birth, I went to a small church. After a long talk with the pastor, I finally began to feel some calm and peace. Too bad my wife flipped out, accused me of wanting to make her a "handmaid" and made me sleep on the couch. FML
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namine120409 42
Are you blaming your year of unemployment on your pregnant girlfriend needing the occasional emotional support? That’s ridiculous. You don’t get work done bc you’re not doing your work, not because of her.
flagbitch 8
I can't make a judgement on this without knowing all the issues going on. Damage has probably been spread out over time/space to reduce impact, but stress adds up. Don't place the blame on a single person, work through the issues. There's probably a lot of misunderstandings going on. I know I'm confused reading this. All we can do is try our best.
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namine120409 42
Are you blaming your year of unemployment on your pregnant girlfriend needing the occasional emotional support? That’s ridiculous. You don’t get work done bc you’re not doing your work, not because of her.
tounces7 28
Spoken like someone who has never experienced a toxic relationship.
tounces7 28
Oh god I've been there. Being with someone who is so toxic that THEY are more important than actually getting your lives in order. Because you always have to drop everything for them immediately and can never consistently keep a job or get anything done around the house because you're always catering to their issues.
flagbitch 8
I can't make a judgement on this without knowing all the issues going on. Damage has probably been spread out over time/space to reduce impact, but stress adds up. Don't place the blame on a single person, work through the issues. There's probably a lot of misunderstandings going on. I know I'm confused reading this. All we can do is try our best.
wrenavery90 12
I'm not quite getting this. It's your girlfriend's fault you haven't worked in a year???