Hello, question asker!
From what you've told me, I can see how scared and unhappy you are after your husband filed for divorce. It's totally okay to feel afraid, but we'll get through this together. You'll be stronger and more powerful than you think.
The questioner describes that since having a child, she has not been very happy with her husband. It's totally normal to feel this way! We all want to be able to get along with our husbands one day, right?
The questioner described: I've been crying for the past two years. I just don't feel happy, and I'm not sure what my purpose in life is. So I'd like to ask you, is this because of the negative emotions you feel when you're with your husband? Or is it something else?
I'm wondering if you've ever felt this way in the past two years? What did you do at that time, or what helped you not to have negative thoughts?
The questioner described how both parties are at fault. You thought that your children would grow up and that would be fine, but you still don't feel happy, and your husband is also resistant to this low-pressure atmosphere. I'd like to gently encourage the questioner to realize that you think both parties are at fault, and have you communicated this?
If you've made a mistake, don't worry! We all make mistakes. Just try to correct it. What is this "low pressure"?
The questioner describes how your husband's proposal for divorce has made you doubt yourself. It's so brave of you to come here and look for answers. I'd love to know what kind of strength supports you.
It's so great that you're here! It shows you have certain expectations. What kind of expectations? And when you achieve these expectations, how will you be different?
Who will be the first to notice your change?
I just wanted to say to the original poster that no matter what happens between you and your husband, you deserve to live your best life! You are worthy of happiness, and you should never give up on yourself because of other people.
It's totally normal to feel sad and doubt yourself when you're going through a breakup or divorce. It's only temporary, though, and it'll pass. You've got this! Just take a deep breath and face it bravely. You'll be okay!
I don't know all the details of your situation, but I'm here to help!
Let's start by adjusting our mindset and making a few changes to ourselves.
If we dwell on the bad things, it can really drag us down. I know you're going through a rough patch, but is it really helping to keep feeling this way? It might be worth adjusting your mindset. You have to know that if you want a good life, you can only change yourself, work hard, and face it positively in order to have a chance to start over and have a better life.
There's a great saying in psychology that I think we can all relate to: "People who try to change others are psychopaths." It's so true! The best way to make a difference in the long run is to focus on changing yourself.
It's so important to learn to love yourself!
There's a lovely saying: loving yourself is the greatest love of all. But in life, we often forget ourselves, and while being nice to others, we lose ourselves and cross the line, which makes both parties tired.
If you can't even love yourself, it's okay! There's no one right way to love others. Learn to love yourself and pay attention to yourself, and then other people will be able to see you and value you.
I'd also like to suggest that you discover your strengths and cultivate your interests.
I know that after getting married, especially having children, will be very tiring. Every day you will be revolving around your children, which is a wonderful thing! But it can also mean that we will have grievances and bad emotions inside. So when you have time, discover your own strengths and potential, and cultivate hobbies, so that we can divert our attention, forget about those unpleasant times, and concentrate on doing the things you like. In this way, does the questioner think that happiness will slowly be cultivated?
And last but not least, it's so important to have good communication with your family members!
I think the questioner came here to ask, or to hold out a glimmer of hope, but I truly believe the solution to this problem lies within you. If you don't want a divorce, I encourage you to try effective communication, calm down, reflect on yourself, and communicate with your husband with all your heart. Continue effectively, and it doesn't matter if it doesn't work—it will also help our lives in the future.
Let's not forget to release those negative emotions!
We're often encouraged to be emotionally stable adults. It can be scary to express negative emotions, and we often learn to suppress and hide them.
It's so important to remember that if we suppress our emotions and let them build up inside us, they can actually turn inward and attack our body organs.
The wonderful thing about Traditional Chinese Medicine is that it shows us how many physical discomforts are caused by psychological factors.
Fear can really take a toll on our kidneys, sadness can affect our lungs, thinking can impact our spleen, joy can strain our heart, and anger can harm our liver.
Every emotion is worthy of our attention, and it's especially important to learn how to release emotional energy in a healthy way.
There are so many ways to do this! You can go for a run, take a trip, listen to some tunes, chat with a friend, or even see a professional counselor.
You might also find it helpful to read some psychology books, such as "Nonviolent Communication," "Intimacy for a Lifetime," and "Why Families Hurt."
Finally, I just want to say to the original poster that I know you're sad, but letting go of someone else first doesn't mean you're not good enough. You are so unique in this world, and you deserve better.
You are you, not just your husband's wife, your child's mother, or your parents' daughter! Live for yourself, sweetheart. Life is meaningless, but the meaning we gain from the process of continuous searching is the emotion and feeling we experience.
Come on, my friend! The world and I love you!
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I can't believe this is happening after everything we've been through together. It's like my whole world has turned upside down, and I don't know how to pick up the pieces.
The past few years have been so tough, and now facing a divorce, it feels like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. I thought having our son would bring us closer, but instead, it seems to have driven us apart.
Every night spent crying, questioning where it all went wrong. I always hoped that with time, the love we once had could be rebuilt. But it seems that hope was misplaced, and now I'm left feeling lost and broken.
It's hard to accept that he's ready to walk away from what we built. I feel like I've failed as a wife and a mother. The thought of starting over is terrifying, especially when I'm not sure if I can find happiness again.
How did we get here? We both made mistakes, but I never imagined it would lead to this. Divorce wasn't something I ever considered, and now that it's here, I'm struggling to see a future for myself.