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Are his priorities straight or am I a "b"???

My man of 2 1/2 years seems to find everything else more important that working on and keeping up with our relationship...that includes bus trips that he organizes, b-ball and football leagues that he sets up (director), his work (which is only part-time), smoking the funny stuff, running his mouth too much to people in the town (we live in the town that he grew up in, so he knows practically everyone) which makes him at least half and hour to two hours later than when he says when we plan to do things, etc.

Oh yeah, then his mom likes to stop over now quite OFTEN asking ME why I'm leaving the house, questioning ME when I'm just going to the freakin grocery store to get food to make for US!?! Am I being a "b" or should I get a little more time and love from this man that I do so much for (but I make it a point to do it on my time, not OUR time)????

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  • 2 decades ago
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    I think you have valid questions...and concerns. First of all, you don't answer to his mother...offer her respect, of course, but you shouldn't have to explain ANYTHING you do to her.

    Secondly, he appears to be a talented multi-tasker, make sure he KNOWS that you feel put aside or run over sometimes. If he is interested in saving the relationship, he'll add a new plan/project to keep his lady pleased.

    Maybe he would accept your involvement, so some of his 'work' time could become your 'our' time, just a thought.

    Good luck with this one, if he doesn't recognize your needs after you put them out on the table, my advice would be to find your own interests to pursue...NOT OTHER RELATIONSHIPS, but hobbies, friends, family activities, etc. Don't sit around waiting for him, then when you are together, you aren't resentful of the time he spent elsewhere doing other things, because you will have met your social needs as well.

    If none of that works....then I think you know the answer...

    Good luck!

  • 2 decades ago

    If things appear as you say in this relationship, your man needs to wake up and see what he is risking by putting you on the back burner. Any successful relationship takes work from both sides. And the Mother-in-law may have to be told that you and he can run your lives alone without her scrutiny. It's a tough spot, but don't fall into the trap of having your life dictated. You and your man should share in the decisions and everything else in your lives.

  • Tefi
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    I think you know the answer here. I have exactly the same problem with my man of 3 1/2 years, despite everything, it gets worse. You need to feel valued in a relationship. If you do not feel valued by your partner, it will eat away at your self-esteem. Constantly being late, running his mouth off, constantly being stoned and putting other things first are not going to make you feel valued. You deserve to be treated right and for him to put your relationship first. If all was well, his mother's interferance wouldn't bother you. Sadly, too many women think no one is good enough for their darling little spoilt rotten boys and too many men share their mom's opinion. You are not just a housekeeper and chef. You deserve better. Good luck.

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  • 2 decades ago

    I hope you're not married to the guy yet...AND Don't DO IT if your not. He won't change, and it's really not fair that you ask him too. You can either except it or move on. If you're young (under 30), he could grow out of some of his energy...but I have a feeling he won't. I've seen this sort of thing all many times. Every time it has ended in divorce. (sorry, I'm really not trying to be mean).

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  • 2 decades ago

    No you are not been a (B) Tell his mom that you are not a little girl nice now, and that you would appreciated if she please stay to her business. Tell her first that you like her, Ha. About your husband he sounds like hes busy alright. I hope is all about sports and not some thing else.

    No matter what you say to him I think his going to do what he wants. Unless you put him on the spot and give him an ultimatum. Some times moms can be to possessive with their sons, because I guess they don't have a life. Or they are insecure. I hope I could help a little.

  • 2 decades ago

    If you plan to marry this man, he must learn to make you his first priority. This doesn't mean that you run his life or that he changes everything for you, but it does mean that he finds more-than-adequate time for you. If your relationship is more casual, you have less claim on his time.

    Either way, his mother has no right to criticize you or to run you. Again, if you're thinking of marriage, stand up to this woman NOW (be kind but firm), and make sure that your man can stand up to her, too. If he can't, dump all of them.

  • 2 decades ago

    Sounds like he's just including you as one of the many activities he's into. Time for you to find someone who appreciates you and your relationship. If you're stuck on this guy then schedule your own activities/hobbies and see how he reacts to them. If it doesn't make him take a second look he's not worth it.

  • 2 decades ago

    You are being a "b". You know how he is all this time so either stay or go, You love him and must accept him instead of trying to change him.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    You're not being a biatch, he's taken you for granted, shake it up, find yourself some activities to take up your time and let him see what it feels like.

  • 2 decades ago

    Why would you want to waste another second of your life with a guy like that, if he won't make you a priority, another guy will!

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