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Im married to a man i dont love...What should i do?

I've been married for 3yrs & is blessed with an adorable little boy.The problem is im not in love with my husband.There was never any sparks to begin with..He was my best friend..even till this day.He dotes on me..he's a wonderful man but i just dont love him..The truth is im still yearning for my ex bf though deep in my heart i know we can never be together again cos its just too complicated ( hubby was my ex bf best friend ). My husband is just a rebound which gone too far.I love him as a person..as the father of my child but icant stand affections let alone intimacy.i know im being unfair to him..he deserves to be with someone who loves him dearly..i don't!!I went into the marriage thinking that i will grow to love him & eventually let go of the past.But i was so wrong.What should i do?Should i stay for the sake of my son ( he's 19mths & is so attached to his daddy) I feel terrible..i shouldnt be so naive.Now i'll end up hurting him n my son.Please help..Im so miserable..

Update:

Thanks for all the comments..it really helps.Thanks again.

I really hate to hurt him..i dont know what to do.He is a great man..he deserves better.How do i start telling him?He'll be shattered.On the other hand..if i stay i'll be shattered.:(

I realize im at fault i was too selfish..now i'll end up hurting everybody no matter which path i chose.Im asian with a very conservative family..how do i get them to understand?

Update 2:

Is it important to be in love with ur spouse? Or is it normal to feel this way..i doubt so.Help please..

Update 3:

Should i stay..maybe eventually i'll grow to love him?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    u shouldn't stay with him if you dont love him, you shouldn't have married him, it is your fault and you need to get a divorce. You are wrong to lead him on like that. How could you stand at the ceremony and lie in front of everyone. Not right at all!

  • 1 decade ago

    You should have never married him to begin with knowing you don't love him. That was wrong. You need to sit down with him and be totally honest with him. Yeah he will be hurt but it would be better if you tell him now. You guys are still early on in the marriage to where something can be done. You do owe him the honesty though. Far as your ex goes remember he is your ex for a reason and you should leave it that way. Your son will be fine, but you are also entitled to your own happiness. Pray before you talk to your husband. Ask God to give you the boldness to tell your husband how you feel, and that God soften his heart to understand. I'm praying for you.

  • 1 decade ago

    LIFE IS TO SHORT TO LIVE WITH SOME ONE YOU DO NOT LOVE , THE RIGHT THING WOULD BE LET HIM GO AND FIND SOME ONE THAT LOVES HIM , THAT WANTS TO BE WITH HIM .. HE WILL BE HURT AND MAD BUT IN THE END HE WILL FIND THAT RIGHT PERSON AND BE HAPPY AGAIN . IT IS NOT FAIR TO YOUR HUSBAND IF YOU STAY IN THAT RELATIONSHIP .

  • 1 decade ago

    I am so sorry you are in this predicament. Even if you stay for the sake of your son and to avoid your husband's pain, you will eventually be resentful to both of them. Try counseling first for yourself to see if this is certainly what you want. At times, we long for what we don't have but when you actually have it, it did not turn out as you expected. You were in a fantasy. There's a reason you and your ex-boyfriend did not make it. If you and your boyfriend were meant to get married, then your ex could have stopped you but he did not or at least not try hard enough. You could possibly be just going through some depression or you are realizing that you are settling in. We struggle at first at anything new. Good luck. I wish you well.

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  • 1 decade ago

    What were you thinking? Why did you go marry a man if you didn't love him? Is this a good man? If so, you could have left him out there for someone who will appreicate him and not pine over an EX-BOYFRIEND. An ex is an ex for a reason. Why is the man you are thinking about an EX anyway? Is that the way you want to spend your life? Let this man go and allow him to be in a two way relationship because if you have no feelings for him you are lying to yourself, to him and the worst one of all your son.

  • Rachel
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    1 decade ago

    Normally I would answer a question like this very harshly, but in your case, I think you have been punished enough. I feel for you because you realize that you don't love your husband, and that is very important. And yet you don't want any pain to be brought on your son.

    I think no matter what you do, there is going to be pain here because you need to be honest with your husband about your feelings. He deserves to be with a woman who truly loves him.

    One thing I will say is clinging to the past is not good and it clouds your present - disallowing you from living your life to the fullest.

    Whatever you decide to do, best of luck....

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You made the choices and now because YOU ARE NOT HAPPY you wnat to hurt everyone? The bottom line is that you created this child with this man that you don't love. The man deserves the right to raise his son and the son deserves his father. What you need to do is stop whining and feeling sorry for your self. Suck it up look at all the good that is in your man and create a happy life together!

  • 1 decade ago

    GUESS YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE BETTER DECISIONS.

    RESEARCH THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE AND COMMITMENT..................

    YOU ARE A SORRY EXCUSE FOR A WIFE.

    GET OUT AND LET THE MAN FIND A REAL WOMAN.

  • 1 decade ago

    If he is not abusive I would suggest staying. The "glow" leaves most relationships after fours years anyway. This is the way nature intended as that is how long it takes to get a child to an age where they are not so dependent.

    As Robyn Williams says in his latest movie, "Everyone is involved in a same sex marriage, same sex all the time". You will always fantasize but it will really not be that different in reality and may actually be worse.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get out! Get out now. Talk to your husband civically. I'm sure you can come to good terms and have a healthy relationship with your son. As long as you do not take his rights as a father to his son. Dont fuzzy the situation about having still love for your ex. You will only cause tension and end up argumentative situation. Just explain to him how you really feel about your relationship with him. Just ensure him that he will remain a big part of your son's life and you will both raise him to be a healthy boy. Get councelling first.

  • 1 decade ago

    It is more unfair to the child to stay. Be honest and truthful with your husband, and prepare for the worst, but expect the best out of the situation. File for divorce, and search for the one you love, but stay totally away from the ex b/f because to leave one that you care for, and to seek an old flame will not get you what you need. We all deserve to love and to be loved. You only have half of the equation.

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