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Does my baby’s father still love me?

Me and my ex had been together for 5 years and we have a child together we used to be happy but this past year it has been non stop arguing because of his gambling addiction he had always blamed it on that he is stressed from work and every time we went out somewhere we would argue or I would complain bout whatever I thought he was doing wrong. Recently a week ago we broke up we lived together in our. Apartment and a week ago he told me that he was going to stay at his moms that he would still pay rent here for me and my son to stay in he would still support Our son that he needed time to think about stuff because he felt unhappy in this relationship that we don’t connect the way we used to years ago but I had told him that he didn’t need to think about it that I was done so he found out that I was just talking to a guy friend and he was super pissed About that and then we got back together the next day and then he went to the casino again and we argued about it and then he said he couldn’t do this anymore that he needs a couple days to think about some stuff and now he’s officially want me out of his life but he still going to support out son. I don’t know if he still loves me or not or that he just misses his younger days and wants to party or find someone else. What should I do should I move on or should I still hope that he still loves me

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  • Katzen
    Lv 5
    2 years ago

    Yes I believe he loves you. But both of you are being very toxic right now.

    Both of you are sad because the relationship isn't as happy as it used to be. But rather than either one of you working extra hard to fix it, you're both taking it out on the other. Then this creates an endless cycle of you being mad at him and him creating distance between you two.

    Gambling addictions ruin lives. They really do. I suggest that one day, when you two are together, sit him down and ask him to watch a documentary about gambling. He needs to know that you love him but you will not be with him if he has a gambling addiction. Gambling addictions are as worse as drug addictions.

    It's very possible that he misses his younger days and wants to party. You didn't really include how old you both are, so if he's in his early 20s then quite possibly he's not ready to be a father.

    I suggest you send him a long message saying something like; "Hey, I realize that you've been having a tough time recently, and obviously I've not really been helping. I understand work is making you tired and there's not really much going on in your life making you happy - which is why you've been gambling a lot. I just want you to know that I support you having the time apart to think about things and decide if you want to be a relationship or not. If you do decide to give us another go, then I will do my best to support you and act like a more understanding partner, but you also need to do your part and let go of toxic behaviors (including gambling). If we have trouble with this we can try couple's counseling, because I believe what we have is special and deserves the best possible chance at working, but if you want to be friends for the time being that's fine too, as long as you're a part of our son's life." and that's it. It could be the case where he might want to be single for a few months and then decide to go back to having a long term relationship with you again - who knows? As long as you are the calm collected non-judging one, then if you two ever do get back together it will be a new relationship where both people do their best to be mature and non-toxic. You guys both need to be strong and healthy for your son. Give him a few days or even weeks to decide what he wants.

    Your ex will come back to you if he doesn't feel pressured and feels as if it's his decision, but also if you reassure him that you will be more understanding. I'm not saying tolerate all his bs but do your best to inspire him to want to be better through being loving and caring. Hope this helps!

    Btw, I'm a woman too so trust me I know that he probably does a bunch of stupid stuff and he probably does deserve you getting mad at him a lot, but what I learned through my own marriage is that guys respond WAY more through positive reinforcement rather than criticisms. Even if he deserves it, if he sees you nagging a lot he will pull away. Next time you two are on a date and he does stuff to annoy you, you need to calmly explain what it is he does that is annoying you in a non-judgmental way. If he does something you do like then you need to give him a million thank-you's. If he does not change, and if it's something that you absolutely will not tolerate, then you should consider leaving the relationship. But you do not need to get angry about it because having blown up emotions do not help the situation at all. A man is much more likely to listen to a compliment from you said softly, than a criticism said very loudly.

  • 2 years ago

    No he doesn't love you, my ex left me when she found out she was pregnant, I saw my kid the day he was born and again when he was 9 months (she ask me to baby set for the weekend) she never came back for the kid, he is 42 now is was the best thing ever happended. Bottom line I hate her as and I don't where she is and don't give a sht

  • Glass
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Would that really change anything? He would still have a gambling addiction, you two would still argue, and your child would still have an inconsistent and unstable home life. Love won't fix these problems. He needs to get professional help. Until that happens, reconciliation is off the table. You can't put your life on hold waiting and he has done nothing to earn that kind of sacrifice. You need to move on.

  • 2 years ago

    No matter how much you Love someone or Want to be with them,  

    if you are NOT COMPATIBLE, your relationship WON’T BE

    a happy one or last very long.  

    There will be lotsa Fights, Arguments, Insecurity and Jealousy. 

    OR you’ll find out something you don’t like.

    If you force yourself to be comfortable or tolerate the way you two

    are with each other for FEAR of being alone or not ever finding

    anyone again. You are NOT GOING TO MAKE IT and all your Fears

    will happen anyway, after you have lost time, money and patience

    with your "Wrong Mate". 

    If you're in a Wrong Relationship… 

    break up and keep dating to find someone better. 

    If you're in a Bad Marriage, cut your losses and Divorce 

    before your years disappear and all you have left are REGRETS. 

    People always make MISTAKES of all KINDS, but that's how you learn 

    RIGHT from WRONG, GOOD from BAD. It's called EXPERIENCE. 

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