Navigating Resentment After Career Changes and Relationship Challenges
QuestionJust recently I went back to work after being a SAHM for 3 years. My husband encouraged me and was supportive of me going back to work but did not make the adjustment well. After six months of going back to work he insisted that I quit and I told him no. He left me because of it. I ended up quiting my job but only because if I was going to be a single parent I would need a better and more dependable job. (I was a realtor getting paid by commission)
Since this my husband and I are back together working things out. We have been back together for 4 months now. I stay home with our daughter and can't help feel resentment torwards him, making me quit the buisness that I was good at and loved. I also don't feel it is fair that while I am sitting at home watching our child he makes advances in his career and I have no choice but to sit on the sidelines. How can I get over this resentment? I don't want my resentment to be the reason our relationship ends but I don't know how to stop it.
Thanks.
AnswerHello Raemarie,
You and your husband need to get counseling.The resentment will continue to build.Eventually you may even come to resent your child for having to stay home.
If possible find a part time job with a real estate company or something that you can do at home.Several companies have employees that work at home for them.
It is still important to talk with your minister or a counselor even if your husband agrees to a part time job.
Rita