There’s nothing wrong with the relationship. They’ve done nothing wrong. We’ve been living together since November, and have a rescue dog adopted around the same time who’s just starting to come together. We got together one year at the start of June.

But my parents are moving away, and I stand to gain everything by going with them – going to the city I originally wanted to end up in, where I’ll be able to indulge in all my hobbies (I can’t where we are, there’s just nowhere to), going to school, being able to save up and buy a car, countlessly more opportunities for the work field I want to go into, find a dog that has potential in the sports I want to do, which our dumbass who I love with all my heart regardless will probably never be able to do…just off the top of my head.

Meanwhile I’ll lose *so many* financial issues – they just took on paying child support, which I 100% understand wanting to stay involved with your kids post separation, but we’re struggling to cover our own bills right now. Meanwhile their ex is at least not panicking financially.

I’ll just lose a good partner who I love in the process and I truly don’t know if that’s a price I want to pay. And no, they can’t come with us. It would take them too far away from their kids.

I know nobody can answer for me, but if I keep letting my brain and my heart fight over this with no outside input I’m gonna go insane. All the opinions I can get in person are biased. My partner is saying if I have to go bc it’s better for me, they understand and *dammit that just makes me feel even worse.* I’ve already cried so much the past few days I’m shocked there’s anything left lol

Edit bc I forgot: I’m 22F, partner is 32NB. We both thought the other was like 26ish going in, didn’t realize till later lol

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