2 Time Loser

[LKPike]

.... I kiss my dogs and bunny more than my husband, and he laughs more with his macaw than with me lol we're just animal lovers with mutual respect for each other, and we KNOW without a single doubt that we both love each other, when I want to go to museums he'll roll his eyes and say fine, when he wants to go to car shows I'll pout but I'll go without a complaint. thats a stable and equally balanced relationship(inmy eyes )
you have to have those things to make a relationship work and if you have respect and love for him and the relationship, then its HIS problem and not yours so don't feel bad about that!!

I know that kind of heart break after putting several years into a relationship, took me 8 months to get over it but I did! and now I'm married, cared for, with a very easy life Life ALWAYS gets better, sometimes you just need a little bad luck to get you to realize it.

[kuhio98]

Gayle ~ I am so sorry to hear this. Do you believe the reason he gave you is truthful? Is he really that immature and shallow? Or do you think something else is going on? The reason he gave you is not a reason to leave a marriage. Maybe the "many things" he's done to you in the last 7 years show a pattern and could explain the "real" reason. Whatever the reason, I'm so sorry. And maybe the reason really doesn't matter. You can't save a marriage all by yourself and if you have a partner that's not a willing spirit... well, you don't really have a partner. Someone you know that you can count on.

No wonder people love their pets so much. They are loyal and always love you no matter what.

[crazy_caique]

I am sorry to read about this. But everyone is right, if he is willing to throw away 7 years because he believes you love your companions more than him, then it is his loss. Even if he isn't willing to see a counseller, you should go for yourself. Think of it as a "tune up" for the next phase of your life.

I agree with emily and everone esle it's his loss.