Is it normal for a spouse to move after a loss of a parent?

Synopsis:
One of my husbands parents was brutally murdered in another town. He decided to move from our current apartment without consulting me much saying basically “we have to move; it’s for the better, we need a better apartment, fresh start”. We had/have no help moving. I am mentally and physically sick so I could/can not help much.

*****Please no mean or non helpful, insulting, inappropriate, off topic, rude responses like, “you need to proof read”, “ you can’t write,” “I would never deal with that bullsh*t...” “he’s a stupid jerk”, “divorce him”. “ your not very smart to deal with that”. “Why don’t you tell him how you feel”.”you’re just lazy and need to help out”

I just would like your mature, but honest thoughts without name calling please. Let’s be mature. Even a kind word.

I tried to anticipate your questions and have tried to be as thorough as possible. I know the sentences are not structured correctly, punctuations may be wrong. There may be a few spelling errors. II did write a lot. If this offends you - please don’t read anymore. I did provide a short synopsis

Synopsis repeated:
One of my husbands parents was brutally murdered in another town. He decided to move from our apartment without consulting me much saying basically “we have to move; it’s for the better, we need a better apartment, fresh start”. We had/have no help moving. I am mentally and physically sick so I could/can not help much.

Introduction

I understand my spouses parent visited us numerous times in our old apartment and there are memories that my husband may want to forget or move on and one way to do that is “move on” to an all together different apartment. I understand people deal with grief differently.

My spouse after a year of one of his parents died decided for us to move after our lease was up. He didn’t consult me, he just went along with the process. I am guilty for not protesting enough and agreeing to it. I really don’t have the energy or mental capacity to move, cleaning and all the things that come with moving.

We now are in the process of moving and I am more overwhelmed than ever- tomorrow we have to give in the keys to the old place and it still needs lots of cleaning and all the furniture is still not out. The carpet needs to at least be vacuumed. The walls have marker and crayon, color pencil marks which we need to cleaned.

I have clinical anxiety and depression and take medication. Furthermore, I have a condition very similar to lupus where I have very low white blood cells, leucopenia and an auto immune disorder. I tire easily and fatigue fast.

My spouse didn’t hire movers, I thought he did until I saw he purchased a hand truck (I know I could have too but time dwindled down and once we checked he said they all were way out of our price range).

I asked friends for help, hubby declined. It’s just us two doing everything with a baby, a dog, a cat, shopping cart, car and a hand truck.

We have a 2 year old baby as mentioned. My spouse is doing most of the physical labor as I take care of the baby but it causes me anxiety. I hurt to see him doing so much. My spouse says he can do it all on his own and I need not to worry. I am extremely worried. I was happy or, at least, ok where we were living. I am not unhappy where we are as the apartment is updated but I just don’t have the capacity to help the way I want to.

I was recently diagnosed and doctors are still trying to figure out my blood disorder and how to fix it so I gain my energy back.

I am still grieving the loss and suffering great anxiety and depression as we been married almost 15 years and I was very very close to the parent that passed. I explained to my husband I am mentally and physically exhausted and all he says is “this is for the best”. I can’t see past today because we have one apartment that needs to be completely empty and totally cleaned up. If not, we lose our security deposit-( despite paying a non-refundable $250 dollars). The new apartment needs to be totally organized which it is not.

Everything feels like chaos. Yes I explained everything I am telling you to my spouse. One of my friends offered to help but my partner totally declined as if all was under control and said this move is “personal” . I need peace.

We only been in the old apartment for two years and our child is two.

Please no mean or non helpful responses like “he’s a stupid jerk, divorce him”. “ your not very smart to deal with that”. “Why don’t you tell him how you feel” I just would like your mature thoughts. Even a kind word.

Voting Results
25% Normal
Based on 4 votes (1 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 10 )
  • SwickDinging

    I think him wanting to move and start afresh is reasonable if he's struggling to cope with his parent's death. That being said, I think him putting this plan into action without consulting you is inexcusable. Is he normally this selfish? Does he normally just assume you will go along with whatever he wants? Don't put up with that shit, speak up for yourself.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
      -
    • Hazeleyes

      He is taking the loss really hard. I have tried to speak up but apparently I am not very successful at it. He normally puts plans into action whether I’m with it or not. I lack motivation sometimes and other times I don’t like things done abruptly it throws me off and I need to physically and mentally prepare. He’s the type that’s a go go go person.

      This is my second question and if I recall correctly you gave good feedback last time. Thank you.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
        -
      • SwickDinging

        Sorry to hear that, it sounds really tough. You say you have a child so you need to be her advocate if he's not thinking clearly - I'd go along with the move now since it sounds like it's almost done anyway but I would sit him down for a talk once you're in the new place. Make it very clear to him that this kind of shit can't happen again. Tell him exactly how it made you feel to be told that you were moving house without even being consulted, and that you didn't want to do it. Tell him that he is no longer allowed to make big decisions in the marriage without including you as an equal partner, and if he can't start to consider your feelings you will leave.

        I'm sorry for being so blunt here but I think if he does something like this again you need to walk away and take your child with you. You can't go through life being dragged around at the drop of a hat by this man. It's not fair to you or your child. It's sending the message that you are his property or something, you deserve better.

        Comment Hidden ( show )
          -
        • Hazeleyes

          Ok. I will have a sit down with him. I been in bed all day today because my whole body is in pain.

          Comment Hidden ( show )
            -
          • SwickDinging

            If you talk to him you will at least know how he feels - he may really surprise you and be considerate of your feelings. If that's the case then don't expect him to change overnight but you can at least work together to make things better in the future.

            And if he isn't considerate and isn't willing to change then it's better to know that as soon as possible...

            Good luck with everything

            Comment Hidden ( show )
              -
            • Hazeleyes

              Thanks a lot! We talked a bit and it made him quite sad. He said he was doing hoping to make me happier and he is sorry to add more stress. This is a starting point but we still need to work on communication. He spoke about perhaps having a house cleaner come to help me clean. If I get overwhelmed. Just a starting point. Thanks again

              Comment Hidden ( show )
  • RoseIsabella

    I think your husband is a selfish, jerk who literally runs away from his emotions. He seems like the type who comes off as macho on the outside, but is very insecure in his masculinity on the inside.

    I don't think this bullshit is healthy, it's better to just experience the grief and sorrow, and to actually go through the grieving process.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
      -
    • Hazeleyes

      “it's better to just experience the grief and sorrow, and to actually go through the grieving process.”

      I agree thank you. He is in therapy.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
        -
      • RoseIsabella

        Thanks! I have always thought that the only way out of it is through it. 🙂👍🏻

        Comment Hidden ( show )