Is it normal to be afraid to leave a relationship so not to hurt someone?

I want to leave my marriage. I'm no longer in love with my husband, but, I'm afraid to leave. I really don't want to hurt him, but, I'm not happy. I wish I had more nerve.

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  • Indigo1

    Have you looked and tried improving it to the best of your ability? If you are absoluetly sure there is no way to save it, then the right thing to do is probably talk with him. perhaps him knowing could spark his desire to change possible causes to your disinterest as well. marriage counseling could be a good option before making the final call.

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  • It hurts less than to be lead on.

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  • Meowypowers

    That is a very serious decision to make and no one here can help you. I recommend having a heart to heart with your s/o an then seeking out a couples counselor. If that fails be careful with divorce attorneys, they are more concerened with their future beach homes, not yours.

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  • kelili

    You must be in such a terrible situation. The problem is that if you stay in an unhappy relationship you'll probably end up spreading your sadness to the rest of the family and they won't have a clue why you're like this.

    But I'm not going to give you advice because I just can't imagine what you must be going through.

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  • mauzi

    it will hurt worse the longer you let it go on and then one day after much time was wasted you won't be able to fake it anymore. unless you think there's a way to fix it - why don't you love him anymore?

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  • Tealights

    How long have you two been married, and how long have you've felt this way?

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  • Ksweds

    Who would you rather have suffer? You or him? If you're confident that theres no hope left, call it quits. It sucks to lose all you have built in that relationship, but theres no use hurting yourself and him by staying

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  • RoseIsabella

    Why, what's going on, or not going on in the relationship?

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