My partner won’t support me

Feel so lonely and scared. My boyfriend has always been very self centred. We have struggled during our 4 year relationship. He has no emotion and shows no empathy. Even now when the going is tough. I thought that he maybe would try harder. Feeling so scared of what lies ahead. Spoke to him earlier to say that he is the only one that is actually making me feel worse and he knows my circumstances. He then yelled, slammed the door and went out. I need to remain strong and I feel that I am doing reasonably well until I come home to him and he brings me down and belittles me. What should I do? Don’t really want to go through a separation as well. I don’t normally complain so I apologise for my rant, just not convinced I can do this with him around. Awaiting a biopsy next week.. he’s working and not coming with me as doesn’t want to lose any money! Would be nice to get any objective views on my situation. The fight has just begun but I don’t need him making it harder. I have to ask him for cuddles and he ignores me if I cry. In fact he ignores me most of the time. Still in shock as I only realised something was wrong 10 days ago after going to A and E insisting on an X-ray. When I came  back in tears he told me to suck it up! What should I do?

  • Hi, 

     

    ive just came to write the exact same thing as you more or less. The original post couldn't hit nearer to home if I had wrote it myself. 
     

    My partner is so unsupportive and I actually believe I would deal with the whole situation a lot better alone, because that's how I feel. As you've stated. Its a terribly scary thing - and if you ever need to talk I have popped you a friend request. 
     

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    Hi Canney,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am so sorry to hear that you are in this unenviable situation too. Has your partner always been like this, or has this only been since your diagnosis? This is a very frightening time for both of you. If he has always been like this you are unlikely to make any headway. If this reaction is recent, you may find that he is as scared as you, but unable to express his fears. Try talking things through. You should both be able to express how you feel about everything to one another.

    If this doesn't work, I fear that you know what to do. Please remember that you are not the only one in this situation. Sadly, there are many others. Please remember that we are always here to help where we can.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • I truly do not understand these people. I have a partner that doesnt support me at all.  I always wondered how she would be in this situation and my fears have been realised. Im so sorry you are experiencing this, Why is it always the decent ones that go through it? I truly hope you find peace and remember your son with the happy times together. Take care and lots of love

  • I understand your situation, Im a male that has a partner that doesnt care. To say im worried right now is an understatement but she calls me selfish because im not very jovial atm. I thought i could rely on her for support but id rather be on my own. Its not fair is it?

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    Hi Westbeach,

    I am so sorry to hear that you are in a similar situation. We all need the support of loved ones at times like these. Do you have other family or friends who you can rely on for support?  In my experience over the last 12 years, this can come from the most unexpected of places.

    Please keep in touch. we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thankyou. My parents are elderly and live quite far away, They have there own medical issues which is why i try to lessen what i tell them. I touched on the subject with a few friends but that would mean i have to tell them everything and right now i cant deal with the fallout. I guess deep down i always knew i would get ill due to family history but i always hoped i would get support. Somedays i just think whats the point in fighting anymore. Sorry to burden you i dont want to burden anyone. ️


  • Hi Westbeach,

    You can tell people here as much or as little as you want. Nobody will judge you, because no matter how bad things may seem, there is always someone on here who has or is experiencing worse. It is because we've experienced cancer for ourselves that we know how hard it is and what you are going through. You're not burdening us. We all support one another here.

    Have you considered joining some of your local cancer support groups. Maggies or the Haven are good places to staart. You will usually find that there are other groups particular to your area. Your GP, practice nurse or specialist cancer nurse should be able to point you in the right direction. These places also offer counselling, which can be very helpful. Sometimes it is easier talking to a stranger than it is to burden family and friends.


    Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

  • Aww bless you. Your in pretty much the same situation as myself 

    Aswell as feeling so alone and unloved i guess, im also stuck as what to do regards this but dont want all the arguements either ive not got the energy. When i do try to communicate how he makes me feel he denys any wrong whats soever and im the bad guy.

    Xx

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    Hi rmravhiee4,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    i am so sorry to hear that you are in this situation too. If you want to tell us a little about yourself, I'm sure that there are many on here who are in a similar situation. ase remember that we are always here for you and know just what you are going through.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thankyou im new to all of this but ive managed to update and edit  my details. Im struggling right now to understand why my partner makes me feel so lonely and unloved. He says i do love you i come there everyday to do things for our daughter and your mum? But thats not where im seeing the problem here. I ask for certain help it has to be to always suit his needs or how if he wants to do something? My elderly mother had an epileptic fit the other day i hzd to strip off the bed obviously couldnt leave it for hours until he came and if i felt i couldnt di that i would have left it so i put them in the washer. Later on that day he asks whats wrong i replyed im just a little tired which iam everyday anyway wether i strip a bed or not. But then he has a go at me saying its cause i over did it. But most annoying i know he has work and because we dont live together he has bills and a mortgage to pay but my point hes failing to realise i asked him on a few occasions like to take our 5 year old to school i get told point blank no ive got to get this job done. Then last week i had to have radiotherapy and was under a few little risks so i asked if he could just stay over which would have reassured me considering i have a five year old to take care of and an elder mother to take care of who isnt also ment to be left alone again he prefered to not be around me so took my daughter to his house instead for a couple of nights i asked him why to be told i had other things i had to do etc etc. And he felt uncomfortable staying since a silly arguement 12 months ago which also was to do with me asking him to take our daughter to school cause i didnt feel well fhis was the start of my cancer journey. Sorry for the long post.x