Unreasonable?

Hi 

I'm in the middle of my breast cancer treatment and have no family nor friend support. I have a partner who tells me my cancer is getting in the way of him living his life and fights with me all the time. He's parents says I should support him and not the other way around. I've tried really hard being strong but am I being unreasonable to ask for some emotional support from him or is this being selfish? I'm confused.

 

  • Hi there ime a bloke and definatly on your side. I dont think your the only one thats got a mummys boy ive two adults daughters and ive seen some of these blokes fortunatly ones married to a smashing strong gentle guy the others not been so lucky if your asking questions about what to do then your answering it yourself he is not the one for you but just bide your time at the moment you need as much help as you can get then give him the heave ho because you will not change him . But of caurse thats just my oppinion there are lots of men out there that are caring and make you feel special and put you first and you him thats love . Hope you can get  peace of mind if you have that theres not much else you need realy if your short on chums you know you have loads out there you just havnt met them yet have a look on the web theres loads of social groups for all ages that will welcome you in my case it was just to get out not meet anyone .pluse you dont have to cook it yourself if its i meal ive had some realy bad health issues this year and they came from group brought me fruit cards which was great its like first day at school even at my age but you do meet the ones you get on with you just have to keep going .paul

  • Oh wow, what a selfish waste of space you have for a partner. How on earth is your cancer getting in his way??? Why isn't he already supporting you? What kind of support does his parents think he needs?? 

    Dont be confused love, if he has basic good health then I'm flabbergasted as to why he needs support while your undergoing bc treatments......grrrrrr!!!!

    xxx

  • Hi Autumn being male i 100%agree with Paulus, if that's his attitude dump him he's not going to change or help you in any way.

    You need help and support not being moaned at when your I'll. Good luck with your treatment. Hope you can sort something out soon with your partner and messing his life up. Hah

    It's unbelievable his attitude..

    Billy 

  • Thank you everyone who has replied to my post. It's encouraging to know that there are kind people out there. I started doubting whether I caused my own cancer and thereby inconveniencing my partner and his family. I actually wanted to stop treatment I started feeling so guilty for having cancer. They expect me to support him financially and emotionally as he isn't working, I've had to see us through. He's healthy. Once again thank you so much for your encouraging posts. I really appreciate it. Xx

  • He isn't working? So your supporting him financially and emotionally? All the while having bc treatments.....oh boy....he really isn't a keeper love, he's more of a liability! 

    Can I ask what he brings to the party? The relationship seems one sided.....

    I finished active bc treatment in Dec, how you doing? Xx

  • I think I hold onto him because in my world he's the only one I've got as I don't have any family. It's very one sided yes but its my fault cos i keep giving. What treatment did you have? My treatment is halfway and I'm already tired . Thank you for asking. How are you now that treatment is finished? Xx

  • Your wellcome he sounds a looser to me dont you feel guilty about anything just concentrate on your health .if i had son like that i would sorting him out not supporting him you take care now come back for a chat your always wellcome and one day may come on sharing your experiances with someone who just needs a bit of support .p

  • I know it's difficult but you need to start valuing yourself, your worth so much more than he's offering, which basically is zero. When your treatment is through and you back on an even keel you feel more empowered, bc will be your wake up call....it was certainly mine.

    I had surgery followed by chemo, then rads and herceptin and am now on meds for the foreseeable. I know how tiring treatments are, I just feel sad your partner isn't there for you...

    Im here if you need to chat love xxx

  • Thanks Marlyn. Just reading your post gives me hope. I would have liked to have had support through my traumatic event but I surrounded myself with the wrong people. I had surgery, now radiotherapy. Started my meds. I'm really really scared.

    Thank you for being there xx

  • What meds you on? I'm on hormone inhibitors and bisphosphonates....

    dont be scared.....are there any groups you can join? Do you have a Maggies? Or similar? It really helps to chat to people in the same situation, makes your realise your not alone and your not going mad....xx