A few days ago
Anonymous

what should I do if I want to study but my husband doesn’t support me?

what should I do if I want to study but my husband doesn’t support me?

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A few days ago
yidlmama

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Well, it would be nice if you had his support but it is not necessary to be successful! You need to let him know how important that this is to you. Let him know that you are only furthering your education to improve your guys living standard and that you are hoping that he does not feel threatened by it. Alot of men do feel threatened because it is a significant indication that you are becoming more self sufficient and less dependent. Men want to feel needed. Be strong and compassionate when you let him know that you are going to continue whether you have his support or not.
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A few days ago
SouthernBelle
The question is “What are you wanting to study?” Is it studying in general he does not support, or the subject? Are you wanting to go to college?

Think about these things, and ask us again for a little more help.

For now, try to talk with him about the underlying reasons he doesn’t want you to do this. Is it because it will put an extra load on him around the house? Is he being controlling? Or does he think the timing just isn’t right?

If you can’t find the reason, or if the reason isn’t strong enough to stop you, consider counselling. It may be insecurities.

Find out, and ask again! Good luck.

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A few days ago
GEE-GEE
I hate men like that. But if I were you I would stay at school longer and study there. That way you have no distractions.

Ask your husband why he is against it. Even if you just wanted to take a fun class, he should allow you to do it. The best way to beat Alzheimer’s etc., is to use your brain and learn new things.

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A few days ago
melagumu
As long as you can do it without it interfering with your home responsibilities and the time that you should spend with him maybe you should present it in a manner that he will see it won’t take attention away from the most important: him and the kids.

Otherwise you can always buy a book or get it from the library and study on your own.

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A few days ago
Danae
Part of being in love involves supporting each other in other to feel fulfilled in every aspect. If he doesn’t understand that, he’s being selfish and you should not put up with that.
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A few days ago
M
This is your life. I’ve been in that place before. While deciding I heard this saying “Life is not a dress rehearsal.”

I pursued my goals and am happy with my choices and have no resentment towards myself nor towards him. But in my situation he had already went to college. If you go, you won’t regret it, it makes life’s journey more enjoyable and if its more money you want to make, your sure to get that. Best wishes to you

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A few days ago
equal_opposites
Tell him that you don’t understand why he would not want a wife who is bettering her education and potential future earnings.
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