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He wants to end IVF and to spend Christmas alone

goldenDog39 November 11th, 2016

My husband just casually said he wants to end the IVF process and that he doesn't want to spend Christmas with my family he would rather be alone. How can I stop this hurting me?

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Helping2findaway November 11th, 2016

@goldenDog39, sounds like what he said is causing you alot of pain, i would feel so hurt also if i was in your shoes.

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SimplyBaroque November 13th, 2016

@goldenDog39 I'm surprised how nonchalantly a lot of the responses have been. IVF is a serious undertaking, and it worries me that he just casually says he wants to end it, without consulting you. And to be alone on an important holiday, without even you? Holidays are time to spend with loved ones.

It's not so much that he feels that way - sometimes we get down in the dumps or confused with life or stressed out, and that makes people say things they may not 100% mean. But to deal with it with such a casual tone makes me concerned. Have you guys considered meeting with a marriage/family therapist?