My longtime BF lives with his 87 year old mother. He moved in 5 yrs ago after his father died, he lost his job and mom had stroke. BF is 55 and I'm 45. We live an hour apart. I have good-paying job that I love and house I own. For the most part it's good....we USUALLY see each other once during week and every weekend. However, mom is getting more dependent on her son and he is getting pulled in both directions. I always tell him he will have no regrets and I'll never make him chose....however, she makes him feel guilty when he wants to come see me (i.e.....I'm going to eat supper alone - when will you be back?).
I love his mom very much and we get a long great. She's had a couple strokes and heart problems, but needs to be checked on here and there. She still drives and cooks, etc. Mother wants son to be with her day in and day out - kinda replacing her husband. I'm getting frustrated and lonely. My BF knows that he's given up his life for his mother. Isn't that selfish of mother?? I know she doesn't think right due to several strokes....but still.
I know the saying.....notice how a man treats his mom and he'll treat you the same way. But I'm afraid I can't deal with this situation much longer.
Please help.
my lost income in the last five years can never be replaced. my clothing is worn to rags. these things have zero impact on who i am or more importantly what i think of myself. i spose the girl for me can be found in zimbabwe with a disced lip and a bone thru her nose. hope she can make a good bag of mortar..